A face mask and/or face mask insert infused with specifically aged Artemisia argyi pieces or moxa and at least one essential oil, configured to facilitate the purification of air breathed by a user via the filtration of particulates and pathogens, as well as eradication of pathogens via the natural antiviral and antibacterial properties inherent in Artemisia argyi. Further, a nasal spray, infused with Artemisia argyi, bundled with the face mask and/or face mask insert, is present to enhance the antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties imbued to the face coverings.

A face mask and/or face mask insert infused with specifically aged Artemisia argyi pieces or moxa and at least one essential oil, configured to facilitate the purification of air breathed by a user via the filtration of particulates and pathogens, as well as eradication of pathogens via the natural antiviral and antibacterial properties inherent in Artemisia argyi. Further, a nasal spray, infused with Artemisia argyi, bundled with the face mask and/or face mask insert, is present to enhance the antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties imbued to the face coverings.

Disclosed are antiviral essential oil compositions including one or more essential oils, such as styrax oil and resinoid, gurjun balsam oil, olibanum resinoid, nootka tree oil, vetiver oil, jatamansi oil, sandalwood oil, myrrhe oil, agarwood oil, copaiba balsam oil, ginger oil, curcuma oil, clary sage absolute, cypriol oil, rosemary oil, eucalyptus globulus, tea tree oil, patchouly oil, benzyl benzoate, vertofix(acetylated cedarwood oil), benzyl salicylate, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamyl benzoate, cinnamyl cinnamate, dihydroambrettolide, galaxolide, L-muscone, nootkatone, vetiveryl acetate, sclareol. The use of discovered fragrance molecules and essential oils alone or combination provides beneficial antiviral effects, especially for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

Disclosed are antiviral essential oil compositions including one or more essential oils, such as styrax oil and resinoid, gurjun balsam oil, olibanum resinoid, nootka tree oil, vetiver oil, jatamansi oil, sandalwood oil, myrrhe oil, agarwood oil, copaiba balsam oil, ginger oil, curcuma oil, clary sage absolute, cypriol oil, rosemary oil, eucalyptus globulus, tea tree oil, patchouly oil, benzyl benzoate, vertofix(acetylated cedarwood oil), benzyl salicylate, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamyl benzoate, cinnamyl cinnamate, dihydroambrettolide, galaxolide, L-muscone, nootkatone, vetiveryl acetate, sclareol. The use of discovered fragrance molecules and essential oils alone or combination provides beneficial antiviral effects, especially for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

The current invention concerns a method for sprout removal treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, preferably by fogging a highly concentrated limonene composition. The invention also concerns limonene treated tubers obtainable by said method. The invention further provides limonene compositions suitable for sprout removal by fogging. The invention is advantageous as it provides a renewable and natural sprout removal agent. It allows the removal of sprouts from tubers destined for the fresh produce market, where practically no pesticide residues are allowed.

The current invention concerns a method for sprout removal treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, preferably by fogging a highly concentrated limonene composition. The invention also concerns limonene treated tubers obtainable by said method. The invention further provides limonene compositions suitable for sprout removal by fogging. The invention is advantageous as it provides a renewable and natural sprout removal agent. It allows the removal of sprouts from tubers destined for the fresh produce market, where practically no pesticide residues are allowed.

A composition for a sterilizing solution and a method of use thereof intent to provide the user a sterile lubricant for a chainsaw/bandsaw machine, such that they inhibit the spread of tree infections from one tree to another during the process of cutting multiple trees. Preferably, the sterilizing solution includes essential oils that contain terpenes, carvacrol, eugenol, thymol, and other anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral elements. Further, the method of application provides the user the ability to continuously cut one tree after another without the potential danger of spreading an infection from one tree to another tree. Additionally, the method enables users to apply the sterilizing solution over cutting blades as well as over cut tree stumps, thereby sterilizing the surfaces, repelling bugs and preventing infections that are associated with the tree cutting process. Furthermore, the sterilizing solution is a plant-based biodegradable sterilizer that does not harm the environment when used.

A composition for a sterilizing solution and a method of use thereof intent to provide the user a sterile lubricant for a chainsaw/bandsaw machine, such that they inhibit the spread of tree infections from one tree to another during the process of cutting multiple trees. Preferably, the sterilizing solution includes essential oils that contain terpenes, carvacrol, eugenol, thymol, and other anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral elements. Further, the method of application provides the user the ability to continuously cut one tree after another without the potential danger of spreading an infection from one tree to another tree. Additionally, the method enables users to apply the sterilizing solution over cutting blades as well as over cut tree stumps, thereby sterilizing the surfaces, repelling bugs and preventing infections that are associated with the tree cutting process. Furthermore, the sterilizing solution is a plant-based biodegradable sterilizer that does not harm the environment when used.

A composition for a sterilizing solution and a method of use thereof intent to provide the user a sterile lubricant for a chainsaw/bandsaw machine, such that they inhibit the spread of tree infections from one tree to another during the process of cutting multiple trees. Preferably, the sterilizing solution includes essential oils that contain terpenes, carvacrol, eugenol, thymol, and other anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral elements. Further, the method of application provides the user the ability to continuously cut one tree after another without the potential danger of spreading an infection from one tree to another tree. Additionally, the method enables users to apply the sterilizing solution over cutting blades as well as over cut tree stumps, thereby sterilizing the surfaces, repelling bugs and preventing infections that are associated with the tree cutting process. Furthermore, the sterilizing solution is a plant-based biodegradable sterilizer that does not harm the environment when used.

Endophytic bacteria, compositions comprising the same, and methods of use thereof are disclosed which suppress growth of aggressive, invasive weed species which grow in the same habitat of target plants of interest. Bioherbicides, compositions comprising the endophytic bacteria and methods of use thereof are disclosed which suppress growth of aggressive, invasive weed species which grow in the same habitat of target plants of interest.