Herbal Remedy 745-1: Olive
Oil Taken Internally in Small Doses
DESCRIPTION
Olive oil taken internally in small doses was recommended
by Edgar Cayce in many cases involving problems with assimilation and elimination.
It was also regularly recommended after certain therapeutic interventions
such as castor oil packs and the three day apple fast. The action
of olive oil was described as:
"The [olive] oil adds to the elasticity of the functioning
of the intestinal tract, acting also as a food value to the system itself."
(4510-1)
For intestinal healing, olive oil was often used
in conjunction with similar therapies such as yellow saffron tea and slippery
elm bark water.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Unknown.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
As an intestinal healer and cleanser following abdominal
castor oil pack series or apple diet. May be helpful for diarrhea,
leaky gut syndrome manifesting as psoriasis.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
No known contraindications.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
A quarter to half a teaspoonful every three or four
hours during the waking period. Take for three or four days and rest for
three or four days before beginning again.
HOW SUPPLIED
Retail, various quantities.
CAYCE QUOTE ON HERBAL REMEDY 745-1
"... the circulation is carrying poisons that are as seepages from
the conditions we have indicated in the lower portion of the duodenum and
upper portion of the jejunum...
Also we would take internally very small quantities
or doses of Olive Oil, taken often, for period of three or four days; then
leave off for three or four days, then begin again. A quarter to
half a teaspoonful every three or four hours during the waking period."
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