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General -
Olea
europaea is a small, ever green tree, averaging 20 feet or more in
height. It has many thin branches with opposite branchlets and
shortly-stalked, opposite, lanceolate leaves about 2 ¼ inches long,
acute, entire and smooth, pale green above and silvery below. The bark
is pale grey and the flowers numerous, small and creamywhite in colour.
The dark purple fruit is a drupe about ¾ inch long, ovoid and often
pointed, the fleshy part filled with oil. The thick, bony stone has a
blunt keel down one side. It contains a single seed. The large ‘Queen
Olives’ grown near Cadiz are chiefly exported to the United States; the
smaller ‘Manzanillo’ is principally consumed in Spain and Spanish
America.
Uses -
Among
the known benefits of olive oil are the following:
1. Olive oil helps control LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), which is
the one that leads to heart disease, at the same time it raises the good
cholesterol or HDL levels.
2. Olive oil helps protect and is very well tolerated by the stomach. It
has beneficial effects on ulcers and gastritis as well as helps lower
the incidence of gallstones.
3. Extra virgin olive oil, in particular, contains very high levels of
antioxidants, particularly vitamin E and phenols.
4. Olive oil is an excellent alternative for your skin.
Olive oil for your skin
Since ancient times, Mediterranean people have used olive oil to
hydrate, regenerate and soften their skin, as well as strengthen and
hydrate their hair and nails. Here are some great tips you can use too:
1. For brittle and dry nails and to soften the cuticles soak nails in a
small cup of olive oil and lemon.
2. For softer and smoother hands and feet apply a generous amount of
cold olive oil after your shower and cover with cotton gloves and socks.
Also, apply extra oil wherever the skin feels rough or cracked.
3. To soothe and nourish your skin add to your bath some olive oil.
4. Use olive oil to relieve dry or chapped lips.
5. To repair split ends, make your hair shinier, silkier and more
lustrous and even help heal dandruff, massage some olive oil into your
scalp and hair, then cover the hair with a plastic cap for at least 30
minutes and then shampoo as usual. |
Botanical Name: Olea europaea
Aroma: Strong
Health
Benefits: Arthritis, Heart Disease, Inflammation, Dehydration
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Carrier
Oils packing:
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50 ml, 100
ml, or any pack asked by customer. Minimum order in our label 1000
and in private label 5000
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Bulk
packing is also available.
All of our oils are 100% pure and natural oils, of
therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides.
Although all of our
products are of premium quality, this oil is not certified
organic oils.
Olive oils and aromatherapy
products can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage
oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, spa's, hair treatments, and more.
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