The Benefits of Emu Oil

Emu oil has resurged in popularity in recent years because of overwhelming evidence from more then satisfied users that this multi-purpose oil works like nothing else they’ve tried and has long-lasting natural benefits. The oil that comes from the emu is secreted from the dense layer of fat found on the back of the bird. The emu is a prehistoric bird, that millions of years later, still exists today. Originally found in Australia’s outback, the emu historically provided native Aborigines clothing, shelter and food.
 
What’s especially amazing about emu oil is it’s ability to replicate and come very close to human sebum and therefore is in perfect alignment with your natural skin. The aborigines have always known how powerful emu oil could be and it’s magical affect on healing ability. Elder Aborigines would wrap themselves in the skin of the emu bird to relieve aches and pains. The anti-inflammatory properties emu oil possesses allows the oil to absorb into the skin flawlessly and has a similar effect to that of ibuprofen. It can allow wounds to heal faster and with less scarring. Emu oil contains a high amount of Vitamin E which is an overall excellent moisturizer. Hands, knees, elbows, patches of painfully dry skin anywhere can benefit tremendously from this highly protective oil.
 
Probably, the most interesting fact of emu oil is that it’s also loaded with anti-oxidants that can miraculously regenerate skin, softening wrinkles, thickening skin, lessening irritation and overall improving general skin problems. Moisture will be locked in and also because of Emu oil’s gift of forming a protective barrier, sealing your skin from any additional loss of moisture. An added benefit, emu oil can be especially soothing because it’s also chalk full of anti-inflammatory agents that will help soothe tired aching muscles with less discomfort. Sports physicians use emu oil regularly when tending to professional athletes who constantly deal with muscle strains and leg cramps and chiropractors claim quicker and longer-lasting results when using emu oil on their clients.

Eleven Uses of Emu Oil

1. Eczema. Comforts inflamed skin and lessens redness and irritation.
2. Burns. helps to speed healing with less scarring, also effective in post-radiation burns.
3. Wound Care. Applied gently and often to wounds will soothe and allow less permanent scarring.
4. Joint Relief. Relieves stiffness caused by muscle pulls. Emu oil will relieve pain and lessen swelling and inflammation.
5. Bites. Pain and itching will be greatly reduced from bug bites or stings and alleviate pain and
   redness.
6. Arthritis. Fast pain relief
7. Moisturizes. Superior, absorbs quickly and deeply. Stretch marks and aging skin benefits include reduction of fine lines and deep wrinkles.
8. Chapped Skin. Excellent for soothing dry cracking lips
9. Diaper Rash. Proven to naturally lessen pain and redness.
10. Pets. Adding a teaspoon of pure emu oil to pet food and/or using a few drops when brushing their coats will provide overall better health.
11. Hair and Scalp. A few drops massaged into a dry itchy scalp can provide deep penetrating conditioning and heal and irritated scalp. It’s also been shown to thicken and strengthen hair follicles.