India, March 31 -- Spanish firm Pharmactive launches its non-GMO olive leaf extract (Olea europaea L) marketed under the brand Isenolic (R) , and grown under fully controlled conditions in the Mediterranean. The extract is standardized to approx 4% elenolic acid by HPLC. Elenolic acid has been heralded by scientific studies for its positive effect helping to prevent viral seasonal infections and promote immune health.

Olive is the first botanical species mentioned in The Bible: "The fruit will be for food and the leaf for medicine" (Ezekiel 47:12). The use of olive leaves for medicinal purposes dates back to ancient Egypt, where they were considered a divine symbol as well as a popular remedy to combat fever. Similarly, Greek culture als...