What is an Olive Leave?
Olive leaf is the leaf of the olive tree. Although olive oil is well known for its flavor and possible health benefits, the leaf and its extracts remain under preliminary research with unknown effects on human health.
Where Can I Buy Olive Leaves In South Africa?
One Life Health Supermarket
Address: cnr galway and kilkenny Rd, Hennopspark, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 71 374 4910
Dunkeld Fruit And Flowers
Address: 279, 281 Jan Smuts Ave, Gauteng, Randburg, 2196, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 11 341 0101
Tyrone Fruiterers
Address: 56 Tyrone Ave, Parkview, Randburg, 2122, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 pm
Phone: +27 11 646 5429
Pick n Pay Hyper Centurion
Address: Lenchen Avenue Old Pretoria Road, Hyper Centurion, Pretoria, 0157, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 12 621 7000
How long does it take for olive leaf to start working?
The results will vary depending on your health goals, but studies using olive leaf show that it’s effective within 8 weeks.
How long does it take for olive leaf to lower blood pressure?
After 6 weeks, the people who took the olive leaf extract had much lower blood pressure than those who took the placebo.
What is olive leaf used for?
Derived from the olive plant, both olive leaves and the extract have been used to treat infections, inflammation, diabetes, and hypertension. A major component of olive leaf, oleuropein, has been shown to have antioxidant (1) and anti-inflammatory activity.