Tea Made Out of Olive Leaves – Capable of Treating Numerous Diseases

Modern science has shown that olive tea is even richer in antioxidants than green tea, which is considered the healthiest type of tea in the world. Although when we say olives we think of the black or green round fruits with a delicious taste, not many people know that their leaves also have incredible powers.

The Bible mentions olives more than 1000 times and Ancient Egyptians were aware of the health benefits of olive leaves.

It has been proven that olive leaves have various medicinal characteristics. The monoterpene glucoside, oleuropein, is indeed the most active element that is affiliated with a therapeutic property. Oleuropein offers incredible antibacterial activity and it can be found in these leaves.

Olive leaves help treat tuberculosis, influenza, hepatitis B, herpes, pneumonia, gonorrhea, meningitis and so many more diseases. It is also good for surgical infections and inflammations of urinary system. They are also great with fungal infections. Other elements inside the olive leaves help boost energy levels and strengthen the immune system. They also have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, antiviral and anti-parasitic properties. They reduce bad cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar.

Ingredients and preparation procedure

For a cup of tea, you need about 15 to 20 leaves. You will have to boil the water, throw in the leaves and cook them for about 2-3 minute. Let the leaves stay in the water for 10 minutes (this is how you create an infusion) and then remove them. Make sure you do not let the leaves sit in the water for too long, otherwise your tea will get too concentrated.

This tea should be consumed regularly if you want to see the results. You can drink it either warm or cold, with honey, lemon or simple. The leaves should be picked up in the spring, when they are fresh and then put to dry. After they get dry, you can keep them into a mull bag.

Studies have also shown that olive leaves help prevent osteoporosis by increasing the pace at which bone cells develop. They also prevent cancer by having an anti-melanoma effect. Studies have been conducted on mice. The tumor volume was reduced in mice with late phase tumors. Other studies have discovered that olive leaves have protective properties against breast cancer. It showed an inhibition in the development of cancerous cells at an early stage.

As previously stated, olive leaves have the ability to lower the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. By having relaxed blood vessels, you prevent the eventual clothing. At the same time, it stops irregular heartbeat, keeps  the blood sugar levels in check and amends the blood flow.

So, as you can see, olive leaf tea has been proven to be one of the healthiest teas, alongside green tea. Try it for a couple of weeks and discover its beneficial effects.