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Production: olive leaves consist of the fresh or dried leaves of Olea europaea. The leaves are harvested from cultivated trees and dried in the shade. Olive oil is the fatty oil extracted from the drupes of Olea europaea, using the cold-press method. Not to be Confused With: Confusion can arise between olive leaves and the leaves of Nerium oleander. The oils of Camellia sasanqua and other Camellia species can be mistaken for Olive oil.

PDR for Herbal Medicines Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Production: olive leaves consist of the fresh or dried leaves of Olea europaea. The leaves are harvested from cultivated trees and dried under shady conditions. Olive oil is the fatty oil extracted from the drapes of Olea europaea, using the "cold press" method.

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Not to be Confused With: Confusion can arise between olive leaves and the leaves of Nerium oleander. The oils of Camellia sasanqua and other Camellia species can be mistaken for Olive oil. Other Names: Olivier actions and pharmacology COMPOUNDS: OLIVE OIL Chief fatty acids: oleic acid (56-83%), palmitic acid (8-20%), linoleic acid (4-20%) Steroids (0.125 to 0.25%): beta-sitosterol, delta7-stigmaster-ol, delta5-avenasterol, campesterol, stigmasterol Tocopherols (0.

Preparations of olive leaves help to control hyperglycemia in experimentally induced diabetes. Some practitioners tout its use in hepatitis. Animal tests have demonstrated hypotensive, antiarrhythmic, and spasmolytic effects on the smooth muscle of the intestine, caused by the terpenes and phenols of the drug. Antioxidant Effects: Olive leaf contains flavonoids that possess antioxidant activity, and tissue antioxidant status has been proposed as a key factor in the development of diabetic complications.

Disease Prevention and Treatment The Life Extension Editorial Staff See book keywords and concepts

In the 1850s, the first formal medical documentation of the use of olive leaves to treat severe cases of fever and malaria was made. In 1854, a healing remedy of olive leaves was published in Pharrnaceutical journal, England's leading medical journal of that time. Italian researchers also discovered that olive leaf exttact could lower blood pressure in animals. It was also confirmed that olive leaf extract increased blood flow to the coronary arteries, relieved anhythmias, and treated intestinal muscle spasms. In addition, olive leaf extract is thought to have powerful antioxidant properties.

The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

One double-blinded-placebo-controlled study showed that the extract of olive leaves may decrease blood pressure in those individuals who are hypertensive. Olives and olive oil may also be important in the prevention and treatment of asthma, arthritis, and cancer. Since healthy oils are important for lowering systemic inflammation, it is not surprising that olive oil intake has been shown to be helpful with arthritis and asthma symptoms as well. Finally, research has shown that women who regularly ingest olive oil also have a smaller risk of breast cancer.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Winners in the Greek Olympic games were crowned with a wreath of olive leaves.3 Historically, medicinal use of olive leaf has been for treatment of fevers and for the topical treatment of wounds (page 319) or infection (page 265). As a poultice, it was also used by herbalists to treat skin rashes and boils.4 Active constituents Olive leaf has a wide number of constituents, including oleuropein and several types of flavonoids (page 516) (e.g., rutin, apigenin, luteolin).

Natural medicine may hold solution for bird flu pandemic Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Green tea, lemon balm, olive leaves and even Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs contain medicine that even the best pharmaceutical scientists could only dream of creating -- medicine to overcome chronic disease, infections and even pandemics. The most powerful antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal chemicals, like the ones found in garlic, are far more effective than the ones manufactured in medicine labs. In fact, the best-known antiviral prescription drug – TamiFlu – is derived from an active ingredient in a traditional Chinese herb called "star anise.

The Natural Way to Heal: 65 Ways to Create Superior Health Walter Last See book keywords and concepts

These include echinacea, goldenseal, marigold, olive leaves, pau d'arco, prickly ash, and wormwood; also chamomile, elder flowers, and peppermint. With respiratory infections, try chamomile steam inhalation; gargle with diluted tea tree oil. Do the herbal parasite cure with wormwood, clove, and green hulls of black walnut Use aromatic oils for infections: borneol, lemon, clove, eucalyptus, lavender, mint, or thyme. antibiotics: The main reason for a destructive fungal infection is antibiotic therapy.

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The Greeks prayed for prosperity and peace with green olive boughs held in their hands, garlands draped around their necks, and plaited crowns of olive leaves set upon their heads. When the Romans extended their power into Tunis they taxed the Tunisians three-hundred thousand gallons of oil yearly, and special conduits were built for it down to the sea and the waiting ships. Among the Chinese, disputes or quarrels were settled by sending the offended person an olive wrapped in red paper.

Disease Prevention and Treatment The Life Extension Editorial Staff See book keywords and concepts

Researchers documented that an aqueous extract of olive leaves inhibits ACE, the enzyme that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II (Duke 1992). The vasoconstricting nature of angiotensin II terminates in an increase in blood pressure, a sequence that olive leaf extract disrupts. According to Dr. Duke, chemicals contained in O. europaea are regarded as calcium antagonists, diuretics, and anti-inflammatories. In addition, olive leaf protects LDL cholesterol against oxidation and inhibits the production of thromboxane A2 and platelet-activating factor (PAF).

