Olive Leaf Extract

What is Olive Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract is a substance extracted from the leaves of olive trees. Its active ingredients of it contain powerful antioxidant compounds such as oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, and other polyphenols and flavonoids. In some countries, olive leaf extract is primarily used as a dietary supplement to regulate immunity. The function of olive leaf extract also makes it widely used in health care products and cosmetics. In addition, the high content of olive leaf extract is mainly used in skin care products to protect skin cells from UV rays and maintain skin softness and elasticity.

A colonel in the French Army, Itian Pallas, MD, analyzed the composition of the leaves and isolated from them a crystallizable substance he named strychnine, a class of bitter substances he believed to have powerful antipyretic properties. This is also considered to be the beginning of modern research on olive leaf extract. Olive leaf extract is a broad-spectrum antibacterial ingredient for oral administration. The most active substance identified in olive leaf was oleuropein, a class of bitter monophylloid saponins classified as secoiridoids. Oleuropein and its hydrolyzate are uniquely important for the antibacterial function of olive leaves.

Physical & Chemical

Microbiological

History background

A symbol of peace, stability, and abundance, the olive tree has provided food and shelter to humans since the beginning of human history. It is generally thought to have originated on the Mediterranean coast more than 5,000 years ago and was first brought to the United States in the 15th century. There are indications that drinking tea from olive leaves has been traditionally used in the Middle East for centuries to treat ailments such as coughs, sore throats, cystitis, and fever. Additionally, olive leaf ointment is used to treat boils, rashes, warts, and other skin ailments. It wasn't until the early 1700s that the olive leaf began to gain the attention of the medical establishment.

Function

1. The effect of Nutraonly olive leaf extract is to protect against microbes. This is because the active ingredients it contains have strong antibacterial and antiviral effects, which can prevent bacteria and viruses from further spreading the disease.

2. Olive leaf extract can treat colds, and flu, which also helps to lower blood pressure and promote blood circulation. In addition, olive leaf extract ingredients also have the effect of reducing bad cholesterol.

3. Olive leaf extract has the function of preventing and treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Application

1. Medicine

It is used to manufacture new medicines for diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoa, parasites, and blood-sucking worms, and new medicines for colds.

2. Health food

In countries such as Europe and the United States, the olive leaf extract is mainly used as a dietary supplement to regulate immunity.

3. Skin care products

The high content of oleuropein is mainly used in skin care products, which can protect skin cells from ultraviolet rays, effectively maintain skin tenderness and elasticity, and achieve the effect of helping and rejuvenating the skin. Micro herbs high-content oleuropein 80% is specially designed for skin care products. It has highly active ingredients and light color, which is very suitable for cosmetic formula design.

Certificate

Packing & Storage

Hot Tags: olive leaf extract, suppliers, manufacturers, factory, wholesale, bulk, pure, organic, quotation, price, buy