Fresh Olive Leaves
The Olive, known by the botanical name Olea europaea, meaning "European olive", is a species of small tree in the family Oleaceae, found in the Mediterranean Basin from Portugal to the Levant, the Arabian Peninsula, and southern Asia as far east as China, as well as the Canary Islands and Réunion.
Olives are too bitter to be eaten right off the tree and must be cured to reduce their intrinsic bitterness. Processing methods vary with the olive variety, region.
It is the leaf of the olive tree, called Olea europaea.
Olive leaves have been used in the human diet as an extract, an herbal tea and a powder. Olive leaf tea may be the solution for you, if you are seeking an alternative to green tea without the caffeine and with the increased health benefits.
Preliminary studies suggest that olive leaf may have several health benefits. These include lowering blood pressure, improving cholesterol levels, and reducing the risk of weight gain and type 2 diabetes.