Olive Leaf Extract ResearchSome interesting notes from reading I've done: __________________  __________________ The Egyptians may have been the first culture to use olive leaf in a practical way - by extracting the oil from olive leaves and using it in the mummification process. In the mid 1800's a tincture of olive leaf was being used in England to treat fevers and malaria contracted in tropical regions which had been colonized by the British. The tincture was made by boiling the leaves in water. More recent research, in the 1960's, showed olive leaf extract to improve blood flow to the heart and also to help normalize arrythmias. This is also when more scientific studies were done demonstrating its effect against viruses, by inhibiting the ability of virus microorganisms to reproduce. It was reported to be effective against every virus the scientists experimented with. The potent element in olive leaf extract is the bitter "oleuropein", which helps protect the olive tree from harmful invaders. This bitter element is also found in olive oil and certainly in the fruits of the olive tree - which is why we cure olives before eating them. If you've ever tried to eat an olive straight from the tree you know what I'm talking about! Olive Leaf Extract Research - How Does it Work? Two natural enzemes in the body, called esteraize and beta-glucosidase - convert oleuropein to elolenic acid, which helps strengthen the immune system. Olive leaf extract research - What else is it good for? Since 1995, when it became available to medical practitioners, olive leaf extract has been used to combat bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts and protozoa. Positive results have been shown for the following ailments, including but not limited to: Herpes, Tinea, Botulism, Chlamydia, the common cold, Influenza, Conjunctivitis, Diarrheah, ear infections, E Coli, Hepatitis A & B, Shingles, Salmonella, Strep Throat, Staph Infection,Yeast Infection, Systemic Candida and food poisoning. Pure Olive Leaf? Many folks who know the benefits of herbs take olive leaf powder, made from whole olive leaves, to benefit the cardiovascular system, and the immune system. Olive leaves are naturally astringent and antiseptic. Where Can I Get Olive Leaf Powder? My source for Olive Leaf Products  If you are interested in olive leaf for its antifungal properties, check out the page I made on antifungal herbs (link below). There are many more than I would have ever guessed, and I'm sure I haven't listed nearly all of them. Most of them on my page probably are found in north, central and south America, but think of how many more must be found throughout the world at large! Olive Leaf Extract Research - Read more about antifungal herbs |
