Complementary Alternative Medicine

In ancient times Egypt olive leaf was first used as medicine by man. It is derived from the leaves of the olive tree in the Mediterranean. In this region olive leaf has been used for many centuries as a food and a natural remedy. Since the 1800s there have been much researches and studies done on the olive leaf.

Olive leaf is an antioxidant filled with vitamin C, zinc, iron, beta carotene and selenium. It is able to boost energy levels and increase blood flow. Olive leaf can greatly help sufferers of chronic fatigue syndrome and also those with arthritis.

Olive leaf can cause the viruses to become inactive and thus prevent them from spreading. It is used with great results to restrain the flu viruses, the HIV virus and herpes viruses. Olive leaf is an effective natural antibiotic with the ability to wipe out bacteria, fungi, viruses and yeasts. Very often it is used for the treatment of Candida and psoriasis skin infections.

Olive leaf has been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years to reduce fevers. Studies have shown that olive leaf is more effective than quinine. In Europe since late 1800s tea made from olive leaf has been used to treat malaria. Olive leaf poultice dressings are great for skin infections. It has also proven to be a great natural remedy for shingles.

Olive leaf is a natural treatment for hyperglycaemia, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. In the Mediterranean such as Spain it is often used to relieve rheumatism pain, arthritis pain, gout and fever.

There are groups of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Olive leaf is one natural remedy that is effective against such bacteria. It is a harmless and non poisonous way to rid the body of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, flukes, yeasts, worms and parasites that could cause health problems.

Olive leaf is available in the form of tincture, capsules and leaves. If you are to take the olive leaf tea it should be taken with food. An expectant woman or a nursing woman should refrain from taking olive leaf. Anyone on a course of prescribed antibiotic must stop taking olive leaf until the prescription is finished as it can interfere with the medication.