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.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
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Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- Análisis genético y fenotípico de las accesoiones de olivo 'Mehras' reveló una diversidad genética moderada a alta con agrupamientos claros y variación en características de frutos y hojas.
- El tratamiento con ácido de oliva mostró una restauración parcial de las defensas antioxidantes y una reducción en los niveles de especies reactivas de óxido en el daño por isquemia-reperfusión testicular en ratones.
- El análisis de la diversidad genética reveló una división norte-sur con las poblaciones de Dhofar formando una linaje distinto entre los accesos de olivo silvestre de las montañas de Omán.
- El tratamiento con el biostimulante microbiano MICOSAT F® aumentó el crecimiento y alteró la metabolización del carbono y el nitrógeno en los olivos, potencialmente mejorando su resiliencia climática.
- The study found that adjusting olive paste pH during malaxation influenced oil yield, phenolic content, and quality parameters of virgin olive oil.
- 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.
- Las respuestas a la fertilización foliar dependieron del cultivar en el tamaño de los frutos, indicadores de calidad y composición mineral entre diferentes cultivares de olivo.
- El estudio mostró que las variedades de olivo responden de manera diferente a la infección por Xylella fastidiosa, con LECCINO resistente mostrando activación génica específica mientras que OLIVA ROSSA susceptible presenta reprogramación generalizada pero ineficaz.
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: Análisis genético y fenotípico de las accesoiones de olivo 'Mehras' reveló una diversidad genética moderada a alta con agrupamientos claros y variación en características de frutos y hojas.
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.
Fuentes
- T2 Microbial biostimulant reshapes carbon and nitrogen metabolism in olive trees: dendrochronological insights into enhanced growth and climate adaptation. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Differential transcriptomic landscapes of olive cultivars facing Xylella fastidiosa infection. literature abstract metadata
- 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
- T2 Role of maslinic acid in ischemia-reperfusion-induced testicular injury in rats. literature abstract metadata
- 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
- T2 Genetic and Phenotypic Variations Within Ancient 'Mehras' Olive (Olea europaea L.). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Olive Leaf Extract Health-Promoting and Anti-Tumor Properties: An Adjunct Therapy in Pediatric Oncology? literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effect of olive paste pH during malaxation on virgin olive oil properties. literature abstract metadata