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Information About The Herb Olive Tree
Botanical Name: Olea europaea
Plant Family: Oleaceae
Common Names: Olea oleaster, Olea lancifolia, Olea gallica, Olivier
Origin: Native to Asia Minor and Syria, but cultivated in Mediterranean countries and also Chile, Peru and South Australia
History: Olive Leaf was first used medicinally in Egypt and also used for mummification of kings
Tradition:
- represented peace and happiness
- wood was carved into statues of Gods
- in ancient Egyptian culture was a symbol of heavenly power
- wreaths crowned the victors in ancient Olympic Games
- was burnt in sacred lamps at temples
- was the symbol of goodness and purity
Contains:
Bark
- Gum-resin
- benzoic acid
- olivile
Leaves
- mannite
- oleuropein
- oleuropeoside
Oil
- arachidic esters
- free Oleic Acid
- Oleum olivae
Unripe Fruit
- mannite
Dosage:
Recommended dosage is as follows:
- 25-50mL per week of 1:2 olive leaf fluid extract
Medicinal Parts Used: Oil of the fruit, leaves, bark
Olive Leaf is used for:
Blood Conditions
- stabilizes blood sugar levels
Bacterial, Fungal, Viral or Parasitic Conditions
Eradicates parasites including:
- giardia
- intestinal worms
- malaria forming protozoa
- microscopic protozoa
- pinworms
- rectal worms (Oil)
- ringworm
- roundworm
- tapeworms
Helps inhibit and prevent infection by viruses and retroviruses:
- chicken pox
- cold sores
- genital herpes
- genital warts
- herpes Type 1
- HIV virus
- improves symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and related conditions
- lupus
- meningitis (viral)
- mononucleosis
- shingles
- warts
Helps inhibit and prevent infection by bacteria:
- anthrax
- chlamydia
- gastric ulcers caused by H. pylori
- gonorrhea
- meningitis (bacterial)
- salmonella
- staphylococcal food poisoning
- syphilis
- toxic shock syndrome
- trichonomas
- urinary tract infections
- vaginitis
Helps inhibit and prevent infection by fungi, yeasts and moulds:
- chronic toenail fungus infection
- eradicates candidiasis (Candida) and other yeast conditions
- vaginitis
Olive is also used for:
Brain and Nervous Conditions
- nervous tension
Cardiovascular Conditions
- boosts energy levels
- barium chloride and calcium induced arrhythmia
- enhances the elasticity of arteries
- healthy dilatory action in coronary arteries
- improves blood flow
- reduces high blood pressure
- vasodilator effect on the smooth layer of coronary arteries
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- constipation in children
- habitual constipation (Oil)
- increases peristalsis (Oil)
- lead colic (Oil)
Genitourinary Conditions
- bladder infections
Immune System Conditions
- autoimmune disorders
Inflammatory Conditions
- rheumatic fever
- meningitis
- relieves inflammation caused by arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Liver Conditions
- dispels biliary concretions (Oil)
- dissolves cholesterin (the main ingredient of gallstones) (Oil)
- dissolves cholesterol
- Hepatitis A, B, C
- increases bile secretions
Respiratory Conditions
- abdominal chill
- chest complaints
- helps prevent influenza
- pneumonia
- sinus infections
- streptococcus infection in throat
Other
- antidote to irritant poisons (Oil)
- disperser of acids (Oil)
- ear infections
- fevers
- fibromyalgia
- fights free radical production
- food poisoning
- soothes mucous membranes
- rabies
Externally it relieves:
- toothache
- hemorrhoids
- athlete's foot
- fungus in nails
Oil
- bruises
- burns
- crusts and scales on the body
- cutaneous affections
- dry cuticles and nails
- dry skin
- engorged breasts
- hair care
- insect bites
- muscular and joint complaints
- protects the skin surface from air
- skin inflammations
- sprains
- stings
- wounds
Other Uses:
Fruit
- popular continental food item
Oil
- lubricating machinery
- makes raw vegetables more digestible
and is used in the making of
- castile soap
- cerates (ointments with the addition of wax)
- liniments
- plasters
- soft ointments
Action:
Bark
- febrifuge [an agent that reduces or eliminates fevers]
Leaves
- antibacterial [an agent that destroys bacteria; bactericide]
- antifungal [an agent that destroys fungi]
- antiseptic [an agent for inhibiting the growth of microorganism on living tissue or destroying pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria]
- antiviral [an agent that destroys viruses]
- astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body]
- febrifuge [an agent that reduces or eliminates fevers]
- tranquilizer
Oil
- aperient [a mild stimulant producing a natural movement of the bowels; a gentle purgative]
- cholagogue [an agent for increasing the flow of bile into the intestines]
- demulcent [a substance that soothes inflamed mucous membranes and protects them from irritation]
- emollient [an agent used externally to soften and soothe]
- laxative [an agent promoting evacuation of the bowels; a mild purgative]
- nutritious [gives nourishment]
Caution: Occasionally people get symptoms from the 'die-off effect' due to toxins being released into the system in the healing process. These include:
- fatigue
- headache
- pain
Reduce dosage should these occur
Global Herbal Supplies has Olive available in the following forms:
- Dried Olive
- Olive Leaf Capsules
- Olive Repair Cream
- Olive Skin Serum
- Olive Soothing Cleanser
- Olive Body Oil
- Olive Butter
- Olive Hand Cream
- Olive Cleansing Bar
- Olive Oil, Cedarwood & Tangerine Body Bar
- Olive Bach Flower Remedy
- Olive Extract - Blackmores, Medi Herb
- Olive Oil - Melrose, New Directions
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
