Olea europaea

Olea europaea, Oleaceae, Phenolic compounds, most important of which are the secoiridoids, oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxy-phenylethanol). The leaves also contain 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylesters, flavonoid glycosides (rutin and luteolin), caffeic, gallic, malic and vanillic acid, vitamins and resins. The fruits, which are used in medicinal oils, contain olein, palmitin, arachidonic and cholesterol.
Olea europaea, Oleaceae, Phenolic compounds, most important of which are the secoiridoids, oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxy-phenylethanol). The leaves also contain 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylesters, flavonoid glycosides (rutin and luteolin), caffeic, gallic, malic and vanillic acid, vitamins and resins. The fruits, which are used in medicinal oils, contain olein, palmitin, arachidonic and cholesterol.Olea europaea, Oleaceae, Phenolic compounds, most important of which are the secoiridoids, oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxy-phenylethanol). The leaves also contain 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylesters, flavonoid glycosides (rutin and luteolin), caffeic, gallic, malic and vanillic acid, vitamins and resins. The fruits, which are used in medicinal oils, contain olein, palmitin, arachidonic and cholesterol.Olea europaea, Oleaceae, Phenolic compounds, most important of which are the secoiridoids, oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxy-phenylethanol). The leaves also contain 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylesters, flavonoid glycosides (rutin and luteolin), caffeic, gallic, malic and vanillic acid, vitamins and resins. The fruits, which are used in medicinal oils, contain olein, palmitin, arachidonic and cholesterol.Olea europaea, Oleaceae, Phenolic compounds, most important of which are the secoiridoids, oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxy-phenylethanol). The leaves also contain 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylesters, flavonoid glycosides (rutin and luteolin), caffeic, gallic, malic and vanillic acid, vitamins and resins. The fruits, which are used in medicinal oils, contain olein, palmitin, arachidonic and cholesterol.Olea europaea, Oleaceae, Phenolic compounds, most important of which are the secoiridoids, oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxy-phenylethanol). The leaves also contain 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylesters, flavonoid glycosides (rutin and luteolin), caffeic, gallic, malic and vanillic acid, vitamins and resins. The fruits, which are used in medicinal oils, contain olein, palmitin, arachidonic and cholesterol.Olea europaea, Oleaceae, Phenolic compounds, most important of which are the secoiridoids, oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxy-phenylethanol). The leaves also contain 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylesters, flavonoid glycosides (rutin and luteolin), caffeic, gallic, malic and vanillic acid, vitamins and resins. The fruits, which are used in medicinal oils, contain olein, palmitin, arachidonic and cholesterol.Olea europaea, Oleaceae, Phenolic compounds, most important of which are the secoiridoids, oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxy-phenylethanol). The leaves also contain 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylesters, flavonoid glycosides (rutin and luteolin), caffeic, gallic, malic and vanillic acid, vitamins and resins. The fruits, which are used in medicinal oils, contain olein, palmitin, arachidonic and cholesterol.Olea europaea, Oleaceae, Phenolic compounds, most important of which are the secoiridoids, oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxy-phenylethanol). The leaves also contain 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylesters, flavonoid glycosides (rutin and luteolin), caffeic, gallic, malic and vanillic acid, vitamins and resins. The fruits, which are used in medicinal oils, contain olein, palmitin, arachidonic and cholesterol.Olea europaea, Oleaceae, Phenolic compounds, most important of which are the secoiridoids, oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxy-phenylethanol). The leaves also contain 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylesters, flavonoid glycosides (rutin and luteolin), caffeic, gallic, malic and vanillic acid, vitamins and resins. The fruits, which are used in medicinal oils, contain olein, palmitin, arachidonic and cholesterol.
Botanical Nomenclature Olea europaea
Common Name Olive
Taxonomy- Family Oleaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Olea europaea is an evergreen tree growing from 10 to 15m. The upper side of the opposite, pointed, lanceolate leaves is dark-green, while their underside is silver. The flowers are small, white, hermaphrodite and fragrant. The fruits are small, green or black-purple and usually in wild species are smaller than those of the cultivated. The flowering lasts from April to June and the harvesting takes place from August to December.
Region Found Epirus
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Leaves, seeds
Active Substances Phenolic compounds, most important of which are the secoiridoids, oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxy-phenylethanol). The leaves also contain 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylesters, flavonoid glycosides (rutin and luteolin), caffeic, gallic, malic and vanillic acid, vitamins and resins. The fruits, which are used in medicinal oils, contain olein, palmitin, arachidonic and cholesterol.
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The whole plant has tonic, astringent, antipyretic, laxative, vasodilatory and hypoglycaemic properties. The herbal extract is used for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, as reduces the blood pressure and the levels of LDL cholesterol in blood. Therefore it can be administered for the treatment of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. The polyphenols, which are contained in leaves, inhibit platelet aggregation and thereby prevent the clotting. Finally, the herbal tea is administered against gallstones, colic kidney and diabetes, as well to stimulate the immune system in cases of fungal, bacterial and viral infections such as common flu and herpes.
Method of Administration The plant is administered as cholagogue and laxative in the form of herbal oil. It is applied externally as soothing, healing and emollient in the form of herbal infusion against eczema, psoriasis and injuries or in the form of liniments against burns. Finally, it is administered as antihypertensive and hypoglycemic in the form of herbal tea (225g of dried leaves in 4,5L of boiled water, a cup of tea 3 times a day before eating).
Toxicity- Adverse Effects No side effects are reported.
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