Olive
olea europaea
Oleaceae



PARTS USED
leaves and oil

HABITAT AND CULTIVATION
Olive trees grow wild
in the Mediterranean region and are cultivated
in Mediterranean countries and in regions
with a similar climate in the Americas.
Leaves may be gathered throughout the year,
the fruit in late summer.
Leaves of wild trees are believed to contain
a higher concentration of active principles.

RESEARCH

CONDITIONS
CONSTITUENTS
OIL