Olive oil, also known as ‘Jaitoon ka tel’ is a pale yellow to dark green oil. It is extensively used in cooking and as a salad dressing.
Olive oil helps to reduce high cholesterol as it lowers total and bad cholesterol in the body. It also helps in controlling diabetes by lowering the blood sugar levels and helps manage constipation due to its laxative property. Apart from these, it might also be beneficial in managing high blood pressure and rheumatoid arthritis.
Olive oil is good for skin and hair. It helps control dryness and improves overall complexion of the skin when applied daily at night. This is due to its anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
According to Ayurveda, Olive oil helps in balancing Vata-Kapha and slightly Pitta dosha as well. It is good for massage in babies when used along with some essential oils.
Olive oil might lower blood sugar levels. Thus, it is advisable for diabetic patients to monitor their blood sugar levels regularly while taking Olive oil so as to avoid any sudden drop in sugar levels.
Olive oil : Olea europaea, Kaau, Zaitun, Jaitun ka tel, Kaan, Julipe, Olivu, Saidun, Kandeloto, Wild Olive, Oleaster, Zaytoon, Zaytun, Zeitun, Aliv Enney, Jeeta Tailam, Oliva tela, Aliv enne, Jalapai tela, Aliv nune
Related Posts
Health Indication of Acidity
By rajesh
0 Comments
Symptoms Of Acidity
The symptoms of acidity occur when some of the acid content of the stomach flows back up
Safed Musli
By rajesh
0 Comments
Safed musli or White musli is a wildly grown white-colored herb. It is often referred to as "White gold"
Sandalwood
By rajesh
0 Comments
Sandalwood or Svetchandan is also known as Srigandha as per Ayurveda. It is one of the oldest and most
Radish
By rajesh
0 Comments
Mooli or Radish is a root vegetable that has a number of medicinal properties. It can be
Wheat
By rajesh
0 Comments
Wheat is the most widely cultivated cereal crop in the world. It is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, proteins
Chamomile
By rajesh
0 Comments
Chamomile, commonly known as German Chamomile is also referred to as “star among medicinal species”. It is