Oleo europaea
Country of Origin: Greece
Olive leaves have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. The ingredient in Olive leaves that make them so valuable is oleuropein. This ingredient along with other flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds offer a number of health benefits.
Olive leaves are traditionally used to lower blood pressure. In addition, olive leaves prevent the oxidation of LDL or bad cholesterol that causes plaque deposition in the arteries, thereby reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease. Olive leaves decoction is traditionally used to regulate both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Olive leaves have a detoxifying effect and help protect the skin and eliminate the toxins responsible for premature aging. The antioxidant ingredients contained in Olive Leaves soothe the oxidative stress on the upper layers of the skin and minimize the appearance and formation of wrinkles and aging spots. In addition, olive leaves improve the blood circulation of the skin and accelerate the growth and repair of cells.
Consumption of olive leaves increases the production and release of insulin, thus blood sugar levels are better regulated.
Olive leaves also reduce obesity and high cholesterol, which are often the cause of diabetes. This particular beverage boosts adrenaline release, increases energy metabolism and enzyme production, and helps burn fat.
Olive leaves are traditionally used for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's. Regular consumption of olive leaf decoction reduces oxidative stress and helps improve cognition. It can be consumed by people who have had a stroke or trauma to the brain.
Olive leaves have anti-inflammatory action and are traditionally consumed to soothe joint and muscle pains. Olive leaves inhibit the release of cytokines and other enzymes that cause joint pain and discomfort. They are especially beneficial in cases of arthritis but also in cases of chronic pain resulting from injury.
Olive leaves have antimicrobial and antifungal properties and increase the production of white blood cells. This strengthens the immune system and protects the body from viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. They are also consumed traditionally to relieve herpes virus and reduce its ability to invade surrounding cells and cause greater transmissible wounds to the mouth or genitals.
It is prohibited to consume Olive Leaves in combination with medication for blood sugar or blood pressure. They can cause dizziness in people with hypotension. Olive leaves should be avoided during pregnancy
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