The regular consumption of olives can reduce the high cholesterol levels as well as the elevated blood pressure. This means that they are a perfect tool in preventing both cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Olives are rich in lutein which prevents diseases that affect the gallbladder, colon, prostate, and stomach. They can also effectively improve the function of the digestive system and prevent constipation, stomach ulcers, gastritis, and formation of gallstones.

Olives are also abundant in iron which can increase your blood count.

They can enhance the skin quality too due to their moisturizing properties. They contain vitamin E which makes the skin spotless and glowing. Moreover, they are rich in antioxidants which protect the skin against the harmful effects of the UV rays. This, in turn, prevents premature aging, wrinkles, and skin cancer.

Olives can improve the vision and the health of the eyes as well.

Olive leaf tea can decrease the high blood pressure, reduce the bad cholesterol and regulate the level of triglycerides in the blood.

Put 10 olive leaves into a pot and pour them with 500 ml of cold water. Make sure the mixture boils for 10 minutes and then let it cool for a bit. Strain the tea and consume 100 ml of this tea on a daily basis along with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Drink this beverage for 30 days and then test your blood count.

You can also use olive seeds to prepare tea.

Crush the seeds and put them into a pot. Add 500 ml of cold water and let the mixture boil for 10 minutes. Once it cools, strain it and add some honey. You should drink 100 ml of this tea every morning on an empty stomach. Consume it for 5 days and take a two-day break. Then, start drinking it again. The treatment should last for about 30 days.

Olive leaf tea fights diabetes

Pour ½water into a pot and add 10 olive leaves. Let the mixture boil for a while and once it cools, strain it and add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. You should drink this tea 3 times a day before each meal.

Olives encourage the elimination of kidney stones

Put 100 g of honey into a glass and add 100 ml of olive oil. Then, add some lemon juice and mix the ingredients with a wooden spoon. Consume 1 tablespoon of this mixture three times a day until it completely removes the kidney stones.

Lilac oil prevents rheumatoid arthritis and alleviates the pain in the knees, spine, and bones.

Strain 1 liter of sunflower oil and 1 liter of olive oil into an airtight glass jar. Then add 1 big lilac flower. Tighten the jar lid and let it stay in the sun for 21-40 days. After this period of time, strain the mixture and massage the affected areas of your body with it.

Ivy oil against cellulite and stretch marks

Put 10-15 ivy leaves into an airtight glass bottle or a jar and pour them with 250 ml of strained olive oil. Make sure the jar stays for about 7-10 days in the sun. Afterward, strain the mixture and massage the areas on your body where you have cellulite and stretch marks.

Syrup against flu

Squeeze two lemons and mix the lemon juice with 1 teaspoon of cold olive oil, 1 teaspoon of grape syrup or a teaspoon of honey and 2 garlic cloves. Consume this beverage once a day every morning on an empty stomach.