Paul Bresling, the leader of the researchers of the Monell Chemistry Center of the USA operating in Philadelphia, who conducted the research, the results of which were published in the British scientific journal "Nature", announced that a substance found in painkillers called "Ibuprofen" was found in extra virgin olive oil. The scientist said that the substance in extra virgin olive oil, which gives a burning sensation when passing through the nose, has the same feature as Ibuprofen. Bresling stated that the regular use of 50 grams of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil per day has a pain-relieving effect equivalent to 10% of the daily recommended Ibuprofen dosage. In the study, it was also stated that eating the recommended level of extra virgin olive oil reduces the effects of usually chronic pain such as migraines.
According to the report of scientists from Monell Chemical Senses Center and Philadelphia The Sciences University; The chemical compound oleocanthal, which is naturally found in the structure of extra virgin olive oils, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substance (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory).
The results of the research are important because inflammation, which is increasing in severity, plays a key role in various chronic diseases. Biologist Gary Beauchamp (Monell, PhD) revealed that some of the health effects of Mediterranean cuisine may be due to the natural anti-COX activity of oleocanthal, which is found in high-quality (premium) olive oils. The results were published in the "September Newsletter" of "Nature" magazine.
Monell and scientists from The University of Sciences investigated the sensory similarities and common pharmacological properties between oleocanthal and ibuprofen. Studies have shown that, like ibuprofen, the oleocanthal compound also inhibits the activity of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. Inhibition of COX activity is caused by the anti-inflammatory function of ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory sedatives (NSAIDs). New results show that oleocanthal is a natural anti-inflammatory substance.

• Mix the same amount of extra virgin olive oil with clove oil. A towel is dipped in hot water and wrung out and pressed against the cramped area for a few minutes. Then, the prepared mixture is applied to the heated muscle area.
• The aching muscle is mixed with olive oil and rosemary and massaged.
• Olive oil and a few drops of garlic; It is good for joints, knees and all bones.
• For rheumatic pains, beaten dry bay leaves are diluted in olive oil and made into a cream, and applied liberally to the aching place.