Also known asOlea europaea, Italian Olive, and Olive.IntroductionThe olive is a small evergreen tree native to Mediterranean regions, but naturalized to climates as varied as those of Australia, California, and Texas. The well-known green to blue-black fruit of this tree yields a useful, edible oil. Both the oil and the dried green-grayish colored leaves are used in herbal medicine.ConstituentsApigenin, choline, cinchonine, luteolin, mannitol, olivin, tannins.Parts UsedDried leaves and leaf fragments.Typical PreparationsTraditionally used as a tea, sometimes available in tea bags; also used with great success in extracts and capsules.PrecautionsOlive leaf tea should be taken with meals. Safety of the herb during pregnancy has not been established.For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.Your browser does not support JavaScript.To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser.