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The olive, or zaitoon in Arabic, is a sign of friendship and peace and it is a cure for
over 60 diseases. According to religious beliefs, after the flood of Noah, the first plant
seen was the olive tree. The olives, the olive oil and especially the olive leaves are
full of nutrients, vitamins and healing. They contain anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory,
anti-fungal, anti-viral properties and many vitamins and nutrients.
The olive leaf itself is known for the treatment and curing of many diseases, including
the much feared influenza virus. Olive leaf is good for fighting yeast infections, flu and
virus, treating those with cardiovascular problems and lowering cholesterol. Even the
twigs of the olive tree are used to clean the teeth with. This twig is called miswak in
Arabic and it has many health benefits also. Read this article which was posted earlier.
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The olive tree is found in Asia, Palestine, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Italy, North
Africa, Algeria, Tunisia, California, Mexico, Peru, and parts of Australia. The olives are
pickled and not eaten fresh from the tree. After picking the olives, you must remove the
seeds and split them open. Then you soak them in salt for several days. After they are
cured to lose their sour taste,they are then pickled in a water solution with lemon and
hot chilies. Olives are a delicacy in all Arab countries.
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The olive oil is used as a preservative on many foods such as tomato sauce, hot pepper
sauces, fish, and many vegetables, such as stuffed eggplant. A favorite of many is the
yogurt balls in olive oil. Olive oil is part of the Arab diet and used in many ways. Many
Arabs have olive oil every morning for breakfast with humus, yogurt and dips. It is not
only delicious, but extremely healthy.
Natural Health Remedies:
The olive oil will alleviate muscle pains. You can warm the olive oil slightly and rub it
on the pain. It is also a treatment for hemorrhoids, leprosy, pleurisy, skin diseases,
dandruff, eczema, psoriasis, alopecia and fungal infections including ringworm, and it
increases sexual desire.
Olive oil is great for the complexion as it makes it glow. When it is mixed with salt, the
mixture can be used as a remedy for gum and teeth problems. Olive oil provides protection
from poisons, helps in the digestions process, expels worms and makes the hair shiny and
beautiful. Olive oil is also great for anti-aging and longevity.
Olive oil is a good treatment on boils, rashes, itching, mouth ulcers, allergic
dermatitis, scars, boils and small pox. The olives them self, are used to rid the body of
constipation and the leaves are smashed to rid excess perspiration. Ear aliments are
alleviated by using the juice of the leaves mixed with honey. Olive oil used in the eyes
will relieve inflammation.
Some doctors also recommend olive oil for the treatment of epilepsy. Olive oil is a good
diuretic and therefore very good for the ridding of kidney stones. Olive oil will heal
sinus problems and if mixed with barley water will rid the body of constipation.
It is stated, but not proven, that olive oil rids the body of gall bladder stones. It is
good for intestinal inflammations and distress. Olive oil is also good for excess acidity
and gas. It has been noted that people who take regular amounts of olive oil do not suffer
from colds and the flu as much.
Buying cold pressed olive oil is not a simple matter. There are numerous grades of olive
oils. It can be as difficult as choosing a fine wine. Many companies sell many oils, but
choosing the right one at the right price is the task. Always look for a deep rich green
color and it must be cold pressed. To cook with olive oil, you need to have virgin olive
oil not extra virgin olive oil.
Virgin olive oil is pressed twice, but still needs to be cold pressed. The grades of oils
depend on the country and the type of tree. All oils should be kept in a dark cool place
and kept out of the sunlight. Olive oil remains good for six months after opening the
bottle or can. (Natural News,
9.25.2009, Barbi Trejo, citizen journalist) See all articles by this author, Email
this author) http://www.naturalnews.com/027094_olive_oil_health_olives.html
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