The European olive is a subtropical evergreen tree. From olives receive the most valuable product - olive oil. Due to its qualities, the olive tree has been cultivated for thousands of years in the Mediterranean, the Crimea and the Caucasus. The useful and healing properties of olive oil were also appreciated by the inhabitants of Asia and South America. The world leader in the cultivation of olives is Spain - more than 4.5 million tons per year.
And it all began with the tradition of the ancient Greeks. Once Poseidon, the god of the seas, dared to subordinate the terrestrial spaces, becoming the ruler of Attica. However, in the dispute with him for this area entered Athena - the daughter of Zeus, the goddess of crafts, knowledge and the arts. And Poseidon struck in anger with his trident over the land of the ancient Acropolis. And the source of it was scoring. A wise Athena planted in response to this source of olive trees. When it yielded fruit, the court of the gods evaluated the results of the efforts of both and made a verdict. The gods supported Poseidon, and the goddesses supported Athena. Nevertheless, the advantage in one voice brought victory to the olive tree. But the olive won not only in Ancient Greece. For the sake of succulent flesh and fragrant oil it began to grow everywhere.
Useful properties of olive oil and olives.
On the nutritional and healing properties of olives - the fruit of the olive tree, people have known since ancient times. Fresh they are not used for food. But the canned fruit is very tasty. They have a delicate, oily pulp. They have a special taste and gastronomic merits. Olive oil is rich in antioxidants. The most useful olive oil is olive oil. It is obtained with easy pressing by cold pressing. The oil obtained in this way is the best vegetable fat in the world. Because such a product is assimilated by 98%. For example, traditional sunflower oil is assimilated only by 80%. Olive oil and fruits are rich in unsaturated fatty acids. These useful acids help lower the cholesterol level in the human body. This prevents the development of atherosclerosis.
Home remedy for a variety of ailments.
It is said that an eaten on an empty stomach a dozen olives helps in the prevention of stomach ulcers. However, the glory of the olive as a medicinal plant is due mainly to the properties of the oil, which is squeezed out of its fruits. Russian healers advised taking oil in half with milk for poisoning with potent poisons to induce vomiting in patients. In modern folk medicine, olive oil is traditionally used as an easy laxative and cholagogue. If coughing is a problem, a mixture of olive oil, egg yolk and sugar helps well. Take two teaspoons of the medicine in the morning and in the evening. However, the therapeutic quality of oil is not limited to this.
With pain in the joints. Olive-chamomile oil can lubricate painful inflamed joints. To do this, heat one liter of olive oil and add to it 100 grams of dried chamomile flowers. Let the oil infuse for 10 minutes, then strain. Warm the warm oil in painful areas.
With back pain. In the case of muscle pains or exacerbation of sciatica, just a few drops of olive oil are enough. It should be carefully massage it into the skin at the site of painful sensations and you will become much easier.
To avoid hangover syndrome. Before you go to a dinner party or a friendly party, drink one tablespoon of olive oil. This way you will warn a possible hangover the next morning. The fact is that oil, enveloping the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, prevents the absorption of alcohol. A similar effect is also reduced by canned olives.
With fatigue and heaviness in the legs. If, after a long walk, you get sore feet, make a hot foot bath. After water massage, massage the calves and feet with a mixture of lemon juice and olive oil. The proportions must be met - 1: 1.
Cicatricial changes in the skin. Regularly, every two days, you should gently rub olive oil into the scars. Or grease them with a brush. If you have patience, you can somewhat reduce cicatricial changes in the skin. Even if they are obsolete.
With heartburn take before eating one tablespoon of olive oil. In this case, the secretion of gastric juice decreases.
Elimination of waste with olive oil.
Indian healing practices, whose age is almost three thousand years, have in their arsenal various methods of applying olive oil for medicinal purposes. Since ancient times, it has established itself as a means of purifying the body of toxins. One of the most popular slag techniques is the shaking of olive oil in the mouth. However, with this method only high-quality oil should be used.
In the morning on an empty stomach, take one tablespoon of olive oil in your mouth. For 15-20 minutes, chase him with the movements of the lips and cheeks, filter between the teeth, even chew it. Shake the oil until it resembles the color of milk. When this happens, spit out the oil. Do not swallow it under any circumstances, since it contains unwanted substances. After the procedure, rinse your mouth and brush your teeth thoroughly to empty the mouth of oil residues. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated before lunch or dinner. However, cleaning with oil should not be done more than twice a day. If it seems to you that you can not stand the 15 minute procedure, do not be upset. The main thing is to start!
One of the main principles of this miraculous technique - the longer, the better. "Chew" olive oil is useful in many diseases. This method is most effective for headaches, allergies, bronchitis, problems with digestion and inflammation of the tonsils. The state of health improves markedly during the first week of cleansing. In chronic diseases treatment is recommended to be conducted from six to twelve weeks.
People have learned to use the healing and healing properties of olive oil for a long time. There are many methods and recipes. But to ensure benefit to your body, you should consult your doctor before using these methods.