The olive tree has been known since ancient times and likely originates from the region of the Eastern Mediterranean. The Greeks were the first people to cultivate the olive tree in the European Mediterranean area. It is a long-lived evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 10 meters.
The leaves of the olive are used in traditional medicine for the following properties:
- Antihypertensive
- Vasodilatory
- Anti-rheumatic
- Diuretic
- Antipyretic
- Hypoglycemic
Modern pharmacological studies have shown the cholesterol-lowering, vasodilatory, hypotensive, and antimicrobial effects of olive leaves. They help reduce blood pressure and contribute to the good condition of the circulatory system.
They can be used for:
- Diuretic
- Against cystitis
- Against rheumatism
- Against arthritis
- Reducing blood sugar levels
An infusion made from the bark of young olive branches is useful against diabetes and has antipyretic properties. To prepare it, boil about 20 olive leaves in a full cup of water for 15 minutes, until half of the water remains. Strain it, and it is ready. Drink one cup, warm, in the morning and evening.
Herbs are and should be treated as medicines. It is recommended to always consult your doctor before taking them.
