What are the benefits of olive leaf tea?

Answer by  blrVoice (1054)

Like olive oil, olive tea, made from its leaves, is very good for your health. It is a very good remedy against colds and flu. Furthermore olive leaf tea helps to reduce your cholesterol and blood pressure. Research even claims, that it can lower the risk of cancer

Answer by  Jackie20 (83)

Olive leaf tea has many benefits because of its strong antibiotic, anti-fungal and antiviral properties. It can be used to combat colds, flus, viruses,bacteria, shingles and it increases energy. Olive leaf has also been know to lower blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol.Scientific evidence has shown that it is also high in antioxidants.

Answer by  Thiacin (41)

The active ingredient in the tea, Oleuropein, is believed to be a potent stimulant and aid in fighting infection. In the olive plant, the compound serves as an antibacterial and antifungal, and it is thought to provide similar effects in humans.

Answer by  DrYasmin (178)

It acts as a antibiotic,antiviral, antibacterial,anti -oxidant,antifungal properties.It destroys only the bad bacteria & protects the good.It has shown effects in lowering blood sugar, blood pressure & cholesterol. so its very good.