Evidence from fossils has indicated that the olive tree’s origins were around 20-40 million years ago in a region of what is now Italy, in the eastern Mediterranean basin. It’s believed that the plant was first cultivated around 7,000 years ago in this region, with traces of it being found on written tablets and in wood fragments from ancient tombs. Egyptians, who regarded it as a symbol of ‘heavenly power’. It became a staple of Ancient Greek herbal medicine, as the effects of the leaves became more apparent, it was even used to generally cleanse the hair and body ‘as a matter of good health’.
The NE Olive Leaf Cellular Extract delivers the natural molecules this botanical species can offer in a water-soluble format, with the stand out phyto-compound ‘oleuropein’. We think it is a standout to trial in premature aging, skin condition and antioxidant treatments. It’s profile identifies amino and organic acids, lignan, phenolics and flavonoid glycosides to power your products naturally.