Monday 16 June 2014

OLIVE OIL

Olive oil contains over 75% monounsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols (an antioxidant), flavanoids and fat-soluble vitamin E. It has no protein, carbohydrate, sodium, cholesterols nor minerals. The first pressed olives (usually cold-pressed and produces lower acidity levels) is called Extra Virgin olive  oil. It is particularly rich in the phenolic antioxidants as well as squalene and oleic acid, so should be the best for usage. Olive oil should be stored in a cool, dark place, away from heat so as not to destroy its constituents.
Olive oil lowers LDL cholesterol level and the risk of skin colon & breast cancer and protects against coronary heart disease. It is anti aging by inhibiting oxidative stress. Olive oil also improves the operation of stomach & pancreas, reduces hypertension and bowel cancer, prevents bones problems in the aged, has protective and tonic effect of the epidermis, effective for hemorrhoids, anal fissure, skin diseases and pleurisy. Olive oil is a good preservative for foods such as sardines and other fish. It is beneficial for hyper acidity and gas troubles. The regular use of olive oil prevents common cold, pneumonia and gastro intestinal carcinoma. Olive oil gives exuberance to facial complexion, protects against poisons, regulates the digestive process, expels intestinal parasites, helps raise low libido, relieves sciatica & arthritis, treats dental cavities and leukoplaquea in the mouth and removes kidney or gall bladder stones.
Anal fissure
Take 2 spoonfuls of olive oil at bedtime and apply locally on fissure 8 spoonfuls of olive oil and 2 spoonfuls of ground henna leaves mixed as ointment before sleeping and in the morning.
Anti fungal 
Apply to affected area oil procured by burning of olive wood. Effective for fungal infections like ringworm, eczema, psoriasis, dandruff, alopecia, etc.
Boil, rash, ulcer, itch 
Apply olive oil or the water extracted from the crushed olive oil leaves locally.
Burn
Apply a combination of normal saline and olive oil.
Epilepsy 
Use olive oil for massage.
Muscle pain 
Massaging olive oil all over body also tones up the muscles and organs.
Small pox, boil 
Apply locally concentrated watery solution of olive leaves and fruits mixed with vinegar.
Teeth and gums 
Massage affected gums with olive oil and salt.

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