Organic Olive Leaf, Apple & Mint Herbal Tea100g

Apple* (55%), olive leaf*, mint* (10%), hibiscus flower*, natural apple flavouring, lemongrass*, peppermint* (3.5%), peppermint oil*
*from organic farming

The olive tree has been used by humans for thousands of years: olive oil and olives as food and olive leaves as a natural medicine. The leaves contain a high content of oleuropein, a flavonoid that provides the bitter taste and protects the tree from pests and bacteria, making it so robust and resilient that it can live for over a thousand years. These are the benefits that the olive leaf brings to people:

1. Fights infections: The oleuropein present in olive leaves has been shown to be extremely effective against bacterial and fungal infections, parasites and even helps against viral infections.
    
2. High antioxidant power: The antioxidant effect of oleuropein protects cells against oxidative stress and helps prevent damage caused by free radicals. The antioxidant power of the compounds can be measured in the laboratory, giving it an ORAC value, the value given to olive leaf hydroxytyrosol is now considered the strongest herbal antioxidant.
    
3. Reduces cholesterol and improves cardiovascular health: Oleuropein increases the elasticity of the arteries, which lowers blood pressure, preventing the onset of heart disease. It also increases fat burning and reduces levels of bad cholesterol (LDL). Finally, it helps to stabilise blood sugar levels.
    
4. Anti-inflammatory properties: The flavonoids present in olive leaf promote the excretion of uric acid, having positive effects in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, gout and cystitis.
    
5. Regenerates intestinal flora and improves digestion: The olive leaf infusion eliminates harmful bacteria from the digestive system, allowing the intestinal flora to regenerate. Its anti-inflammatory effect reduces stomach discomfort, improving digestion.