Common Name
Standardized: olive
Botanical Name
Olea europaea L.
Plant Family: Oleaceae
Overview
The olive is a small evergreen tree native to
Mediterranean regions, but naturalized to climates as varied as those of
Australia, California, and Texas. The well-known green to blue-black
fruit of this tree yields a useful, edible oil. Both the oil and the
dried green-grayish colored leaves are used in herbal recipes.
Parts Used
Dried leaves and leaf fragments.
Typical Preparations
Traditionally used as a tea, sometimes available in tea bags; also used with great success in extracts and capsules.
Precautions
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a
qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products,
particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
