Botanical characteristics
- Latin name: Olea europaea L.
- Botanical family: Olea europaea L.
- Part used: young shoots
Properties
- Hypolipidaemic, hypoglycaemic
- Blood thinner, antisclerotic, vasculoprotector
- Hypotensive
Indications
Cardiac system
Digestive system
Metabolic system
Nervous system
- Neuralgia
- Neurosis
- Memory problems
Blood and lymphatic system
How to use
Adults and adolescents
- Take 5 to 15 drops daily in a glass of water, 15 minutes before meals, for 3 weeks.
- Start with 5 drops and increase as you progress.
Children over 3 years old
- 1 drop per day per 10 kg (body weight).
- Start with 1 drop and gradually increase.
Precautionary measures
Olive Bud Macerate is a herbal food supplement.
It is not a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.
It is important to keep it out of the reach of children and not to exceed the recommended daily dose.
The dose should be adjusted for young children.
Olive bud macerate is authorised for use by the whole family, except children under 3 years of age and pregnant women.
Seek medical advice if taking anticoagulants.
Store away from light and heat.
Synergistic uses
Olive can be used with macerates of Rosemary or Juniper, both liver stimulants, to promote lipid metabolism.
The olive tree is hypotensive and can be combined with macerated Hawthorn buds, a great cardiac regulator, and macerated Linden buds for their sedative action.
Olive Bud Macerate is often combined with Oak Bud Macerate or Sequoia, intellectual tonics, and Alder to improve cerebral circulation.