Probably the most popular cosmetics today
are anti ageing creams. Olive leaf extracts are actually a great alternative to
anti ageing creams owing to their amazing composition which improve health,
wellness and bring about overall longetivity. The olive leaf extracts are
assumed to improve immune system function, which keeps away many diseases and infections.
The most important health benefit
of this leaf is that its extracts improve circulation of blood, which keeps the
organs healthy, eliminate toxin accumulations, and thereby keep the skin
glowing and healthy.
Antioxidant properties: Olive leaf extracts are loaded with
antioxidants which fight away free radicals that cause cancer. They also help
protect the blood vessels from damage and have thought to reverse the effects
of atherosclerosis.
The olive leaves have both
astringent and antiseptic qualities which make them an all-rounder.
Anti-hypertensive properties: With increased stress levels,
hypertension can be a serious problem. That's when olive leaf extracts can come
handy. These extracts are thought to be anti-hypertensive in function, which significantly
lower blood pressure, thereby preventing any heart complications that may
arise.
Other benefits: Apart from these, olive leaf extracts do have many
other health benefits. The compound oleuropein, a constituent of olive leaves
is thought to be the main reason for disease resistance in the olive plant.
Thus, consumption of olive leaf extracts is thought to keep away many diseases
and infections like candida infections, meningitis, influenza, common cold,
encephalitis, pneumonia, chronic fatigue, hepatitis B, malaria, gonorrhea,
dengue, shingles, tuberculosis, dental, ear, urinary tract and surgical
infections and those conditions associated with a virus, retrovirus and
bacteria.
Furthermore, this extract is
thought to increase energy levels, maintain blood pressure levels and support
the cardiovascular and immune system.
People susceptible to cold and
viruses can benefit a lot by using olive leaf extracts as a preventive agent.
Some people have also noted added benefits of using olive leaf extracts which
include reduced arrhythmias (irregularity of heartbeats), less toothache and
pain associated with hemorrhoids, diminished cravings, improved psoriasis and
reduction in the pain of chronically achy joints.
Most pharmaceutical anti infective drugs work by a
specific route, however, the extracts of this leaf, when used instead of
medications, can work better since they selectively block an entire virus
specific system in the individual. It is for this reason that they are thought
to be true anti viral compounds.
Source: Medindia
