petey
Senior Cook
boufa06 said:Petey, it seems that you would not have much luck in finding olive trees in or around NJ. If you want I can send you some from our groves.
To prepare them, I steep the leaves in very hot water for about 5 minutes, strain and drink the brew just like tea. I usually drink it in the morning.
A rather different preparation involves grinding one cup of olive leaves and one cup of water in a blender until you get a very fine paste or suspension. Then you take 1-2 shot glasses of this once in the morning and once before going to bed.
I have never tried the second method. I do imagine that the taste of the concoction would be bitter. The one I prefer tastes a lot milder and pleasant.
So many great people around the world!!! Thank you so much for the info and the offer boufa06 but i've found something called "Red Yeast Rice" which is used in China and said to be effective and it's easily found on the shelf of vitamin stores here.
Cheers! Petey