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  • noun organic chemistry A complex glycoside, found in the leaves of olive and privet, that may have a beneficial effect on the immune system

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  • Olive leaf contains a compound called oleuropein acid, a natural microbe buster, which is effective against numerous viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Olive leaf contains a compound called oleuropein acid, a natural microbe buster, which is effective against numerous viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Olive leaf contains a compound called oleuropein acid, a natural microbe buster, which is effective against numerous viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Olive leaf contains a compound called oleuropein acid, a natural microbe buster, which is effective against numerous viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, such as oleuropein, which help prevent LDL or bad cholesterol from clogging your arteries.

    MyLinkVault Newest Links 2009

  • Pure salt leaches out most of the water in the olives, which also has the effect of leaching out the oleuropein.

    Carbonnade 2006

  • The purpose of the cure is to leach out the oleuropein -- an extremely bitter water-soluble chemical.

    Carbonnade 2006

  • Pure salt leaches out most of the water in the olives, which also has the effect of leaching out the oleuropein.

    Curing Olives 2006

  • The purpose of the cure is to leach out the oleuropein -- an extremely bitter water-soluble chemical.

    Curing Olives 2006

  • Olives Fresh olives are practically inedible thanks to their ample endowment of a bitter phenolic substance, oleuropein, and its relatives.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

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