The olive tree is native to the Mediterranean area, where the cultivation is mainly linked to the production of olive oil. The plant has leathery, fusiform, grey-green leaves, between 5-6 cm long and 1-1.5 cm wide. The medicinal use of olive leaves dates back thousands of years when it was used to treat wounds and as a febrifuge. According to traditional use, olive leaves are employed for the treatment of urinary tract disorders and their consumption supports the regular functioning of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism; their consumption also promotes blood circulation and blood pressure regularity.