What is emu oil?

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The Australian Aborigines have known for centuries that the oil of the emu possesses very special properties, which explains its role as a traditional Aboriginal medicine. The Aborigines have used emu oil as a skin moisturizer, antiseptic, and as an aid in relief of muscular aches, joint pain, and sun burn relief.

Emu oil is high in skin-nourishing fats (like the fatty acids linoleic acid and oleic acid) that have anti-inflammatory and deeply penetrative moisturizing properties. Skin conditions tend to respond well to the anti-inflammatory properties, which soothe the skin and help relieve inflammation. The oil is white to slightly yellow in color, odorless and melts to clear oil. It is non-toxic (therefore edible), non-allergenic in its pure form and non-irritant to mucous membranes. The oil is chemically stable at room temperatures. It can withstand temperatures up to 144 degrees centigrade before igniting.

reported uses of emu oil:

  • ACNE: Diminish inflammation

  • AGE SPOTS: Lightens dark areas

  • ARTHRITIS: Stops pain and reduces swelling

  • BEE & WASP STINGS: Stops pain and reduces swelling

  • BURNS: Stops pain, moisturizes, aids healing, and reduces scarring

  • BURSITIS: Relieves aches and pain

  • DIAPER RASH: Relieves and heals diaper rash

  • ECZEMA: Relieves itching and aids in healing

  • FEVER BLISTERS: Moisturizes and aids in healing

  • GOUT: Reduces pain and swelling

  • HAIR CARE: Can be used as hot oil treatment

  • HEMORRHOIDS: Reduces pain, swelling, and itching

  • INSECT BITES: Stops itching and aids in healing

  • POISON IVY: Relieves itching and aids in healing

  • PSORIASIS: Moisturizes and aids in healing

  • SUNBURN: Stops pain, reduces blistering and peeling?

Health Hazard Information:

  • Health Effects – Emu oil is edible

  • Ingestion – Emu oil is non-irritant

  • Eyes – Non-irritant to mucous membrane

  • Skin – Non-irritant to most skins

  • Inhalation Risk – Does not present inhalation risk