Key indications
Olive may suit you if you recognise several of these:
- Utterly drained in body and mind
- Everything is an effort; no reserves left
- Fatigue after a long illness, ordeal or overwork
- Loss of interest simply because you are so tired
The positive potential
Taken over time, Olive helps you move from complete exhaustion after a long effort or illness toward restored strength, energy and interest. Flower remedies work gently and gradually; most people notice the shift within a few weeks of consistent use.
How to take Olive
- From a treatment bottle: add 2 drops of the remedy (4 drops for Rescue Remedy) to a 30 ml dropper bottle of water and take 4 drops from it at least 4 times a day.
- Directly: 2 drops on the tongue or in a glass of water, sipped through the day.
- Globules: 3–4 medicated globules under the tongue, 3–4 times a day.
- There is no fixed course length — continue until the feeling has settled, then stop. Flower remedies are non-habit-forming and safe alongside other medicines.
This is general guidance. For a remedy picture matched to your situation, book a consultation with one of our practitioners.
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Shop all insufficient interest in the present remedies →Frequently asked questions about Olive
- What is Olive used for?
- Olive is the Bach flower remedy for complete exhaustion after a long effort or illness. It belongs to Dr. Edward Bach's "Insufficient interest in the present" group and supports a shift toward restored strength, energy and interest. It is chosen according to how you feel rather than any physical symptom.
- How do I take Olive?
- Add 2 drops of Olive to a 30 ml dropper bottle of water and take 4 drops from it at least 4 times a day. You can also take 2 drops directly on the tongue, or 3-4 medicated globules under the tongue 3-4 times a day. There is no age restriction and no dietary restriction.
- How long does Olive take to work?
- Most people notice a shift within a few weeks of consistent use. Acute states can settle within days, while long-standing patterns are usually worked with over several weeks or months. There is no fixed course length — continue until the feeling has settled, then stop.
- Can Olive be taken with other remedies or medicines?
- Yes. Olive can be combined with other flower remedies — practitioners commonly use six or seven together — and it is non-habit-forming and safe alongside prescribed medicines. Flower remedies are a complementary practice and do not replace medical treatment.
