Olive leaf extract has been used as a natural remedy for centuries—but what actually makes it so good?
Dubbed ‘The Good Leaf’ and now widely used by those wanting to support their antioxidant intake and support their immune system, olive leaf extract has a long history dating back thousands of years BC.
Olive leaf extract was first used by the ancient Egyptians and considered to be a heavenly power. The ancient Greeks utilised the olive tree for wellness food and ornamental purposes, naming it a symbol of life, while ancient Romans used the olive leaf for addressing a variety of health conditions.
Then, at the beginning of the twentieth century, scientists isolated a powerful compound called Oleuropein, found within the olive leaf. This compound is what gives olives their bitter taste, and the scientists believed it was the key to the tree’s health properties. With this history in mind, Comvita calls on the powers of carefully selected trees that yield the highest levels of Oleuropein to create its own suite of olive leaf extract products, supported by scientific studies.
With myriad ways to add olive leaf extract to your daily routine for wellness support, Comvita has compiled its own seven-part case for its use. The first being that Olive Leaf Extract has the aforementioned long history of use in Western herbal practice to support immune system health, making the cooler months the perfect time to embrace its powers. It has also been shown to help joint and cardiovascular health and cholesterol levels. Western herbal practice has also called on its powers with ills and chills and even as a bitter tonic for gastric health. And as far as quality control is concerned, Comvita Olive Leaf Extract is made only from the freshest leaves picked on their Queensland farm, meaning each and every batch is traceable back to the field it is grown in. They say that prevention is better than cure, so in the spirit of wellness, we’d suggest adding an olive leaf extract formula to your list of autumn and winter non-negotiables.
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