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Thursday, July 17, 2008
The Olive Tree and its medicinal quality
Medicinal Quality of the Olive tree
What? Olea Europaea
Where? Mediterranean
Working? Since the early days olives are used to make oil, creams, shampoos etc.. The fruits of the olive tree (olives) contain anti antioxidants and many unsaturated fats. There for olives prevent hart and arteries diseases. Olives also lubricate our intestines and help the constipation.
How? Internal or external use olive oil is good for you. Olive oil should be part of your regular kitchen ingredients. Another benefit is that olive oil makes your hair and skin look healthy. Creams and shampoos with olive oil prevent dryness and aging.
Caution! In the 70th and 80th many northern people had diarrhea during their visit to the Mediterranean. The sewer and or the tap water were often blamed. But it was just that the people were not used to the lubricating olive oil they were used to butter.