Constituents: oleuropein

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  • Chionanthus virginicus

    Botanical Overview Chionanthus virginicus, commonly known as Fringe tree, Grancy graybeard, Old man’s beard, and Virginian fringetree, belongs to the Oleaceae family. The plant is native to the Eastern and Southeastern United States. The bark, root, and leaf are traditionally used parts in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature,…


  • Olea europaea (folia)

    Botanical Overview Olea europaea (folia), commonly known as Olive leaf, belongs to the Oleaceae family. The leaves are the part used medicinally and the plant is native to the Mediterranean region. Olive leaf has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine. Energetics Olive leaf is considered cooling and drying in nature. Its taste…


  • Forsythia suspensa

    Botanical Overview Forsythia suspensa belongs to the Oleaceae family and is commonly known as Weeping Forsythia or simply Forsythia. Native to East Asia, especially China, it is valued in traditional herbal medicine mainly for its fruit, flower, and twigs. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in energetic nature, with a bitter and pungent…