Definition of olive tree
The olive tree is classified as an evergreen forest tree. The olive tree produces the fruits of the olives. These fruits are not edible unless they are treated with water and salt to reduce their bitter taste. Olive fruits can be used primarily for making olive oil. Olive oil is the best and most widely used oil in the world, and olive oil has many therapeutic properties, but the therapeutic properties of olives are not limited to the use of oil only, but we can use olive leaves in the treatment as it has amazing therapeutic ability because of the presence of an effective substance in these leaves are (Olerobine), and this material acts as a good resistance in the fight against microorganisms such as fungi, viruses, bacteria and others.
Benefits of olive leaves
The benefits of using olive leaves in the active substances available in it, the substance of the Europeans is the substance responsible for the control of bacteria and viruses and the strengthening of the immune system in the body through the transformation of this substance to the active substance is the alanoline and calcium, and also benefit in the treatment or reduce many diseases and symptoms.
Benefits of olive leaves in the treatment of diseases
- A study in the University of Indonesia that olive leaves are an effective treatment in reducing high pressure, and these researchers concluded that the extracts of olive leaves benefit in reducing the level of triglycerides and reduce the proportion of cholesterol.
- Treatment of cardiovascular diseases, where olive leaves also benefit in the treatment of arterial blockages and vascular stiffness also, which promotes blood circulation in the body.
- Treatment of cold and viral diseases: among these diseases, colds and flu in addition to viral hepatitis.
Methods of using olive leaves
- Method 1: Grind the olive leaves after washing them with 1 kilo of leaves per liter of boiling water, then grind them with the electric mixer and half the mixture with a piece of cloth, leave it to cool down, then store it in a container and store it in a dark place.
- Method 2: Boil the olive leaves for two hours after washing and leave them to cool, and then get a little dark yellow puff and then keep it in the same way first.
- This method can be used with any recipe because of its ease with any liquid such as honey or water. When boiling, it can be used in the form of powder. Of herbs we can add to it easily, and save it in this way easier than its predecessors.