| Scientific name | Olea europaea |
| Appearance | Evergreen tree, gnarled trunk, elongated and leathery leaves, dark green on top and silver underneath, small white flowers in discreet clusters |
| Smell | Herbaceous, slightly astringent, more pronounced in infusion or after drying |
| Color | Gray-green (leaves), creamy white (flowers) |
| Used parts | Dried leaves, sometimes fresh |
| Origins | Mediterranean Basin, Western Asia |
| Toxicity level | Low (moderate use recommended in case of antihypertensive or hypoglycemic treatment) |






















































































































































































































