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Oak
Scientific name: Quercus spp.

Medicinal value
This herb is used to treat diarrhea, dysentery, and bleeding and if used externally the bark or leaves are boiled and then applied to bruises, swollen tissues, wounds that are bleeding, and varicose veins.
Religious importance
It is believed that oak is the most sacred of all the trees and the most powerful mistletoe grows in oaks. The leaves are burned for purification and the branches make powerful wands. It is carried to promote conception, ease sexual problems, and increase sexual attractiveness.

Oats
Scientific name: Avena sativa, A. fatua

Medicinal value
Oats helps in recovering from an illness, supplies necessary fiber in the diet and Oats pastes clear up many skin disorders, such as acne.

Religious importance
Oats are used in prosperity and money spells and in rituals to the harvest.

Habitat
Oats is annual grass that grows up to 4 feet tall.

Onion
Scientific name: Allium sepa

Medicinal value
Onion is used externally as an antiseptic and internally it can alleviate gas pains, reduce hypertension and reduce cholesterol.

Religious importance
It is believed that onion is a charm against evil spirits an onion under your pillow gives prophetic dreams.

Habitat
Onion is a perennial herb that grows from a bulb and it prefers a dry location, with temperatures between 35 and 50 degrees F.

Orange
Scientific name: Citrus aurantium

Religious importance
It is believed that dried peel is added to love charms and fresh or dried orange flowers added to the bath makes the person attractive.

Habitat
Oranges prefer a rich, sandy soil and warm year- round temperatures.

Oregano
Scientific name: Origanum vulgare

Medicinal value
This herb is useful for the promotion of perspiration, as a treatment for colds, flu, and fevers, to bring on menses and relieve associated menstrual discomfort, to clear lungs and bronchial passages.

Religious importance
It is believed that Oregano is used to help forget and let go of a former loved one, such as a former spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc. Burn in incenses or drink the infusion to aid in spells for letting go.

Habitat
Oregano is a perennial that prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline soil and full sun.

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