Greek Natural Olive Leaves Loose Herb Tea (Dried) 25gr-2kg Olea Europaea Greece is full of olive groves. The Olive Tree, “the tree that feeds the children” according to Sophocles, is the protagonist of the Greek nature and history as olive oil is the protagonist of the Greek diet. The indigenous olive tree (wild olive tree) first appeared in the eastern Mediterranean but it was in Greece that it was first cultivated. Since then, the presence of the olive tree in the Greek region has been uninterrupted and closely connected with the traditions and the culture of the Greek people. Olive oil, as it is testified by the fossilised olive trees which are 50,000-60,000 thousand years old and were found in the volcanic rocks of Santorini, has always been a distinctive element of the country. Its systematic cultivation started in the pre-historic times: the Stone and Bronze Age. Olive leaf extract Olive leaf extract is a natural source of wellness with therapeutic properties that are: gastroprotective (protects digestive system)neuroprotective (protects central nervous system)antimicrobial (inhibits microorganism growth)anti-inflammatory (reduces risk of inflammation)antinociceptive (reduces pain stimuli)antioxidant (prevents oxidation or cell damage)These properties mean that olive leaf extract may help with weight loss, heart health, and herpes breakouts. Read on to learn how olive leaf extract can benefit you, dosage information, and more. Olive tea – 15-20 dried leaves of olive- 200-300 dl of water Boil the water and add the olive leaves to it. Cook for another 2 or 3 minutes. After that, we remove the bowl from the fire and let it stand for about 10 minutes.We fly the olive leaves then. You can drink tea, hot or cold.Add a little honey and / or lemon if you want to improve its flavor. To feel the effects of tea, you need to consume it on a daily basis. The contents of this website do not constitute and cannot be construed as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or indication. All information is provided to readers by health professionals, for informational purposes only. There is no intention for this content to replace personalized medical advice, diagnosis, prognosis or treatment.