Olive Leaf
Overview
Olive Leaf is the leaf from the same tree (Olea europaea) that bears the olive fruit used to produce olive oil which is widely known for it's health benefits. The leaf is used medicinally providing many health benefits.
Health Benefits of Olive Leaf
The health benefits of Olive Leaf are primarily attributable to its Oleuropein content.
Cardiovascular System
Olive Leaf may improve the pumping action of Cardiac Muscle. [1]
Olive Leaf extract may improve Heart function in Cardiomyopathy patients. [2]
Olive Leaf may increase Blood Circulation to the Heart. [3]
Olive Leaf may help to prevent Heart Attacks (by improving the pumping action of Cardiac Muscle). [4]
Olive Leaf may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients primarily due to its Oleuropein content. [5]
Digestive System
Olive Leaf may alleviate Diarrhea where Diarrhea is caused by Detrimental Microorganisms. [6]
Olive Leaf may alleviate Ulcers - Peptic. [7]
Excretory System
Olive Leaf may alleviate Urinary Tract Infections. [8]
Immune System
Olive Leaf may alleviate Allergies. [9]
Olive Leaf may inhibit the growth of Cancer - Bladder cells. [10]
Olive Leaf may inhibit the growth of Cancer - Breast cells. [11]
Olive Leaf may inhibit many types of Microorganisms - Detrimental: [12]
Olive Leaf may inhibit Candida albicans. [13]
Olive Leaf extract may inhibit many types of Bacteria - Detrimental primarily due to the Oleuropein content of Olive Leaf. [14]
Bacillus anthracis (speculated only) [15]
Bacillus cereus [16]
Escherichia coli [17]
Helicobacter pylori (according to anecdotal reports)
Mycoplasma species [18]
Olive Leaf may help to prevent promyelocytic Leukemia. [19]
Olive Leaf may reduce the symptoms of Lyme Disease Presumably it counteracts the Borrelia burgdorferi Bacteria that causes Lyme Disease. [20]
Olive Leaf extract may help to treat Malaria infection. [21]
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