DESCRIPTION
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Olive Oil Profile
Olive is an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. The oil from the fruit and seeds, water extracts of the fruit, and the leaves to are used for medicinal purposes. Fatty acids in olive oil seem to decrease cholesterol levels and have anti-inflammatory effects.
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Also Known As
Bioflavonoid Complex, Bioflavonoid Concentrate, Bioflavonoid Extract, Bioflavonoids, Citrus, Citrus Bioflavones, Citrus Bioflavonoid Extract, Citrus Bioflavonoids, Citrus Extract, Citrus Flavones, Citrus Flavonoids, Citrus Grandis Extract, Citrus Peel Extract, Citrus Seed Extract, Cold-Pressed Grapefruit Oil, CSE, Expressed Grapefruit Oil, Grapefruit Bioflavonoid Complex, Grapefruit Seed Extract, GSE, Pamplemousse, Paradisapfel, Pink Grapefruit, Pomelo, Shaddock Oil, Standardized Extract of Grapefruit, Toronja
Practical Uses
Olive oil is used in skin care products. Olive leaf is used for treating viral, bacterial, and other infections including influenza, swine flu, the common cold, meningitis, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), encephalitis, herpes, shingles, HIV/ARC/AIDS, and hepatitis B. Olive leaf is also used for pneumonia; chronic fatigue: tuberculosis (TB); gonorrhea; fever; malaria; dengue; “blood poisoning” (bacterial infections in the bloodstream); severe diarrhea; and infections in the teeth, ears, and urinary tract, and infections following surgery. Other uses include high blood pressure, diabetes, hay fever, improving kidney and digestive function, and increasing urine flow. Water extracts of olive fruit pulp are used for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. (Summarized from sources).
Documented Properties
Emollient, antipruritic, cholagogue, demulcent, relaxant. (Summarized from source).
Cautions
Olive oil taken by mouth is well-tolerated. When applied to the skin, delayed allergic responses and contact dermatitis have been reported.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of olive leaf, although so far olive leaf and fruit pulp have not been associated with significant side effects in clinical studies. Olive trees produce pollen that can cause seasonal respiratory allergy in some people. Not enough is known about the safety of using olive products during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Don’t use amounts greater than the amount commonly found in foods. |
| SUMMARIZED FROM |
Carol Schiller and David Schiller (2008). The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia: A Concise Guide to over 385 Plant Oils. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications Inc.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database: Lemongrass Monograph accessed at http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com on January 18, 2011. |
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information shall not be interpreted as specific prescription or usage advice and is published as a general guideline only. Choose all skin care products wisely.
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