Is Olive Leaf Any Good?

In ancient times Egypt olive leaf was first used as medicine by man. It is derived from the leaves of the olive tree in the Mediterranean. In this region olive leaf has been used for many centuries as a food and a natural remedy. Since the 1800s there have been much researches and studies done on the olive leaf.

Olive leaf is organic and an antioxidant full of vitamin C, zinc, iron, beta carotene and selenium. It increases blood flow and energy thereby giving the energy levels a boost. Olive leaf can be of benefits to people who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome and arthritis.

Olive leaf blocks viruses by rendering them inactive and stops them spreading. It is also able to inhibit the flu viruses, the HIV virus and herpes viruses effectively. Olive leaf is an antibiotic from nature that is capable of eradicating bacteria, fungi, viruses and yeasts. In such fungal infections as Candida and psoriasis olive leaf has achieved great results.

For thousands of years olive leaf was a home remedy to reduce fevers. Since late 1800s in Europe olive leaf tea has also been used to treat malaria. It is shown to be more effective than quinine. Poultices made with olive leaves are excellent for skin infections and a great natural treatment for shingles.

In addition olive leaf is a natural remedy to treat hyperglycaemia, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. In the Mediterranean it is often used to give relief to rheumatism, arthritis, gout and fever.

Olive leaf is one natural remedy that is most effective against antibiotics resistant bacteria. It gets rid of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, flukes, yeasts, worms and parasites that could cause illnesses in a non-invasive and non toxic way.

Olive leaf is available as tincture, capsules and leaves. It is highly recommended that you take the olive leaf tea with food. A woman who is pregnant or nursing should avoid taking olive leaf because it is very potent. Those who are on prescribed antibiotic must not take olive leaf while on the medication. Olive leaf could interfere with the medicine and cause side effects.

About the Author: Paulina Jenkins

About the Author: Paulina Jenkins has a blog on natural remedies and alternative medicine. olive leaf is one of nature’s healing gifts. olive leaf is a very powerful antibiotic.