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U.S. Department of Agriculture A tip about a folk remedy plant used in India and Africa to ward off bugs has led to the discovery of insect-repelling compounds. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have identified components of Jatropha curcas seed oil that are responsible for mosquito repellency. Researchers at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Natural Products Utilization Research Unit (NPURU) in Oxford, Miss., often find effective plant-derived compounds to deter...

Eternal Beauty Facial and Skin Serum Being Offered by Miracle Botanicals is an "All In One" Moisturizing Serum For Only $34.97 Pahoa, HI (PRWEB) October 23, 2012 Miracle Botanicals, the Leader in Reiki Charged Pure Essential Oils, is now offering Eternal Beauty Facial and Skin Serum - which is Highly Healing and Moisturizing for all Skin Types, including the Sensitive Areas. Click Here to take Advantage of this Natural Skin Miracle For Only $34.97 Eternal Beauty Skin Serum...

Oil-independence is the dream of many countries that lack raw materials. Nevertheless, black gold still retains its dominant role as a power source, and also serves as a basic material for the chemical industry. In order to change this, researchers started the “Integrated BioProduction” project. At the Fraunhofer Center for Chemical-Biotechnological Processes CBP in Leuna, the pilot plant-scale production of epoxides, made from domestic vegetable oils, begins in October. The intermediate...

Expanding production of palm oil, a common ingredient in processed foods, soaps and personal care products, is driving rainforest destruction and massive carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new study by Yale and Stanford researchers. The study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, shows that deforestation for the development of oil palm plantations in Indonesian Borneo is becoming a globally significant source of carbon dioxide emissions. Plantation expansion is...

Using a computational model they designed to incorporate detailed information about plants’ interconnected metabolic processes, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have identified key pathways that appear to “favor” the production of either oils or proteins. The research, now published online in Plant Physiology, may point the way to new strategies to tip the balance and increase plant oil production. The study focused on the metabolism of...

Study Highlights: -A blend of sesame and rice bran oil reduced blood pressure almost as well as a common medication. -Those who used a combination of both the oil and medication had more than twice the drop in blood pressure compared to either the group taking medication alone, or those only supplementing their diet with the oil blend. People who cooked with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils saw a significant drop in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels, according to new...

Rare Greek Olive Oils and All Natural Tomato Sauces Now in Seattle, Point Roberts and La Conner Lorton, VA (PRWEB) September 12, 2012 Kaldes Brothers Trading Company is proud to announce that for the first-time Kaldi Tomato Sauces and Extra Virgin Olive Oils are now in West Seattle Thriftway, Brewster's Fine Foods of Point Roberts, and Olive Shoppe of La Connor. Each of these one-of-a-kind food stores is known for finding and offering unique, gourmet products. "The Seattle area...

The online beauty company is offering a sale on hair care and skin care beauty favorites – all in gift sets. (PRWEB) September 08, 2012 TheBeautyPlace.com has gathered hair care and skin care bestsellers for their End of Summer Gift Set Sale. Hair care and skin care gift sets can include an entire line of professional products, and the concept of compiling several items of products together is so that clients can have a complete experience of any given skin care or hair care brand....

HICKSVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Women who want to look good and do good can accomplish both tasks by buying 100 percent pure Argan Oil from ArganOilShop.com as proceeds help to improve the lives of women in poor regions of Morocco. "ArganOilShop.com has brought to the west the liquid gold of Morocco which is Argan oil. When women buy our brand, they know they will be helping improve the lives of women who want better lives for their families," said Hicham Ben...

All Natural Gourmet Greek Foods In New Market in the Strip District Lorton, VA (PRWEB) July 12, 2012 Kaldes Brothers Trading Company is proud to announce that the brand new Marty's Market of Pittsburgh has added Kaldi Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Tomato Sauces to their delicious selection of specialty food. Marty's Market is a community-minded specialty food market & cafe that celebrates Pittsburgh's rich cultural & agricultural diversity through food. "Pittsburgh...