Native to the Mediterranean, Olea europaea is a small evergreen tree and member of the Oleaceae family, which is cultivated around the globe. The olive tree has been a source of food while being revered as a symbol of peace and purity for millennia. Bitter and astringent, olive leaf is employed in traditional herbal practices for its wellness-promoting qualities. Typical preparations of olive leaves include use as a tonic herb, tincture, and infusion as olive leaf tea.