The olive has a long and fascinating history
Here are just a few interesting legends:
Ancient qualities that live on
Olive oil was believed to bestow strength and youth, not least because of the tree's longevity and its tremendous resilience. Even through the harshest summers and winters they continue to grow strong and bear fruit.
Early Middle East civilisations relied on olive oil to cure everything. To this day, many in the region drink the oil daily believing that it keeps the body running efficiently. Warm olive oil is commonly used in the west to soothe earache.
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