Standardization: 5% Oleuropein
Botanical Name: Olea europaea
Plant Part Used: Leaves
Constituent: Oleuropein, rutin, apigenin, luteolin, calcium elenolate, iridoids
Description: Olive leaf has been used for thousands of years by Egyptian and Mediterranean cultures for a wide variety of health problems. Britons returning from tropical colonies were often given tinctures to treat sicknesses that they brought back with them.
Common Uses: Olive leaf extract has anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties and has been used to fight colds and flu, yeast, viral infections and shingles. It contains nearly 100 phytochemicals and essential nutrients and is used in skin care preparations to clear acne, blemishes and soothe dry, stressed skin. Olive leaf extract is also noted for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and can be used in preparations for anti-aging products, soaps, creams, lotions, facial products and tinctures.
Usage: Tincture (2.5 g per 100 ml)
Solubility: Good solubility in hydro-alcoholic solutions.
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Submited By: Julie from Whitehall, Pennsylvania on 04/06/2009 Rating:
I am very happy with my purchase of this extract. I've used it in combination with other extracts and clays as a facial mask and am so happy with the results! I believe this extract, in addition to the other ingredients, has helped improve the health, look and feel of my skin! I will be back for more of this extract!
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