Mineral garden

All these data support the idea that QA may function as chemical defense compounds. We also tested whether this chemical defense is relevant for the survival of a lupin plant. Lupins offer a unique chance to explore this question experimentally plant breeders have selected "sweet" varieties, which have a very low alkaloid content. These varieties can be compared to semi-bitter or bitter ones. We have grown Lupinus albus strains that differ in their alkaloid content in our experimental garden and greenhouse and have monitored their susceptibility to attack by plant pests. As can be seen from Figure 2, "sweet" lupins are preferentially eaten by rabbits (Cuniculus europaeus) or are infested by aphids (Aphidae) or leaf miners (Agromyzidae). Literature data also support the assumption that alkaloid-rich lupins are much more resistant to plant pests than "sweet" varieties (30-32). We conclude therefore, that QA are indeed important for the fitness of a lupin plant and that they constitute a major part of its chemical defense system, in which... 

Many dietary and environmental factors have been implicated as possible etiologic factors in the development of pancreatic cancer, but no definite causal relationships have been established. The strongest evidence points to cigarette smoking as a risk factor associated with pancreatic cancer (20-24). Occupational exposure to certain chemicals has also been linked to pancreatic carcinoma (25). Others in the high-risk group include stone miners, cement workers, gardeners, textile workers, and leather tanners (17,26). 

Following the lead provided in 1942 and thereafter by truck gardeners in carrot (S) and parsnip (ff) fields, investigations were started in nursery weed control, involving use of some of the more highly refined petroleum products known as mineral spirits or petroleum spirits. Their common industrial uses are as cleaning naphthas, paint thinners, and solvents. Among trade names of products successfully used in weed control in forest nurseries are Stoddard solvent, Sovasol No. 5, Varsol, Stanisol, Shell solvent, and Sohio weed killer. 

Raising the pH of garden soil by the addition of an alkaline mineral is known as liming. 

The vast majority of crops normally grown in most gardens are healthiest when the mineral soil pH is inthe 5.8-6.2 range. These crops grow equally well in soils fairly high in organic matter (2-5 %) at a somewhat lower pH, in the 5.2-5.6 range. 

Another salt often worked with in the same way and mentioned earlier is called Dew Salt, or The Heavenly Dew Salt. It can be derived from collected dew, or rainwater (especially that collected during a thundershower) but this is long and tedious. The salt itself is ammonium nitrate. The Dew Salt is highly deliquescent and said to be determined to the Mineral realm especially, but it is of a Universal nature. Sometimes, you can find this salt in gardening stores as a fertilizer, but it is becoming harder to find because of its use in creating makeshift explosives. 

Mineral oil has insecticidal properties and is sometimes mixed with other materials such as soap or garlic to control garden pests. See Garlic, C5il on page 473 for a recipe for a homemade insecticidal spray containing garlic and mineral oil. 

Not just a garden pest, dandelion is loaded with alkaline minerals that remove acidic toxins from the blood, tissues, joints, and kidneys. Be aware that if you drink a fair amount of this juice over a short period of time, it can speed up a cleansing reaction, which might initially produce symptoms such as fatigue or headaches. These will pass as your body becomes "cleaner."... 

Acids made from minerals are inorganic acids or mineral acids. Minerals are things found in nature. They are not plants or animals. These acids, often used to make commercial products, are liquids. Sulfuric acid is one of the most often used chemicals in the United States. We use it to make gasoline, plastics, and many other products. Some gardeners use fertilizer made from nitric acid and phosphoric acid. 

Treatments were continued, and on September 12, 1988, the patient stated that she felt wonderful, much more energy, etc. At this time, she was working in her garden and going shopping. As of October 3,1988, her treatments were reduced to once a week. This routine was continued until December 22,1988, when lack of suitable veins prevented further intravenous therapy. She was then continued on oral supplements, which consisted of multiple vitamins and minerals, coenzyme Q10, vitamin E and vitamin C. She was last seen on February 6,1989, at which time she moved to Mexico. She was feeling well and had maintained her improvement. 

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