Olive
 Olea
europea
Family Oleaceae
Parts Used: The oil of the fruit, leaves, bark
Habitat: Asia Minor and Syria. Cultivated in Mediterranean countries, Chile and Peru, and South Australia
Constituents: Benzoic acid, Olivile, Mannite,
Actions:
Leaves: Astringent, Antiseptic, Febrifuge, Tranquilliser
Oil: Nourishing demulcent, Laxative, Emollient, Cholagogue, Aperient, Anti-cholesterolaemic
Applications:
Fever, Nervous tension, High cholesterol, Burns, bruises,
insect bites, sprains, pruritus, Hair tonic, Constipation, Ointment for
rheumatic problems. Topically for joint, kidney and chest complaints
An olive leaf extract supplement to support immune system
function. Olive leaf extract yields Oleuropein that works by stimulating your
body's protective cells (phagocytes) to ingest foreign matter. It has no impact
on "friendly" intestinal microorganisms. Thus, it can be used to
support the Immune System when invasive microorganisms are present.
Reference
- Grieve, M., A Modern Herbal, Tiger, Great Britain, 1994.
- Lust, J., The Herb Book, Bantam Books, USA, 1974.
- Brockhampton Press, Guide to Herbal Remedies, Brockhampton Press, London, 1996.
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