Olive Leaf Benefits for Cardiovascular Health & Brain Function. The olive leaf was first used medicinally in Ancient Egypt, and it was a symbol of heavenly power. Studies have found that oleuropein, which is a polyphenol, is a potent antioxidant that lowers blood pressure naturally and prevents cardiovascular disease.

Olive leaf comes many forms:

Olive leaf liquid extract

Olive leaf extract is available in capsules, containing 20 mg of oleuropein per capsule.

Olive leaf tea: for tea steep 1 tsp of dried leaves in a cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain; you may drink three cups a day.

Dosages:

Adult Health Maintenance: 25mg per day divided into 1-2 doses Disease Prevention: 75mg per day divided into 3 doses Acute Illness: 180mg per day divided into 3-5 doses

12yrs-adult Health Maintenance: 12.5mg per day divided into 1-2 doses Disease Prevention: 38mg per day divided into 3 doses Acute Illness: 90mg per day divided into 3-5 doses

6-12yrs Health Maintenance: 7mg per day divided into 1-2 doses Disease Prevention: 18mg per day divided into 3 doses Acute Illness: 40mg per day divided into 3-5 doses

2-6yrs Health Maintenance: 5mg per day divided into 1-2 doses Prevention: 12mg per day divided into 3 doses Acute: 25mg per day divided into 5 doses

Under 2 years

Consult your health care professional.

Precautions:

Take olive leaf extracts or tea with food to avoid stomach irritation. Olive leaf extracts can interact with prescription medications, and may increase the effects of blood thinners. Consult your doctor before using olive leaf extracts. Don't use olive leaf extracts if you are pregnant or breast feeding.