Olive Leaf Oil Benefits!
Discover the olive leaf oil benefits! The Olea Europaea tree is found, mostly, in Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean basin. It grows approximately 26 – 49 feet tall with has a twisted trunk. This tree bears olives and oblong shaped, silvery-green, leaves. From these leaves, oil is extracted called olive leaf oil. This oil has several, healthful, benefits and is used a variety of ways. Olive leaves are loaded with antioxidants: oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, flavonoids and polyphenols. These antioxidants protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals. They are heart healthy, protecting the cardiovascular system. They lower the risk of cancers and boost the immune system.
This oil is a non-toxic substance. It lowers bad cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and increases the flow of blood. Research claims that it may help control diabetes. Its antioxidants benefits helps lower blood sugar levels. There is still much research required to confirm these results. It's, especially, potent when used in combination with other antioxidants. Olive leaves contain the benefits of vitamins and minerals: benefits of vitamin C, beta-carotene, amino acids, zinc, iron, selenium and chromium. This oil has anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties! This oil can help alleviate many conditions: colds, influenza, pneumonia, sore throat, sinus infections, gum diseases, tooth infections, arthritis inflammation and a large variety of infections caused by bacteria, virus or fungi. It’s, commonly, used to fight Epstein-Barr disease.
SKIN CARE: This oil is used in commercial and homemade beauty products: soaps, lotions and creams. At Spencer's Farm, it's handcrafted into natural homemade lotion. This natural lotion soothes and moisturizes dry flaky skin. Spencer's Farm knows all about natural homemade skin care. This oil helps mature or aged skin. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles, nourishes skin cells and boosts collagen, for firmness and suppleness.
Olive leaf extract fights acne, controlling the spread of bacteria, causing blemishes.It's, occasionally, used in combination with olive oil to promote healthful skin care. This oil is available in different forms: powders, capsules, liquid concentrate and as a dried leaf tea. This oil is, easily, accessible at stores or on-line. USING OLIVE LEAF OIL: CAUTION! POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS: headaches, fatigue, muscle pain, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea and allergic reactions. CAUTION! Can lower blood pressure and blood glucose levels. So, when this oil is used in combination with pharmaceutical drugs, that force lower blood pressure or glucose levels, it can be dangerous! Although no serious side effects have been reported, use olive leaf oil with caution or after consulting your health care provider.
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