Olive Leaf Power

It’s hard to avoid the conclusion that there is something very special about the olive leaf. It has also been used medicinally over the ages by many cultures. Known for a long time as one of the Mediterranean’s beauty secrets, the potential of the olive leaf is now being fully recognised as it is particularly high in antioxidants and anti-viral agents and is a beautiful addition to any natural skin care range.

Not only is olive leaf extract a powerful ingredient in body and beauty products but according to an expert in this field, Woodland Health expert and commentator Jack Ritchason says it can even be used to fight invading bacteria, viruses, fungi and other harmful microbes. Ritchason writes that the extract has also proven to be useful in combating fungal, yeast and parasitic infection, coronary dilation, hypertension, hypoglycemia, diabetes and even sexually transmitted diseases.

Other potential benefits of olive leaf extract include effective inhibition and prevention of infection from parasites, yeasts and moulds, and improvement in symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. In addition the extract has been used to improve elasticity of arteries which improves blood flow and reduces high blood pressure therefore preventing progression of heart disease. Not to mention that it can help with the improvement of arthritis, toothaches, painful haemorrhoids, athlete’s foot, mycotic nails and various other conditions.*

A further benefit as recognised by researchers from the University of Milan is that of combating free radical damage to individual cells. Plants like the olive tree have developed an array of antioxidant defences to protect themselves from environmental stress. This gives them the strength needed to fight free radical production. As the ancient Greeks have discovered, olive leaf extract is also a leading acne solution, providing healing properties that help fight the bacteria that causes acne and helps the skin become healthy and smooth.

Such a wonderful product and straight out of nature, it would appear that the olive leaf really does have some extraordinary qualities. With researchers talking of its potential to even help in the battle of HIV, the humble olive extract has the power to do much more than we ever expected.

* Source: Olive Leaf Extract by Jack Ritchason ND, Woodland Publishing