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Is Lavender Essential Oil Safe to Take Orally?

Is Lavender Essential Oil Safe to Take Orally? is a great question. It depends on the cultivar from which the essential oil was produced. European warnings relate to Lavandula latifolia and Lavandula hybrida (x intermedia) The US Food and Drug Administration considers Lavender as ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’ as a food item Multiple research reports […]

CBD effective against COVID-19 and other viral infections

CBD anxiety and stress

CBD effective against COVID-19 according to March 2021 research paper. One of my previous Blog Posts discussed research showing CBD reduced lung damage caused by COVID-19 by reducing the cytokine storm which damages the lungs and kills many Covid-19 patients. That Blog is at https://curtisswift.com/cbd-reduces-lung-damage-caused-by-covid-19/ A research paper posted on March 10, 2021 provides even […]

Food Grade Certified essential oils

Food Grade Certified essential oils Curtis Swift, Ph.D., Mesa Lavender Farms® Mesa Lavender Farms® uses Food Grade Certified essential oils for our CBD oil tinctures as it is the highest quality certification available. Food Grade certification is not the same as USDA Organic and is a separate certification. This certification is under the  Safe Quality […]

Fertilizing Lavender

Fertilizing Lavender is a publication detailing the nutrient requirements of lavender and conditions which should be met to ensure a healthy product field.

The best CBD for Horses and other Large Animals

CBD for Horses and other Large Animals 200 pounds or greater Many horse and other large animal lovers use CBD for mood stabilization. Horses, donkeys, llama, alpaca,  and other large animals commonly experience anxiety, boredom, and stress. Many also suffer from an extensive list of medical problems: arthritis, herd bound issues, muscle soreness, chronic laminitis, […]

CBD for Pets: #1 natural remedy for Osteoarthritis and other ailments

CBD for Pets; Osteoarthritis and other ailments CBD for Pets: an introduction Osteoarthritis can be a crippling disease for dogs and other animals. Dr. Brad Bennett, at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explains in his article “Osteoarthritis, commonly referred to as degenerative joint disease, is a noninfectious degeneration of joints”. Osteoarthritis  […]

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), what they are, their health benefits

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are fatty acids which provide necessary energy to brain and body. This review is provided by Mesa Lavender Farms®, and covers research indicating the benefits of MCT oil and the use of MCT oil in your daily diet. Curtis Swift, Ph.D., Mesa Lavender Farms® Mesa Lavender Farms USDA Organic Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) […]