Olive Leaf Extract: From Biblical Times to The 21st Century
Applications of the olive tree are dated back to Biblical times. In Genesis, the dove brings a fresh olive leaf to Noah to mark the end of the great flood. The olive tree is called the “tree of life” in the Bible. It was also seen as a symbol of goodness and purity in classic Biblical writings.
Ancient Egyptians used olive oil extracted from olive leaves to mummify their kings. They considered it a symbol of power brought by the heavens.
Today in the 21st Century, we find that olive leaf extract exhibits therapeutic action against many common conditions. Especially, those conditions associated with viruses, bacterium, retrovirus and protozoan. A partial list includes the following:
Influenza
Common cold
Chronic fatigue
Meningitis
Hepatitis B
Pneumonia
Shingles
Herpes Virus 6 and 7
Tuberculosis
Gonorrhea
Malaria
Diarrhea
Dental, ear and urinary tract infections
Blood poisoning
Studies done by the Upjohn Company have identified 56 pathogens that olive leaf extract is effective against along with 125 infectious diseases. Some of them include:
Chicken Pox
Lyme Disease
Measles
Mononucleosis
Strep Throat
Cholera
The compound in the olive tree, oleuropein, protects itself from insect and bacterial attacks and is responsible for its healing properties. Research has found it to be safe and non-toxic at any dose.
The recommended dosage for olive leaf extract is four 500-mg. tablets throughout the day or one every six hours, preferably between meals. At first, it may promote detoxification in your body. You may feel a little worse before you feel better as your body cleanses itself.
Olive leaf extract is also recommended for the treatment of gout. It helps the body rid itself of the excess uric acid that causes this painful condition.
For the treatment of colds it is considered an excellent companion to elderberry, echinacea and golden seal. Other conditions that benefit from olive leaf extract include:
Yeast infections
Hypertension
Cholesterol
Salmonella
Boils
Rashes
Warts (applied topically)
Ringworm
Nail Fungus
Olive leaf extract has indications of many uses. It is mentioned in the first chapter of the Bible and in the last. In Revelations, there is an angelic vision of a “tree of life” whose leaves “were for the healing of the nations.” In the 21st Century, many believe this describes the olive tree.
Please remember to consult your doctor before adding olive leaf extract to your health-care plan.
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