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| Departments » Herbal Medicine » Materia Medica » Olea europea |
Note - the monographs are provided for informational purposes only, and are not to be used for self-medication.
Olea europea (Olive)
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Botanic Name |
Olea europea |
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Common Name |
Olive |
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Family |
Oleaceae |
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Parts Used |
The oil of the fruit, leaves, bark 1 |
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Habitat |
Asia Minor and Syria. Cultivated in Mediterranean countries, Chile and Peru, and South Australia 1 |
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Constituents |
Benzoic acid 1 Olivile 1 Mannite 1 |
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Actions |
Leaves Astringent 1 Antiseptic 1 Febrifuge 2 Tranquilliser 2 Oil Nourishing demulcent 1 Laxative 1 Emollient 1 Cholagogue 2 Aperient 3 Anti-cholesterolaemic 2 |
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Applications |
Fever 2 Nervous tension 2 High cholesterol 2 Burns, bruises, insect bites, sprains, pruritus 2 Hair tonic 1 Constipation 2 Ointment for rheumatic problems 3 Topically for joint, kidney and chest complaints 3 |
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Dosage |
Medium Dose (Leaf) High Dose (Oil) |
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Combinations |
N/A |
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C/I Cautions |
N/A |
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BHP S/I |
N/A |
Reference
- Grieve, M., A Modern Herbal, Tiger, Great Britain, 1994.
- Lust, J., The Herb Book, Bantam Books, USA, 1974.
- Brockhampton Press, Guide to Herbal Remedies, Brockhampton Press, London, 1996.