08/10/2026
🫒Natural Benefits of the Wild Olive Tree 🫒
So how can you identify which is which ..?
The difference between our garden grown olive tree and the wild olive tree is pretty clear to distinguish...
The main difference would be noticed by the fruit and leaves 🍃
The garden olive trees' fruit are large, fleshy and oil rich, and the leaves are longer and wider with light green on top.
The wild olive produces small, dry and bitter fruit, with a more narrow leaves, and in a darker tone of green.
The wild olive tree holds a few beautiful natural benefits like ...
🫒infusing the leaves and bark in a tea, could help treat a sore throat, kidney problems, urinary tract infection and even to break a fever 🤒
🫒 the oil from this tree is exceptionally rare and considered a medicinal superfood - it contains high levels of antioxidants (more than what's in your extra virgin olive oil) making it an excellent anti-inflammatory for the heart and a powerful hydration treatment for aging skin.
⚠️ However, use with caution ⚠️
Remedies using olive leaves are highly effective at lowering blood pressure, as well as blood sugar levels - so consult your doctor if using prescribed meds as it can work against it.
Just another way for nature to save the day 🌿
