Olive Oil
Botanical Name: Olea euopaea
Common Names and Synonyms: Oliva
Background: In addition to its culinary uses, olive oil has been
used for centuries as a laxative and skin conditioner. The olive
tree is native to the Mediterranean area, with the exception of Egypt.
The small evergreen tree with lance-shaped leaves is cultivated for its
oil bearing fruit. In spring creamy white flowers appear followed
by oval green fleshy fruit containing the seed. The fruit ripens
to a dark purple before it is ready for pressing. The best quality
oil comes from the first pressing of fresh ripe olives. The oil is
pale yellow-green and has a subtle flavor. Olive oil is reputed to
reduce levels of blood cholesterol. The olive branch is a symbol
of peace.
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Olive Oil in the Cayce Readings
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Olive Oil was one of the most commonly recommended botanical medicines
in the readings for various applications such as massage oil, laxative,
and intestinal healer.
Cayce Quotes on Olive Oil
4661-1
Well that, at least every other day, there be a
massage of the brachial centers, lumbar centers, with equal parts of Olive
Oil and Tincture of Myrrh. These act as foods for centers, allaying
the distresses in nerve ends.
For, the therapeutic value of the properties given
to the skin itself is as follows: As given, as known and held by
the ancients more than the present modes of medication, olive oil - properly
prepared (hence pure olive oil should always be used) - is one of the most
effective agents for stimulating muscular activity, or mucus-membrane activity,
that may be applied to a body. Olive Oil, then, combined with the Tincture
of Myrrh will be very effective; for the Tincture of Myrrh acts with the
pores of the skin in such a manner as to strike in, causing the circulation
to be carried to affected parts where tissue has been in the nature of
folds - or scar tissue, produced from superficial activity from the active
forces in the body itself, in making for coagulation in any portion of
the system, whether external or internal. And, as indicated in the
specific conditions referred to in relation to this body, will be MOST
effectual. The Camphorated Oil is merely the same basic force [as
Olive Oil?] to which has been added properties of Camphor in more or less
its raw or original state, than the spirits of same. Such activity
in the epidermis is not only to produce soothing to affected areas but
to stimulate the circulation in such effectual ways and manners as to combine
with the other properties in bringing what will be determined, in the course
of two to two and a half years, a new skin!
5603-5
(Q) What treatment to stimulate eliminations?
(A) These are best stimulated by the diet and exercise.
As has been seen in those given, these in the diet should be that as is
a mild LAXATIVE, rather than CATHARTICS, see? and when there is the tendency
of this condition to become sluggish, those of oils - PREFERABLY much more
of olive than just plain mineral oil, for olive oil - PROPERLY taken -
is a food for the intestinal tract. This would be well to be considered
by many: That, that may be ASSIMILATED by the system - of olive oil
- pure - is food value for the system itself, and tends to stimulate peristaltic
movements, see?
Taken, then, in very small quantities - but rather
often, and when found to disagree - or a tendency, from the foods or the
character of drinks taken - discontinue; for nothing is more severe than
rancid, or oil that has become over acted on by the hydrochlorics in the
system. Only that as will assimilate. So olive oil, or mineral
oil - in moderation; but diet and exercise the best.
5592-2
We would also add at this time more olive oil, that
the muco-membrane in the colon and intestinal area may have more activity
or food value for the digestive system itself, as well as aiding the colon
in the eliminations and assisting peristaltic movements, which will overcome
the tendency for constipation in the system. This we would take,
all the body will assimilate. Better that same be taken in small
doses and as often as assimilation permits. Take half to a teaspoonful
every two to four hours. Should there become the tendency for regurgitation,
then reduce the quantity of the dosage but continue with same.
5522-1
(Q) What causes the secretions to seem to stop at times in my
body, especially in the mouth?
(A) The attempting of the system to use all of the vital forces
in the secretion of the system to overcome or MEET the needs of that existent
in the stomach, or lower portion, and intestines.
(Q) What causes so much gas in my stomach?
(A) Same reactions. Do these as we have outlined, and then
in twenty to thirty days we will give the changes as are, or have come
about. These should react with the body in a PROPER manner to assist
in ELIMINATING - provided eliminations are kept up. Well, with the
taking of these properties, that occasionally oil and olive oil enemas
be used to eliminate from the lower intestines, and use it in half and
half of white oil and olive oil - taking possibly a pint as an enema.
This should be at least once each week.
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