Botanical Index No. 750

Olive Leaf

olea europaea

Medicinal Actions

ACE Inhibitor, Antiarrhythmic, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antipyretic, Antisclerotic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cholagogue, Depurative, Diuretic, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Hypouricemic, Molluscicide, Myorelaxant, Nephrotonic, Tonic, Colic

Primary Conditions Treated

Collyrium Pectoral Vasodilator Arrhythmia Atherosclerosis Bacteria Cancer breast gum Cardiopathy Condyloma Corn Cramp Cystosis Diabetes Diarrhea Diphtheria Fever Gingivosis Gout Headache Hepatosis High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Hyperglycemia Hypertonia Malaria Mastosis Ophthalmia Rheumatism Schistosomiasis Scrofula Sore Throat UTI VD Wart Wound

General Dosage

7–8 g dry leaf in 150 ml water, 3–4 ×/day; wineglass-full strong leaf decoction every 3 hours for malaria; 2 tsp leaf in hot water, steep 30 min. 7–8 g dry leaf in 150 ml water, 3–4 ×/day; wineglass-full strong leaf decoction every 3 hours for malaria; 2 tsp leaf in hot water, steep 30 min.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. None known at proper dosage. LD50 = 1300 mg/lg ipr mouse; >3000 mg/kg orl mouse.

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