Herb
Olive Leaf
The leaf of the olive tree, taken as tea or extract, traditionally used to support immunity and healthy blood pressure.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 82/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Olive leaves come from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil. They contain oleuropein, a bitter compound long studied for its traditional use in Mediterranean folk medicine.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Traditionally used to support the immune system
- May help support blood pressure already in the normal range
- May help support healthy blood sugar levels
- Rich in antioxidant plant compounds
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup brewed tea (240ml) · about 2 calories
- Oleuropein (polyphenol)
- Antioxidant polyphenols
- Negligible macronutrients
Source: Nutrition estimate (per typical serving)
🥄 How to use it
Steep 1 teaspoon of dried olive leaf in hot water for 10 minutes for a teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, or take an olive leaf extract per the label; it works gradually.
How much: As teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, 1 teaspoon dried leaf per cup; or extract per the label.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Olive leaf — from the same ancient tree that gives us olives and oil — contains oleuropein, a compound studied for supporting the immune systemYour body's built-in defense team that fights off germs and helps you heal. More → against bugs and gently helping lower blood pressure. It's taken as a slightly bitter teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → or a standardized extract.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- May lower blood pressure and blood sugar — use caution with related medications.
- Generally gentle; can cause mild digestive upset in some.
- Avoid large medicinal doses in pregnancy; check with a doctor if on medication.
📚 What others say
- A traditional Mediterranean immune-and-heart support
- Studied for blood pressure and antimicrobial action
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