Olive leaves

Olive leaves

As you know, the olive branch is a symbol of peace, but few people know that this plant can also be called a fighter against human ailments.

Olive (Olea europaea) – Tea made from olive leaves is used as a remedy for fever. The effectiveness of olive leaf extract has been proven as an antiviral agent, which also has a bacteriostatic (including against resistant strains of streptococcus and staphylococcus) and antifungal effect against candidiasis. The extract also helps with chronic viral diseases, such as herpes. The antiviral effect of olive leaves is associated with two mechanisms: blocking the reproduction of viruses and stimulating the production of killer T-lymphocytes that destroy infected cells. An improvement in the clinical manifestations of AIDS is noted.

Oleuropein is a polyphenol and has many beneficial properties for the body. American nutritionist Gary Null lists in the Natural Healing encyclopedia the properties of oleuropein, which, according to him, has: an antispasmodic effect – relieves spasm of blood vessels, including coronary vessels, lowers blood pressure, and also restores heart rhythm (antiarrhythmic effect), reduces cholesterol levels in blood. The complex of substances contained in olive leaves helps maintain the stability of vascular walls and prevents the formation of blood clots.

Olive leaves can be prescribed for influenza, inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system (arthritis), chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, tropical fever, cholelithiasis, colitis, prostatitis.