Calcium elenolate is a chemical compound of oleuropein found in olive leaves. William Fredrickson, Ph.D. (researcher and CEO of F+S BioGenesis Group, Inc.), has also studied olive leaf extract extensively and believes the compound (+)-2-epienolic acid found in olive leaf extract is a natural reverse transcriptase inhibitor. He cites Hirschman's (1972) study, "Inactivation of DNA Polymerases of Murine Leukemia Viruses by Calcium Elenolate," as documentation of olive leaf extract's reverse transcriptase mechanism of action.

Olive leaves have an active ingredient called Oleuropein, which has been shown in studies to be antiviral (Ma et al. 2001). It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory effects and has been used since ancient times to clean wounds. Flaxseed oil and fish oil contain omega-3 fatty acids with anti-inflammatory properties (Raed-erstorff et al. 1996; James et al. 2000; Thies et al. 2001). Particularly helpful supplements include the following: JS&onolaurin Monolaurin is a fatty acid with antiviral properties that is found in coconut oil.

Rational Phytotherapy: A Reference Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel See book keywords and concepts

Several older antihypertensives that have de facto approval in Germany contain preparations made from European mistletoe (Viscum album), olive leaves (Olea europaea), and rhododendron leaves (Rhododendron spp.) as their active ingredients. The parenteral use of mistletoe preparations may cause a transient fall in blood pressure, but this is due to an allergic response based on the release of biogenic amines and may not signify real therapeutic benefit for hypertension. The antihypertensive effect of orally administered mistletoe preparations has not been adequately documented.

The Constituents of Medicinal Plants: An Introduction to the Chemistry and Therapeutics of Herbal Medicine Andrew Pengelly See book keywords and concepts

Gentianaceae), picroliv from Picrorhiza kurroa (Scrophulariaceae) and oleuropein from olive leaves, Olea europea (Oleaceae). Therapeutic actions Iridoids are the most bitter of all plant compounds, often responsible for the so-called 'bitter principle'. On a scale for bitter value devised by Wagner and Vaserian (described in Sticher 1977), amarogentin and related secoiridoids were the most bitter of all compounds tested. The taste is perceptible at a dilution of 1 part in 50 000.

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In 1854, a healing remedy of olive leaves was published in Pharrnaceutical journal, England's leading medical journal of that time. Italian researchers also discovered that olive leaf exttact could lower blood pressure in animals. It was also confirmed that olive leaf extract increased blood flow to the coronary arteries, relieved anhythmias, and treated intestinal muscle spasms. In addition, olive leaf extract is thought to have powerful antioxidant properties. Countless studies illustrate that antioxidant activity is crucial to the management of HIV disease.

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide Thomas Bartram See book keywords and concepts

Onion, Fenugreek seeds, olive leaves, Periwinkle (Vinca rosea), Sweet Sumach. Eucalyptus. (/?. Benigni et col Planti Medicinali, 1962, vol 1, 562) Reduction of blood sugar by Garlic has been reported. HYPOKALAEMIA. Presence of abnormally low levels of potassium in the blood. May occur, with dehydration, in the elderly or in diabetics. A common cause is the prolonged use of the thiazides and loop diuretic drugs that leech potassium from the body. In severe degree may cause muscle weakness or paralysis. May also be caused by excessive fluid loss due to chronic diarrhoea.

The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Andrew Chevallier See book keywords and concepts

Constituents olive leaves contain oleoropine, oleasterol, and leine. Olive oil contains about 75% oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated fatty acid. History & Folklore The olive was probably first cultivated in Crete in about 3500 BC. The tree has many symbolic associations: the branch is an emblem of peace, and the leaves were worn in a crown by victors in the ancient Olympic games. The leaves have been employed since at least those times as a means to clean wounds. The oil has been used for ritual anointing in some religions.

Research Clinical trials have shown that olive leaves lower blood pressure. Self-help Uses Cradle cap, p. 318; Stretch marks, p. 317. olive harvesting is carried out in many groves much as it was centuries ago. Ononis spinosa (Leguminosae) Spiny Restharrow description Spiny perennial with 3 small leaflets per leaf, bright pink pealike flowers, and small seed pods. Habitat & Cultivation A relatively common European plant, spiny restharrow thrives in dry grassland and along roadsides. Part Used Root.

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide Thomas Bartram See book keywords and concepts

Wood Betony, Yarrow, Rosemary, Hawthorn flowers, olive leaves, Dandelion. Where there is nerve excitability: Valerian. Tea No 1. Equal parts: Hawthorn leaves and flowers, Mistletoe, Lime flowers. Mix. 2 teaspoons to each cup boiling water; infuse 5-10 minutes. 1 cup 2-3 times daily. Alternative:-Tea No 2. Equal parts: Nettles. Lime flowers, Yarrow, Passion flower. Mix. 2 teaspoons to each cup boiling water; infuse 5-10 minutes. 1 cup 2- 3 times daily. Nettles. Nettle tea is capable of removing cholesterol deposits ("fur") from artery walls, increasing their elasticity.

