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Olea europaea Linn

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.

Warning: Excessive use of olive oil in conditions where sepsis is already present, may exert harmful effects (thus contra-indicated in such conditions).

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

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Oil6.000 – 12.000 mlN/A

Available Brands

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)