Olive leaf extract is a substance extracted from olive leaves. Unprocessed leaves contain powerful antioxidant compounds such as oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol and other polyphenols and flavonoids. These active ingredients provide bitter and pungent taste of olive leaves.

Olive leaf extract is no less beneficial than olive oil. In fact, this extract is known to have been used for therapeutic purposes before 1000 BC. At that time, it was used to make a variety of different foods, especially in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Data show that few people in these areas have heart disease when their diet contains olive leaves.

Scientists have shown that olive leaf extract has many benefits. Because of the existence of antioxidants, this plant essence helps protect against free radicals that cause damage to human cells and tissues. Therefore, it can repair the damaged cells. Olive leaf extracts help with the treatment of bacterial infections from a commercial point of view. These extracts can be consumed in different forms, such as powders, concentrates or capsules. However, it should be remembered that when choosing olive leaf extract, it must be purchased from reputable businesses to ensure the maximum benefits.

Antibacterial properties

The latest discovery about the efficacy of this plant leaf extract is that it has the ability to resist microorganisms. This is due to the presence of calcium enoate, which has strong anti-bacterial and antiviral effects and can prevent bacteria and viruses from further spreading diseases.

Therapeutic use

Olive leaf extract can treat diseases caused by pathogens including cold, influenza, herpes, herpes zoster, meningitis, tuberculosis, urinary tract infection, malaria, blood poisoning and surgical site infection. Doctors also believe it helps lower blood pressure and promote blood circulation. In addition, it also reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.

Scope of application

Pharmaceutical industry - used to manufacture new drugs for the treatment of diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoa, parasites and blood sucking worms, and for the treatment of colds.

Health food industry - in Europe and the United States and other countries, olive leaf extract is mainly used as a dietary supplement to regulate immunity.

Skin care industry - high content of oleuropein is mainly used in skin care products, which can protect skin cells from UV damage, effectively maintain skin tenderness and elasticity, and achieve the effect of skin care and rejuvenation. The high content of oleuropein 80% is specially designed for skin care products. With high active ingredients and light color, it is very suitable for cosmetics formula design