Olive

Olea europaea

Olea europaea, commonly known as the olive tree, is a traditional plant with its roots deeply embedded in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures. Traditionally, it has been used for various purposes such as food, oil production, and even medicinal applications like treating skin conditions; however, specific traditional uses are not well-documented. Scientific evidence indicates moderate to high genetic diversity among olive accessions, particularly noted in wild populations from Oman's mountains. Genetic analyses have shown a north-south split with distinct lineages, while phenotypic studies revealed variation in fruit and leaf traits. Some research suggests that maslinic acid treatments may offer partial protection against oxidative stress following testicular injury in rats. Additionally, the use of MICOSAT F® as a microbial biostimulant has been associated with enhanced growth and altered metabolic processes in olive trees, potentially improving their climate resilience. Safety concerns are minimal, with no major issues recorded, and there is currently no evidence of significant drug interactions.

لمحة سريعة
أفضل دليل
D
تحذيرات

للمعلومات فقط. الاستخدام التقليدي لا يعني فعاليّة مثبتة. تختلف الأدلة والسلامة — راجع المصادر المذكورة.

ما يقوله العلم

  • التحليل الجيني والظاهري للمستجلات الزيتونية 'مهرارس' أظهر تنوعًا جينيًا متوسطًا إلى عالي مع تجميع واضح وتنوع في خصائص الثمار والأوراق. D PMID
  • أظهر علاج حمض الماسلينيك تحسينًا جزئيًا للدفاعات مضادة للأكسدة وانخفاضًا في مستويات الجسيمات الأكسидية بعد إصابة إعادة التروية الكلوية الناجمة عن نقص التدفق الدموي لدى الفئران. D PMID
  • التحليل الوراثي لمدى التنوع كشف عن تقسيم شمال-جنوب مع أنواع دوفار تشكل سلالة منفصلة بين الأصناف البرية من زيتون العتيقة في جبال عمان. D PMID
  • العلاج بالبيوستимولانت الميكروبي ميكوسات F® أدى إلى زيادة النمو والتغير في عملية الأكسجين والنيتروجين في شجر الزيتون، مما قد يعزز مقاومتهم للتغير المناخي. D PMID
  • The study found that adjusting olive paste pH during malaxation influenced oil yield, phenolic content, and quality parameters of virgin olive oil. D PMID
  • The study highlights that olive leaf extract exhibits multiple beneficial effects, including anti-inflammatory and anti-tumoral properties, though its role as an adjunct therapy in pediatric oncology remains to be fully elucidated. D PMID
  • الردود على التغذية الجذرية عبر الأوراق تختلف بناءً على النوع في الحجم، المؤشرات الجودة والتركيب الكيميائي للمعادن بين أنواع الزيتون المختلفة. D PMID
  • وجدت الدراسة أن الأصناف المزروعة من الزيتون تتفاعل معًا بشكل مختلف مع العدوى بـ Xylella fastidiosa ، حيث أظهر LECCINO المقاوم نشاطًا جينيًا محددًا بينما تعرض OLIVA ROSSA الحساس للاستجابة الواسعة ولكن غير الفعالة. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Olive?

Olive (Olea europaea) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Olive?

8 sourced findings are recorded for Olive; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: التحليل الجيني والظاهري للمستجلات الزيتونية 'مهرارس' أظهر تنوعًا جينيًا متوسطًا إلى عالي مع تجميع واضح وتنوع في خصائص الثمار والأوراق.

How strong is the evidence for Olive?

The strongest finding for Olive carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Olive safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Olive in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Olive interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Olive in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Olive?

Olive is also known as: Олива европейская, olivier européen.

Is Olive a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

المصادر

  1. T2 Microbial biostimulant reshapes carbon and nitrogen metabolism in olive trees: dendrochronological insights into enhanced growth and climate adaptation. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Differential transcriptomic landscapes of olive cultivars facing Xylella fastidiosa infection. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Genomic insights into population structure and conservation of wild olive (Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata) in Oman's Dhofar and Hajar Mountains. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Role of maslinic acid in ischemia-reperfusion-induced testicular injury in rats. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Cultivar dependent responses of olive (Olea europaea L.) to foliar fertilization in fruit quality and mineral composition of leaves and fruits. literature abstract metadata
  6. T2 Genetic and Phenotypic Variations Within Ancient 'Mehras' Olive (Olea europaea L.). literature abstract metadata
  7. T2 Olive Leaf Extract Health-Promoting and Anti-Tumor Properties: An Adjunct Therapy in Pediatric Oncology? literature abstract metadata
  8. T2 Effect of olive paste pH during malaxation on virgin olive oil properties. literature abstract metadata