Lorem Emu Oil Balm for Muscle and Joint Relief, 100g

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Rollmann DC, Novotny PJ, Petersen IA, et al. Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study of Processed Ultra Emu Oil Versus Placebo in the Prevention of Radiation Dermatitis. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2015 Jul 1;92(3):650-8. doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.02.028. Zanardo, V., & Giarrizzo, D. (2015, Feb). Re. "Review on emu products for use as complementary and alternative medicine." Nutrition, 31(2), 415 Attarzadeh, Y., Asilian, A., Shahmoradi, Z.,& Adibi, N. (2013, June). Comparing the efficacy of emu oil withclotrimazole and hydrocortisone in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis: Aclinical trial. Journal of Research inMedical Sciences, 18(6), 477-481 While many topical creams claim to be effective for dry skin, arthritis, and inflammation, most creams and lotions are made up of large particles that cannot penetrate the skin.

Applying emu oil to the skin before heading outdoors can help repel insects. This is partly due to substances called terpenes found in the oil. Commercial emu oil supplements are not standardised and vary widely in their potency. [6] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration highlighted emu oils in a 2009 article on "How to Spot Health Fraud", pointing out that many "pure emu oil" products are unapproved drugs. [4] See also [ edit ]Xu, C.-H., Liang, R.-H., Zhang, S.-Y., & Zeng, J.-H. (n.d.). Protective effect of emu oil on experimental gastric mucosal lesion [Abstract]. Pharmacy Today In people who had ulcers, applications of various levels of emu oil had a protective effect. In some cases, the oil even reduced the size of the ulcers. Breast sensitivity

Vemu B, Selvasubramanian S, Pandiyan V. Emu oil offers protection in Crohn’s disease model in rats. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2016;16:55. doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1035-y.Because of its painkilling effect, antioxidant levels, and ability to reach deep into the skin, emu oil can be applied to small wounds, cuts, bruises, or burns. According to a peer-reviewed article, posted to Nutrition, emu oil may also reduce the breast sensitivity common in breastfeeding mothers.

More trials are needed to substantiate these claims, but the results are promising. Treating ulcers Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should talk to their doctor before using emu oil. It is important to consult a doctor about the possible uses of emu oil and if it will affect a pregnancy. Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.The Aboriginal people first introduced emu oil into European culture as a natural sunscreen and moisturizer. Jeengar MK,Kumar PS, Thummuri D, et al. Review on emu products for use as complementary and alternative medicine. Nutrition. 2015;31(1):21-27. doi:10.1016/j.nut.2014.04.004.

Attarzadeh, Y., Asilian, A., Shahmoradi, Z., & Dibi, N. (2013).Comparing the efficacy of Emu oil with clotrimazole and hydrocortisone in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis: A clinical trial. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 18(6), 477-481Ahmadraji, F., & Shatalebi, M. A. (2015).Evaluation of the clinical efficacy and safety of an eye counter pad containingcaffeine and vitamin K in emulsified emu oil base. Advanced Biomedical Research, 4, 10 . Retrieved from Emu oil has also been recommended for use in the treatment of skin conditions, such as skin wounds and seborrheic dermatitis. It may also help with alopecia, rosacea, hypopigmentation, and shingles. Healing wounds Zanardo, V., & Giarrizzo, D. (2015,February). Re. “Review on emu products for use as complementary and alternativemedicine.” Nutrition, 31(2), 415.Retrieved from Taken orally, emu oil is another source of fatty acids that can contribute to better digestive health. The anti-inflammatory properties of emu oil may also benefit gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease.