Olea europaea Linn
Olea europaea Linn belongs to Oleaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Zaitun, Zeet.
The English name for this herb is Olive.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kahu, Khot, Showan, Shrun, Zaitun.
Description
Olea europaea Linn. An evergreen tree, upto 8 meters tail or more, with thornless, nearly terete branches; leaves elliptic, oblong or lanceolate, 2.5-7.5 cm long, dark green above, densely, silvery-whitish beneath, panicles shorter than leaves, flowers fragrant; drupe subglobose or oblong, black and shining when ripe, from 1.5-.5 CTT> long
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Olea europaea Linn's Bark is Astringent.
The pharmacological actions of Olea europaea Linn are Demulcent, Emollient, Irritant, Laxative, Nervine Stimulant, Nutritive Tonic, Resolvent, Sedative.
The pharmacological actions of Olea europaea Linn's Leaves are Anti-bacterial, Anti-diabetic, Astringent, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive.
The pharmacological actions of Olea europaea Linn's Oil are Cholagogue, Demulcent, Emollient, Laxative, Nervine Sedative, Resolvent, Sedative.
Indications
The indication of Olea europaea Linn's Decoction (leaves) is Cough.
The indications of Olea europaea Linn's Decoction (wood) are Diarrhoea, Stomatitis, Aphthae.
The indications of Olea europaea Linn's Oil are Abscesses, Asthenia, Hepatic Ailments, Irritation of Digestive Organs, Irritation of Alimentary Canal, Gall Bladder Stones, Urinary Bladder Stones, Sciatica, Liver Obstructions, Rheumatic Pain, Burns, Psoriasis, Alopecia, Kidney Stones, Pain, Paralysis, Chronic Constipation, Boils.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Olea europaea Linn are 1st order, warm and moist, 2nd order, warm and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Fruit of Olea europaea Linn is Characteristic.
Taste: Fruit: Bland.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Oil | 6.000 – 12.000 ml | N/A |
Available Brands
- NEOBAXHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TILA MUQAVI SHAHIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Olea europaea Linn is used in the preparation of Roghan Zaitun.
Substitutes
The substitute of Olea europaea Linn is Commiphora mukul (Hk. f. ex Stocks) Engler..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Olea europaea Linn's Fruit are Glucosides, Oleic Acid, Oleuropein, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Olea europaea Linn are Vinegar, Viola odorata Linn., Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Olea europaea Linn. (work in progress)