What is emu oil?

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