The health benefits of olive leaf tea are interesting, however the information here should not be taken as any medical advice, or actual preventative or cure for any known health ailment.
For years, studies on olive leaf tea that have been conducted revealed some curious finds. A property in olive tea called oleuropin, contains considerable benefits ranging from the ability of stopping viruses and bacteria, as well as boosting energy. This substance is what give olives that bitter taste once they have cured.
However, as mentioned on the previous page, if steeped correctly, olive leaf tea does not taste bitter at all.
The benefits of olive leaves are nothing new, as they were used in the past for treating, and in some cases, curing severe fevers and malaria. In Briton, the brew from olive leaves were also used for aiding sick folks returning from tropical colonies. Decades later, it was believed by scientists that the oleuropin substance was indeed responsible for the treatments and cures.
Oleuropin in nature is very resistant to insect and bacterial damage, which in turn acts as a natural pesticide protecting the olive tree and keeping the product organic. This oleuropin property can also help protect humans too...
European researchers discovered that oleuropin was effective at lowering blood pressure as well as increasing blood flow. A Dutch researcher found that oleuropin acts as an anti-bacterial by yet another property in it called elenolic acid.
In relation, research conducted in the late 1960's by scientists at major pharmaceutical company Upjohn (known as Pfizer today), showed that elenolic acid was also very effective at inhibiting viruses from growing, including ones that are associated with the common cold of humans (known as the "Rhinovirus").
This study helps solidify that olive leaf tea may act as an anti-viral in humans.
Other Findings
Although the research about the benefits of olive leaf tea are not in the great numbers as with green tea, what little numbers are out there suggest that this tea holds future promise.
A physician in Covina California, Dr. James R. Privitera, believes that we are only scratching the surface of what olive tea may be capable of. He himself has used olive leaf tea since 1995, and states that he regularly hears positive findings from his patients as well, all with diversified benefits.
Dr. Privitera does state that olive leaf tea is not a "cure all", but the results are substantive enough that many folks continue consuming olive tea as well as supplements.
Arnold Takemoto, a Biochemist, has found that the benefits of olive leaf tea are very effective against some of the more tenacious viruses. He says that "it fills a hole that we haven't been able to fill before. It gives us a new, effective tool."
Dr. Phil Selinsky from the Institute for Holistic Studies states that some patients have found a considerable decrease with dental infections. This study once again helps solidify the anti-bacterial capabilities.
It appears that olive tea health benefits has had quiet an impact for many folks and researchers alike. It has been used by the ancients for treating diseases and symptoms of their times as well.
Other benefits include, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, combating yeast and fungal infections, allergies, helps diabetics by lowering blood sugar levels, easing the joint pain of arthritis, and plenty more.
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This beverage may be young and still unheard of for many out there, but its future has much potential as it is starting to creep out of the shadows and into the cups of many who enjoy its unique flavor and vast benefits...and I'm proud to be one of them!
