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olive leaf — Definition

Zeytin yaprağı / olive leaf
Olive tree (Olea europaea) is a herbal drug, traditionally used due to antihypertensive, antidiabetic and antimicrobial properties. Become drinking affects oxidative stress reduction and immune system thanks to polyphenolic compounds such as europein and hydroxytirosol. In clinical studies, olive leaf extract was reported to have a potential to lower blood pressure in mild-middle hypertension and balance blood sugar. However, it is recommended to use under medical supervision, since standard dosage and long-term safety data are limited.
Turkish
🇹🇷 Zeytin yaprağı
English
🇬🇧 olive leaf
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❓ What is Zeytin yaprağı?
Zeytin yaprağı; olive tree (Olea europaea) is a herbal drug, traditionally used due to antihypertensive, antidiabetic and antimicrobial properties. Become drinking affects oxidative stress reduction and immune system thanks to polyphenolic compounds such as europein and hydroxytirosol. In clinical studies, olive leaf extract was reported to have a potential to lower blood pressure in mild-middle hypertension and balance blood sugar. However, it is recommended to use under medical supervision, since standard dosage and long-term safety data are limited.
❓ What is olive leaf in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "olive leaf" is Zeytin yaprağı.
❓ Which medical field is Zeytin yaprağı related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.