Olive Leaf is whole, and sold by the ounce.
The olive tree is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen that grows to about 30 feet tall. The leaves are gathered all year long.
Olive leaf is an ancient remedy whose first recorded use was in 1000 BC. Olive leaf has been directly cited in science, mythology, and the Bible as a healer. The leaves of olive trees have been used for thousands of years as a homeopathic remedy in the Mediterranean part of the world.
The olive tree has a great history in the Mediterranean region of the world. It is known as a sign of peace.
For example, you may have heard the saying, 'extending an olive branch.' However, it also has medicinal purposes. Since ancient times, olive leaf has been used to treat skin wounds.
Olive oil is the most commonly used component of the olive tree, but olive leaves still have a purpose. Olive leaves can help to reduce high blood pressure. They also can help remove excess water from the body. Leaves also have uses for diabetics.
Magical Properties:
Zodiac:
Gender: Male
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Deities: Athena Apollo, Irene, Minerva and Ra
Basic Powers: Healing, Peace, Fertility, Potency, Protection, Lust
Hang the branches over the door and on the chimney for protection from evil and lightning. Wear to bring luck.
Use in spells to calm and quiet a quarreling home, and after performing a house blessing or spring cleaning. Strew about home under doormats, corners of room’s etc. The leaves spread through a room will cause peaceful vibrations.
Add 9 Olive leaves to spring or rain water, soak for 3 days, strain and use as blessing water for house blessings, magic circles. Place olive leaves and wine in Chalice as altar offering.
Athenian brides wore crowns of olive leaves to bring fertility. It is also believed that when eaten, olives ensure the sexual potency in men and induce lust.
The oil used in anointing oils helps aid in healing. The leaf imprinted with Athena's name and placed on the head or body will aid headache to go away.
The leaves made into a sachet and hung from the door will drive away evil and if placed against the chimney will protect from lightning strikes.
This is a herb of luck so include in sachets or amulets to increase its power. As a solar herb it can be used for invoking all solar deities as well as Athena, Poseidon and Zeus.
It is considered to be a symbol of honor and can be used in ritual to honor both deities and people.
Medicinal Usage:
Applications include using olive leaves or olive oil as a diuretic and blood sugar control. Olive leaves are primarily used to improve heart health. They can be used to lower blood pressure and improve circulation.
They even help maintain appropriate blood sugar levels to the point they help to lower blood sugar.
Impetigo, pink eye, ear infections, and eye infections, gout, boils, and rashes can all benefit from therapy with OLF. The benefits of olive leaf extract are contraindicated with prescribed antibiotics.
It seems to work as a pathogen inhibitor, shutting down the specific processes that a pathogen uses to replicate itself.
Culinary Usage:
Olive leaf has been used as a garnish, in salads, and of course olive leaf teas.
Cosmetic Usage:
OLF is used in conjunction with olive oil to create moisturizers, soaps, and creams for topical application.
It also helps rejuvenate and reinvigorate connective tissue, which fights wrinkles and smooths out skin tone.
Other creams are used to stimulate the muscles and joints to increase blood flow prior to engaging in sports or vigorous activity.
These benefits of olive leaf extract make it very suitable for cosmetic applications.
Usage Example:
For constipation, a tablespoon of olive oil taken in the morning or with soup will ease the problem. This is also believed to ease colic.
Externally, when mixed with egg white the oil makes a good treatment for burns or bites. Chopped olive leaves in tincture form have been shown to help control diabetes and hypertension.
For olive leaf tea, place 30 grams of dried olive leaf per liter of water. Boil until the water reduces to half the amount. Then take two cups per day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
It takes longer to steep than a regular tea and it can be drunk hot or iced.
NOTE: Although there are medical usage notations provided for Olive Leaf listed above, we are not doctors, and do not provide this educational information as medical advice. We suggest you consult with a physician or certified herbalist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information provided above is strictly informational, and not meant or intended as medical advice. The Magick Moon, nor its employees shall be held responsible, or liable for the misuse of herbs listed in this section.
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