6. Olive Leaf Extract
Olive leaves have been known to have resisted bacterial infection for many years. They contain ingredients such as oleuropein that is capable of destroying pathogenic bacteria. Oleuropein is concentrated in the leaves and that’s where you can get most of the extracts. Its mostly used in the Middle East to treat a sore throat, coughs, fevers, high blood pressure, blood infection, gout and boosts immunity. Furthermore, it’s also used to reduce the effects of colds and flu.
Olive leaves are safe to use and can be kept and used for some time in the future. The leaves have immune boosting, anti-bacterial and antioxidants properties. The leaves ability to destroy both the bacteria and fungi makes it an effective antibiotic. Olive leaves destroy more than 50 of the harmful microorganisms.
Some of the bacteria that olive oil extracts destroy include Candida albicans, E Coli, Campylobacter jejuni, Helicobacter pylori and Staphylococcus aureus. It is a good natural antibiotic for a sore throat, ear infections, upper respiratory infections, gout, stomach ulcers, viral infections and bladder infections. In sinus infections, olive oil extract is able to kill the bacteria that could not be killed by medication. This prevents recurring attacks of sinusitis
It can be extracted from the leaves. The leaves can be cut into small pieces and placed in a well-closed container. You can add preservative by ensuring that all the leaves are well covered in it. Let the olive leaves stay in the container for 5 to 6 weeks. Then use a strainer to extract the liquid into another container or jar. The extract will now be ready for use. You can also take olive leaf extract supplements but consult your doctor before taking the supplement.