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Olive
Common Name | Olive |
Genus / Species | Olea europaea |
Part Used | Leaf, oil |
Energetics | Sweet, neutral |
Meridians | Spleen, liver |
Active Constituents | Oleuropein Oleasterol Leine |
Medicinal Uses | Leaf: Immune balancer and combative (anti-microbial) without overstimulating the immune system, and can therefore be used with autoimmune diseases. Lowers blood pressure Circulatory stimulant Mildly diuretic Lowers blood sugar levels Oil: Nourishing Balances blood fats Treats gallstones Protects digestive tract |