In ancient written sources, the olive tree is referred to as the ‘first tree’… Its miracles are innumerable… The olive, which is a miracle in itself, from its fruit to its oil, to its leaves and even to its seed, continues to heal us for millennia. It will continue as long as humanity exists.
IT IS NOT CALLED “TREE OF Immortality” for nothing
It has been proven in scientific studies that the olive tree grows in Anatolian lands and spreads to the Mediterranean basin today. In other words, the olive tree is essentially Anatolian.
BENEFITS OF OLIVE LEAF
Contrary to what is known, not only the fruit of the olive tree, olives and olive oil, but also its leaves are a source of healing. The health benefits are endless.
- It strengthens the immune system, normalizes and repairs impaired liver values due to fat.
- Our body’s enemies kill germs and quickly cure diseases.
- Olive leaves act as natural antibiotics.
- It not only protects the cardiovascular system, but also creates a strong shield against cancer diseases.
- It regulates the work of the respiratory tract.
- It protects nerve cells from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
- It shows protective effects on cardiovascular health by showing similarity to vitamins E and C.
- It reduces the accumulation of blood fats and plaques in the vessels and delays the damage of the heart muscle.
- With its antioxidant content, it prevents genetic damage to cells and provides a protective effect against tumor formation.
- It is known to have a protective effect against viruses such as hepatitis B.
- It improves the quality of life of diabetic patients by reducing insulin resistance. Those with insulin resistance can consume olive leaf tea with cinnamon in the morning and evening.
- It has been determined that the substances in the leaf act as a shield against UVB rays that pass through the upper layers of the skin and cause sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer.
- It increases blood flow, regulates blood clotting, relaxes blood circulation, thus preventing heart ailments and heart attacks.
- Its tea strengthens the immune system by increasing antioxidant activity by 22 percent.
HOW TO MAKE OLIVE LEAF TEA?
Olive leaf tea can be prepared in a practical way. Three teaspoons of olive leaves are thoroughly shrunk and thrown into the boiling water. It is left to brew for about ten minutes. Then it is filtered and becomes ready to drink. How much should be consumed is also among the questions to be answered. It is recommended to consume 2-3 glasses a day.
THINGS TO CONSUMPT OLIVE LEAF TEA CAREFULLY
It should not be used by pregnant women, breastfeeding women and people with chronic diseases. Diabetes patients are recommended to consume under the supervision of a doctor. It is necessary to pay attention to this issue, as it can be harmful for people with low blood pressure and glucose levels due to its ability to lower blood pressure and glucose level in the blood.