Hojas de Olivo

Is traditionally used for hypertension, cardiac problems, bacterial infections, gout, fungi infections, and diabetes, to reduce high cholesterol, uric acid, circulatory problems, and gall bladder stones. Externally it is used for stretch marks. Olive leave tea is also used for throat irritation, cough, fever, cystitis, gout. Use 2 teaspoons of dry leaves in 1 cup of water, let it rest for 30 minutes, drink up to 4 cups a day.