The olive leaf
Did you know that there is considerably more healing power in olive leaves than in olives or oil?
What active ingredients are contained in the olive leaves?
In addition to secondary plant substances such as polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals, the main active ingredient is oleuropein. It is the essential reason for the great resistance of the olive tree. Thus, the tree produces the bitter substance for its protection against bacteria and insects. Oleuropein is also found in olive oil, but its concentration in olive leaves is many times greater.we make this power available to you with our elixirs.
History
The olive tree is one of the oldest cultivated plants, along with the fig tree and the vine, and its history dates back to ancient times. Archaeological findings indicate that in Crete and Syria around 4000 BC the wild form was developed into the fertile cultivated form.
On Fartàritx grow some olive trees whose age is estimated at more than 1000 years. They were probably planted in the 9th century, when Moors cultivated the estate.
The olive tree has a special symbolic value in many cultures, as we can learn from numerous legends and traditions:
In Greek mythology, there is a beautiful legend about the olive tree:
Poseidon, the god of the seas, and Athena, the goddess of wisdom, had a dispute about who should become the ruler of Attica. Zeus suggested that the two disputants should prepare a gift for the people of Attica that would be of everlasting value. The contest was held on the rock of today's Acropolis.
On the spot, Poseidon thrust his mighty trident into the rock and immediately water gushed from the spring, but it was salt water.
Athena, however, thrust her lance into the ground and an olive tree grew from it.
The olive tree gave food, oil and wood and thus she won the duel. The city of Athens was named after her.
In the Roman legends
, the one who saw the light of day under an olive tree was said to have divine descent. For example, Romulus and Remus, the founders of the city of Rome, were born under an olive tree.
Until the present time
In some places there is still a tradition of giving a bride and groom an olive tree to symbolize the permanence of the marriage. Symbolically, the life force of the tree should be transferred to the couple.
The effect of oleuropein
The positive effects of oleuropein include mainly its anti-inflammatory properties, it has an antiviral and antifungal effect. Thus, the antioxidant is well suited for the treatment of various viral diseases.
In addition, oleuropein is said to have a calming and detoxifying effect, it strengthens the immune system, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels and stabilizes blood sugar levels. By promoting blood flow, oleuropein also prevents arteriosclerosis.
Olive trees on Fartàritx
Up here in the mountains of the Tramuntana olive trees were planted many centuries ago, forests of wild olive trees characterize the landscape of Fartàritx
The powerful effect attributed to the olive leaves of the wild olive, is used as a base in all elixirs.
