Organic Olive Oil, 200 capsules

Take 3 to 4 capsules daily with a large glass of water during meals. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This food supplement should not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

- Certified Organic Product
- Certified Organic Agriculture (AB certified)
- Origin of raw materials: Spain
- Country of manufacture: France

Organic olive powder*: leaves – Olea europaea, vegetable capsule (HPMC). *From organic farming

Organic olive oil*.....700 mg

The History of Olives – An Ancient Tree of Health, Peace & Longevity

Origins in the Mediterranean

The olive tree (Olea europaea) has been cultivated for at least 6,000–7,000 years, with its earliest traces found in the eastern Mediterranean, particularly in present-day Greece, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Cyprus.

It quickly became central to life in the region:
– a source of food
– a natural remedy
– a form of wealth
– a sacred symbol

Its strength and resilience made it a treasured plant in early civilizations.

The Olive in Ancient Greece

In Greek culture, the olive tree was considered a sacred gift.
According to myth, the goddess Athena offered the city of Athens an olive tree, and the people chose her gift over Poseidon’s. This is why the olive branch became a symbol of wisdom and peace.

Olive oil and olive leaves were used for:
– daily nourishment
– skin and hair care
– religious ceremonies
– medicinal preparations
– athletic rituals (Greek athletes coated their bodies with olive oil)

Hippocrates, often referred to as the father of medicine, called olive leaf preparations “therapia panacea” - a remedy of many uses.

The Olive in Ancient Egypt

Egyptians used olive oil for:
– herbal infusions
– purification rituals
– skincare and beauty treatments

Olive leaves were used in healing recipes, especially for cleansing, purification, and supporting the body’s natural defenses.

Olive branches were also laid in tombs as symbols of passage, protection, and eternal life.

The Olive in Rome

Romans expanded olive cultivation across Europe. Olive oil became essential for:
– cooking
– lighting lamps
– cosmetics
– body care
– early medicinal preparations

It was so valuable that olive oil was used as a form of payment and taxation.

Roman soldiers were often given olive leaf infusions to support their endurance and general vitality during campaigns.

Olive Leaf in Traditional Medicine

Across Mediterranean folk traditions, olive leaf infusions and macerations were used for centuries to support:
– circulation
– digestion
– general immunity
– purification during seasonal transitions

The leaf, rather than the fruit, was the plant part most often used in traditional herbal remedies.

A Modern Revival

Today, olive leaf is appreciated worldwide for its combination of tradition and modern research. It is valued for its natural plant compounds, gentle purification support, and overall contribution to daily wellness.

Keep out of reach of children. Store away from heat and moisture.

200 capsules