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Olive Leaf Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Kroeger Herb Products Co.

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Olive Leaf is a dietary supplement by Kroeger Herb Products Co. with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, high blood pressure, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Yarrow. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Olive Leaf by Kroeger Herb Products Co.

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (700 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: olive and yarrow, delivered in vegetarian capsules. Olive leaf is the primary ingredient here, and yarrow rounds out the blend.

Both are herbal extracts — more concentrated than you'd get from food alone.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: maintains a healthy immune system.
  • We looked for evidence on: Exercise-induced respiratory infections, Influenza, Tonsillitis, Common cold, Upper respiratory infection, Immune function.
  • The closest evidence on file: Yarrow is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Tonsillitis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Olive is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Exercise-induced respiratory infections, Influenza.

The evidence for what this product can do isn't established in the data we hold. Olive has been studied for osteoporosis, indigestion, exercise-related respiratory infections, shingles, flu, and osteoarthritis, but the evidence for each is rated insufficient.

Yarrow similarly shows insufficient reliable evidence for wound healing, eczema, menstrual pain, yeast infection, and sore throat. If you're considering it for a specific reason, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current research supports its use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Olive Yarrow

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Olive fruit and oil as foods are very safe, but concentrated supplements like this one are less well studied — check with your doctor before using if you have concerns. Yarrow is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, though headache and stomach discomfort have been reported with olive leaf, and a small number of people reported skin problems.

Yarrow should be avoided during pregnancy (the safety data advise against it) and while breastfeeding (not enough data to know either way). Topically, yarrow can cause allergic skin reactions in sensitive people.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Olive Yarrow

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Yarrow.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 1 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take lithium, clear this product with your doctor or pharmacist first — yarrow in the blend may raise your lithium levels and need a dose adjustment. For any other prescription medications you take, use the search tool on this page to verify there are no other interactions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is an herbal blend without strong evidence behind it yet. If you take lithium, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — yarrow could affect your lithium levels.

Pregnant or breastfeeding folks should also talk it over with their healthcare provider first, since yarrow carries safety concerns in those situations.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Olive Leaf, straight from the product label.

Brand Kroeger Herb Products Co.
Barcode (UPC) 696916100240
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 282506
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Olive Leaf by Kroeger Herb Products Co., sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
25
UPC/BARCODE
696916100240
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend700 mg--
Total Carbohydrate1 Gram(s)1%
Olive0 NP--
Yarrow0 NP--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Source Capsules

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Label statements
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Precautions

Do not purchase if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Maintains a healthy immune system

Contains no: Yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, rice or preservatives.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: 2 capsules 2 times daily after meals.

General Statements

A 25 day supply.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Olive Leaf by Kroeger Herb Products Co. label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Olive Leaf by Kroeger Herb Products Co.

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container25 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Blend

700 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Source Capsules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Olive Leaf by Kroeger Herb Products Co. Drug Interactions

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1Drugs
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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Yarrow 1

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Olive Leaf with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Yarrow1 drug type · 1 drug

Lithium

Theoretically, taking yarrow with lithium might increase the levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Animal research shows that yarrow has diuretic activity. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, yarrow might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Olive Leaf, from the product label.

Kroeger Herb Products Co.

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Name
Kroeger Herb Products Co., Inc.
Street Address
1500 Kansas Avenue, Unit 4F
City
Longmont
State
CO
ZipCode
80501
Phone Number
303-443-0261
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Olive Leaf by Kroeger Herb Products Co.: Common Questions

Does Olive Leaf by Kroeger Herb Products Co. interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Olive Leaf has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Olive Leaf contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
No — yarrow in this blend is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy because it may affect your uterus. Don't use it while pregnant. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for alternatives if you're looking for herbal support.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
There isn't enough data to know either way about yarrow while breastfeeding. Since safety information is limited, it's best to skip it or talk with your doctor or pharmacist first to weigh the pros and cons in your situation.
What are the most common side effects?
Olive leaf is generally well tolerated, though some people report headache or stomach discomfort. Yarrow is well tolerated when swallowed, but topically it can cause allergic skin reactions in sensitive people.
Does this actually work for anything?
The research data we have rates both ingredients as insufficient — meaning evidence hasn't been established yet for the conditions studied (shingles, flu, osteoarthritis, wound healing, and others). If you're considering it for a specific health goal, your doctor or pharmacist can tell you whether the current science supports it.
Why does it say to avoid concentrated supplements if olives and olive oil are safe foods?
Olives and olive oil as everyday foods are very safe because you're getting them in smaller amounts over time. Concentrated supplements like this one deliver much higher doses in a short span, and those higher doses haven't been studied as thoroughly — so the safety profile is less clear.
What's the proprietary blend, and what's in it?
A proprietary blend is a mix of ingredients listed as a single line on the label rather than separately — it protects the maker's formula. The individual components of this one are olive and yarrow, both listed separately in the facts so you know what you're getting.

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Sources & How We Checked

Olive Leaf's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 10 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Olive 2 references
  1. Liccardi G, D'Amato M, D'Amato G. Oleaceae pollinosis: a review. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1996;111:210-7. PubMed
  2. Somerville V, Moore R, Braakhuis A. The effect of olive leaf extract on upper respiratory illness in high school athletes: A randomised control trial. Nutrients. 2019;11(2). pii: E358. PubMed

See these in context on the Olive monograph →

Yarrow 8 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Uter, W., Nohle, M., Randerath, B., and Schwanitz, H. J. Occupational contact urticaria and late-phase bronchial asthma caused by compositae pollen in a florist. Am J Contact Dermat. 2001;12(3):182-184. DOI
  3. Schempp, C. M., Schopf, E., and Simon, J. C. [Plant-induced toxic and allergic dermatitis (phytodermatitis)]. Hautarzt 2002;53(2):93-97.
  4. Jovanovic, M., Poljacki, M., Duran, V., Vujanovic, L., Sente, R., and Stojanovic, S. Contact allergy to Compositae plants in patients with atopic dermatitis. Med Pregl. 2004;57(5-6):209-218. PubMed
  5. Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. Safety assessment of Achillea millefolium as used in cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2016;35(3 suppl):5S-15S.
  6. Zakeri S, Esmaeilzadeh S, Gorji N, Memariani Z, Moeini R, Bijani A. The effect of Achillea millefolium L. on vulvovaginal candidiasis compared with clotrimazole: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med. 2020;52:102483. PubMed
  7. de Souza P, Crestani S, da Silva Rde C, et al. Involvement of bradykinin and prostaglandins in the diuretic effects of Achillea millefolium L. (Asteraceae). J Ethnopharmacol. 2013 Aug 26;149(1):157-61. PubMed
  8. Miranzadeh S, Adib-Hajbaghery M, Soleymanpoor L, Ehsani M. Effect of adding the herb Achillea millefolium on mouthwash on chemotherapy induced oral mucositis in cancer patients: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2015;19(3):207- PubMed

See these in context on the Yarrow monograph →

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