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isk of oil separation. Remember, oils can injure susceptible plant species. Symptoms include leaf scorchingand browning, defoliation, reduced flowering and stunted growth. Do not treat stressed plants and apply whenconditions are lower than 85 o F. and 90 percent humidity. The longer wet oil sprays remain on foliage, thegreater the chance of phytotoxicity.Olive Oil - Olive oil is known for its smothering abilities and it will kill lice and scabies and many other insectsand can be added to soap water solutions to help control pests. Olive oil heath benefits are: Reduces LDL (bad)cholesterol; lowers blood pressure; decreases blood sugar levels; increases the absorption of vitamins, e.g., A, D,E and K; stimulates the bladder to secrete bile, which helps prevent gallstones; promotes cellular growth; speedshealing and helps the metabolism. No wonder why olive oil is so present in the scriptures. Helicobacter pylori islinked to a majority of peptic ulcers and to some types of gastric cancer, and resistance of the microorganism toantibiotic treatment is now found worldwide. Virgin olive oil is an unrefined vegetable oil that contains a significantamount of phenolic compounds....that are stable for hours in this acidic environment. They exert a strongbactericidal activity against eight strains of H. pylori, three of them resistant to some antibiotics. Among the phenoliccompounds, the dialdehydic form of decarboxymethyl ligstroside aglycon showed the strongest bactericidal effectat a concentration as low as 1.3 g/mL. So, virgin olive oil is a potential chemopreventive agent for peptic ulcer orgastric cancer, but this bioactivity should be confirmed in vivo in the future. Source: Journal of Agricultural andFood Chemistry Volume 55, Pages 680-686, “In vitro activity of olive oil polyphenols against Helicobacter pylori”Authors: C. Romero, E. Medina, J. Vargas, M. Brenes, A. de Castrohttp://www.healthsalon.org/69/helicobacter-pylori-is-linked-to-a-majority-of-peptic-ulcers-olive-oil-helps-2/Onion and Garlic (Allium cepa and Allium sativum) - Onion and garlic have significant blood sugar loweringaction. The principal active ingredients are believed to be allyl propyl disulphide (APDS) and diallyl disulphideoxide (allicin), although other constitutents such as flavonoids may play a role as well. Onion extract was foundto reduce blood sugar levels during oral and intravenous glucose tolerance. The effect improved as the dosagewas increased; however, beneficial effects were observed even for low levels that used in the diet (e.g., 25 to200 grams). The effects were similar in both raw and boiled onion extracts.Onion and Mint - are natural flea/beetle repellents.Onions - have historically been known to have antibacterial action and will also repel mites, borers and rosechafer. Onion sprays (simmered or juiced) control fungus and many disease organisms on plants. Stems ofwind onions tied to susceptible plants will control cutworms. If you plant onions around your cabbage, brusselsprouts, broccoli and cauliflower plants (as a companion planting), you will confuse cabbage lopers and cabbageworms. The sulfur in onions may be helpful in controlling some fungal diseases.Open-ended Coffee Cans - can be used to keep rabbits from destroying your seedlings. You can cover witha clear plastic lid on the top end until the plants get too tall.Orange Juice - 1 gallon of orange juice diluted with 2 gallons of water and a dash of soap will kill fire ant colonieswhen poured into the soil. Check our herbicidal qualities. See Vitamin C.Orange Oil - Repels dogs and cats and some insects. Controls many insect and fungus problems.Orange Peels - have pectin, a type of carbohydrate that has “prebiotic” properties. These prebiotic carbohydrates,also known as oligosaccharides, are found in certain fruits and vegetables, and while they are nondigestible,they increase the growth of probiotic bacteria in the large intestine, which stimulate health and preventfoodborne pathogen growth.Orange Skins - Half an empty orange skin set out in the garden will trap snails and slugs.Oregano - A perennial herb used in cooking that is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-microbial,immune stimulant, etc. Oregano is fairly volatile and can burn leaves if not diluted properly.Organic Fertilizer - Properly composted chicken manure like Get Set Grow ® rebuilds the soil. Increases microorganismsand naturally controls grubs, moles and weeds. Plants grown on rich, organic soil without synthetic422