Olive leaf extract helps halt viral lifecycle

摘要

Pharmactive has launched its non-GMO olive leaf extract (Olea europaea L) marketed under the brand Isenolic®, and grown under fully controlled conditions in the Mediterranean. The extract is standardized to ＞4% elenolic acid by HPLC. Elenolic acid has been heralded by scientific studies for its positive effect helping to prevent viral seasonal infections and promote immune health. Olive is the first botanical species mentioned in The Bible:" The fruit will be for food and the leaf for medicine (Ezekiel 47:12). The use of olive leaves for medicinal purposes dates back to ancient Egypt, where they were considered a divine symbol as well as a popular remedy to combat fever. Similarly, Creek culture also used it to lower fever. Today, the olive leaf is attracting attention for its myriad functional benefits for the immune and cardiovascular systems.