Olive oil

The olive tree is a good source of food and resistance to plant diseases. Olive leaf juice, extract, or powder are considered antibiotics and antivirals. They also strengthen the immune system, which protects the body from diseases and infections, and reduces the symptoms of cold viruses, smallpox, and herpes. The leaves contain a substance (unsaturated fatty acid), which is a strong antibacterial substance against viruses, parasites, yeast bacteria, and protozoa, as it prevents their growth. The oil is also rich in iron elements that strengthen the body. Olive oil prepared from olive fruits by cold pressing (called virgin oil) or with solvents treats recurring allergies and digestive system problems and acts as a mild laxative. It also addresses swollen lymph nodes, weakness, swollen and painful joints, loss of appetite, swollen sinuses, and respiratory system problems, especially asthma. It helps with skin ulcers, itching, anxiety, infection issues, and muscle weakness. The Greeks used it to clean and heal wounds. It is antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiviral. It is beneficial for hemorrhoids and acts as a mild diuretic, so it has been used to treat gout, reduce blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and strengthen the immune system. It is useful in treating viral diseases, lupus, hepatitis, AIDS, prostate problems, psoriasis, and bladder infections. An extract is prepared for this purpose. Olive oil is distinguished from other animal and vegetable fats in that it is easy to digest, as other oils and fats require several digestive processes before the body can absorb them. The fats it contains are similar to those found in breast milk, making it easy to absorb, which makes it a beneficial food for children and the elderly. 85% of the fats in it are heart-friendly and help reduce blood cholesterol. It contains a large amount of vitamin D, and it also has important substances that contribute to strengthening the nerves, along with antioxidants that help break down harmful molecules accumulated in the body, which aids in maintaining health. Olive oil contains oleic and palmitic acid with antioxidants such as flavonoids, vitamin E, and carotene, which are compounds that work to regulate blood sugar levels. Olive oil also slows digestion in the stomach, thus helping to slow down the increase in sugar. It also contains the compounds oleuropein, oleocanthal, and hydroxytyrosol, which prevent platelet aggregation, as well as caffeic acid, which stimulates the nervous system.