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<pre>Hi all,

As one who deals in aromatic products and essential oils (as well as
olive oil) I'd be interested in knowing the source for any scientific
proof of anti-viral properties of Olive-Leaf extract - or any other
extract. There are many distilled/extracted plant oils that are
antimicrobial but I've yet to see scientific evidence of anti-viral
properties in any of the Great Spirit's plants. Oregano oil, for
example, will knock various strains of strep in hours and kills e-coli
on contact. And we believe it's anti-viral and empirical observation
supports this. There's no shortage of empirical/anedotal support for
anti-viral properties in many natural products, but no scientific
studies that I'm aware of. Please prove me wrong if you have any
sources - it would make me very happy .. ;-) Y'all keep smiling,
Butch http://www.AV-AT.com
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> Not only has it been empirically proved that the olive leaf has anti-viral
> properties but it also has anti-bacterial ones as well. Watch out Golden
> Staph as the olive branch whips down on you! Gives a whole new meaning to
> flagellation - it really may be good for you.
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