Damiana, Nettles, Pipsissewa, olive leaves, Karela, White Horehound, Sweet Sumach, Mountain Grape, Fennel. ANTI-DIARRHOEALS. Herbs with an ability to arrest diarrhoea or soothe an irritable bowel. According to degree, an astringent may have a similar effect. A large group including:- Avens, Bistort, Catnep, Cinnamon, Hemlock Spruce, Holy Thistle, Kola nuts, Matico, Orris root, Rhatany root. ANTIDOTE. A substance or remedy that counteracts the action of a medicine. Used in the case of over-dosage or accidental poisoning.

Teas from any one of the following: Bilberry berries or leaves, Nettles, White Horehound, Alfalfa, olive leaves. Decoction. Fenugreek seeds. 2 teaspoons to each large cup water simmered gently 5 minutes. One cup daily, consuming the seeds. Powders. Equal parts: Sweet Sumach, Jambul seeds, Dandelion. Dose: 750mg (three 00 capsules or half a teaspoon) thrice daily. Tinctures. Formula. Equal parts: Jambul, Fringe Tree, Goat's Rue. Dose: 1 teaspoon thrice daily and at bedtime. Tablets.

Radical Healing: Integrating the World's Great Therapeutic Traditions to Create a New Transformative Medicine Rudolph M. Ballentine, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Return pitta from surface to solar plexus by mov'mgfrom and meditating on that point; Hrbl: Garlic, Viscum album (mistletoe), olive leaves (with meals), if acpd by ASCVD: Hawthorn berry; with mdcl sprv: Rauwolfia in very low doses; YRx: systematic relaxation and diaphragm breathing 10 mins twice daily, for last 3 mins inhale through nose, exhale through mouth; biofeedback: temp trainer; T water to 8 oz/20 lbs. body wt.; ERx: at least 4 times per wk, e.g., 45 min brisk walk; CoQIO 60-90 mg daily, fish oil, sometimes calcium; diet: high fiber, low fat, low salt, no meat; TS: NS.

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide Thomas Bartram See book keywords and concepts

Agents used with some success: Alfalfa, Damiana leaves, Fenugreek seeds, Aloe Vera juice, Dandelion, Fringe Tree, Guar gum, Garlic (anti-diabetic action shown by Dr Madaus, West Germany, 1967), Bilberry berries, Goat's Rue (dried aerial parts reduce blood sugar BHP (1983), olive leaves, onions, Nettles, Pipsissewa, White Horehound, Sweet Sumach, Jambul seeds rapidly reduce sugar in the urine. Karela. Gurmar, (Gymnema sylvestre) leaves are chewed in India to reduce sugar in the urine (mild cases). Balsam pear. Bitter melon (Momordica charastia).

Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition Larry Trivieri, Jr. See book keywords and concepts

Some of the herbs traditionally used in the treatment of diabetes include bilberry, goat's rue (Tephrosia virginiana), fenugreek, bitter melon, garlic, mulberry leaves, olive leaves, and ginseng.58 • Gymnesyl (Gymnema sylvestre): Ayurvedic herb used in the treatment of diabetes. It has been shown to reduce the insulin requirement in Type I diabetes, and there is some evidence that it may regenerate or revitalize the cells of the pancreas responsible for producing insulin. Gymnesyl has also shown positive results in Type II diabetes.

Evidence is mounting that an extract from olive leaves has extensive therapeutic benefits, including lowering blood pressure and working against free-radical activity. The active component of the olive leaf is oleu-ropein (the bitter element removed from olives when they are processed). The leaf also contains natural vitamin C helpers or bioflavonoids, such as rutin, luteolin, and hesperidin, which are needed for maintenance of the capillary walls.

These include the garlic family, mistletoe, olive leaves, hawthorn berries, and periwinkle.40 Garlic: According to David Hoffmann, B.Sc, M.N.I.M.H., of Sebastopol, California, eating a clove of raw garlic daily will help considerably in preventing or reversing the effects of high blood pressure. While garlic has been used for centuries in traditional cultures throughout the world as a multipurpose medicinal food, in recent decades more than 2,000 clinical studies have validated many of the folk-healing claims for "the stinking rose," as garlic was once called.

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide Thomas Bartram See book keywords and concepts

To lower cholesterol levels and shrink hardened plaque: Alfalfa, Chamomile, Borage, olive leaves, Mint, Nettles, Marigold, Garlic. Lime flowers, Yarrow, Horsetail, Hawthorn. Ginkgo. Orange Tree leaves, Meadowsweet, Eucalyptus leaves, Ispaghula, Bromelain. Rutin (Buckwheat tea). Artichoke leaves. Spanish traditional. 2 teaspoons to each cup of water; simmer 2 minutes. Drink cold: 1 cup 2-3 times daily. Mistletoe leaves. 1-2 teaspoons to each cup cold water steeped 8 hours (overnight). Half-1 cup thrice daily. Tablets, or capsules.

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