Benefits of olive leaf
The olive tree, known as the immortal tree in mythology and botany, is a slow and laborious growing perennial. It is known that the average life span of olive trees is 300-400 years, but olive trees that are 3 thousand years old have also been encountered. Olives collected from the olive tree have miraculous properties. But the benefits of this miracle tree are not limited to this. Olives are processed and turned into oil. Thus, olive oil is obtained. At the same time, the leaves of the olive tree contain an anti-cancer substance called oleuropein. So, what is oleuropein, what are the benefits of olive leaf? Here is the important information in the corner of Ramazan Başan from Hürriyet…
What is oleuropein?
Studies show that this substance prevents cancer, moreover, it prevents its spread. The structure of this compound, which was first discovered in 1908, was only described in 1960.
The long life of the olive tree is based on the oleuropein substance in its leaves. This substance protects olive trees from diseases and pests. In addition, the calcium elenolaten substance from its leaves destroys harmful viruses, bacteria and fungi. The most productive environment for the olive tree, which is suitable for growing in calcareous, pebbly, stony and arid soils thanks to its deep roots, is climates with hot summers and mild winters. Because olive tree loves light, sun and temperature above 15°C. It is an evergreen, curved, large trunked, densely branched, long-lived tree with a height of 5-20 m. Its leaves are green in color and have a leathery structure. Scientists have observed that tumors shrunk by 50 percent in mice given oleuropein for 12 days.
Benefits of olive leaf:
olive leaves Some of its scientifically proven benefits are;
-Helps reduce insulin resistance.
- It provides relief from cold, flu and cold.
- In a study conducted in Australia in 2005, it was seen that the antioxidant capacity of olive leaves is 5 times higher than that found in vitamin C.
-Helps heal sinusitis.
- Protects against skin aging.
-Oleoropein is a molecule that fights cancer because it strengthens the immune system.