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The Olive tree also called Olea europaea is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean, Asia and parts of Africa. Olive leaf extract comes from the olive tree, grown around the world. The therapeutic benefits of olive leaf extract lie in the active ingredient oleuropein which has broken down to elenolic acid, which have a powerful anti-bacterial effect, and has the ability to interfere with critical amino acid production essential for viruses.
Although olive leaf extract is classed as an alternative herbal remedy, it can be helpful in the treatment of the common cold, flu, cold sores (herpes), ear infections, eye infections, nose and throat infections, impetigo, pink eye, parasites, and a host of bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
The medicinal properties of olive leaf extract:
1) Anti-Inflammatory Properties - Olive leaf extract contains a class of compounds called flavonoids, which possess anti-inflammatory abilities.
2) Immune System Booster - Studies have shown that people who have taken olive oil extract have achieved a better sense of wellness. The extract acts to boost the body's ability to ward of illness and disease.
3) Interrupting Pathogens - Research points to olive extract's ability to stop the replication of pathogens, including bacteria and viruses, in the body.
Other Important Health Benefits of Olive Leaf Extract
Other reseach has shown that benefits of olive leaf extract may include lowering blood pressure and increasing blood flow, as well as lowering cholesterol levels.
Added by Lesliehhp 14 months ago
Conditions Treated: Ear Nose and Throat
Specific Conditions Treated: Sinus Infection
Ingredients Participating: Olive leaf extract
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Added by swati sen 19 months ago
Conditions Treated: Musculoskeletal
Specific Conditions Treated: Fibromyalgia
Ingredients Participating: Olive leaf extract
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Added by Prasad 20 months ago
Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair
Specific Conditions Treated: Eczema
Ingredients Participating: Olive leaf extract
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Added by Tunika 23 months ago
Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair
Specific Conditions Treated: Athlete's Foot
Ingredients Participating: Olive leaf extract
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Added by Tunika 23 months ago
Conditions Treated: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Specific Conditions Treated: Chlamydia
Ingredients Participating: Olive leaf extract
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