How to Use Olive Leaf Topically for Staph Infections

Staph infections can be caused by bacteria that reside on our skin. Most of the time the bacteria on our skin is harmless and is washed away when we clean our hands or bathe. However, if bacteria enter the blood stream through an open wound, it can cause a staph infection. Staph infections can range from relatively harmless, causing pimples or boils, to contributing to life-threatening illnesses, such as meningitis. For skin staph infections, olive leaf is a natural remedy that can be applied topically in a number of ways to treat symptoms.

Things You'll Need

• Olive leaf soap
• Olive leaf oil or extract

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Instructions

• 1

  Purchase olive leaf soap and olive leaf oil or extract from a health food store. Other olive leaf products include teas and pill supplements.

• 2

  Wash daily with olive leaf soap on areas affected by staph infections. These soaps are safe for use on all parts of your body, including the face. You can choose to apply the olive leaf soap on to affected areas, or to wash your entire body to prevent further infection.

• 3

  Rub olive leaf extract or oil onto the affected areas of the skin as needed throughout the day. Use at least twice per day for best results in soothing symptoms caused by staph infections.