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The Many Uses of Emu
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Some of these uses either have been or
are in the process of being documented by
research studies, while others are from personal
experiences.
Acne - helps clear
skin more quickly with less scarring.
Allergic reactions - rubbed into the
nasal tissues, emu oil reduced uncomfortable
symptoms. Some say taken internally it will
reduce allergic
reactions.
Anti-Aging effect -
skin looks older as it ages because it becomes
thinner - study recently completed found that
skin where emu oil had been used may be thickened
by as much as 14%, thus reducing the aged look.
Arthritis - emu oil
reduces pain and inflammation without the
negative effects on the stomach and colon of
medications taken by mouth.
Bee
stings - rub on emu oil for immediate relief
of pain.
Burns - speeds healing
of burned tissues - reduces pain and
scarring.
Canker sores - keeps
area moist so skin does not split and bleed -
leaves less scarring.
Carrier for
medications - studies are now being done to
document the ability of emu oil to carry active
ingredients from medications below the skin
surface into body tissues and into painful
joints and muscles.
Chiropractic
treatments - relief is quicker and muscles
stay relaxed longer, thus lengthening the
effectiveness of
treatments.
Cholesterol
reduction - patent has been issued by U. S.
government and application has been made for FDA
approval of emu oil taken internally to lower
total cholesterol (LDL levels) and raise HDL
levels.
Chronic injuries - 50%
faster results in healing experienced by
professional athletes.
Diabetic
bruises - rub on emu oil to reduce
these.
Diaper rash - rub on emu
oil for quick relief of burning and
irritation
Ear ache - rub emu
oil on temple and on bump behind the ear for
relief.
Eczema - may reduce irritation
and inflammation of the skin.
Eye
irritation - one person put emu oil directly
into his eye and received relief from a constant
eye irritation - he commented that clear spring
water irritated his eye more than emu oil.
Comforting to use on an eye
patch.
Feet - some folks have a
problem with dry, cracked heels - emu oil and
emu oil products have been found to be very
helpful in healing tough skin.
Fever
blisters - reduces swelling and
itching.
Frostbite - rub on
frostbitten areas every two hours, or as often
as needed, to reduce
discomfort.
Growing pains -
problem is greatly reduced when emu oil is
rubbed into the leg joints before child goes to
sleep.
Hair care - acts as a
fortifying agent for limp, dry hair and assists
in the repair and conditioning of split ends -
gives natural, healthy shine.
Hair growth
increased - wakens "sleeping" hair follicles
after two or more weeks of
use.
Hemorrhoids - some have found the
oil is more effective in treatment of external
hemorrhoids than the most popular over the
counter medication.
Injuries -
heal more quickly.
Insect bites -
reports of reduced swelling and immediate easing
of the itching and stinging.
Keloids
scarring - rubbing Emu Oil in twice a day
may reduce recent keloid scarring and may have
an anti-inflammatory action against the
formation of new keloid tissue.
Lip
care - Emu oil in lip balm has been shown to
be an effective chapping and moisturizing agent
in both sun and wind burn
conditions.
Massage - with emu
oil there its more freedom of motion - patient
is more comfortable than with other oils -
treatment effects last
longer.
Migraine headaches - rub
emu oil on the temples for
relief.
Night leg muscle cramps
- cramps are reduced or eliminated when oil is
rubbed into leg muscles before
sleep.
Nose bleeds - apply to
the nasal tissues to
prevent.
Popcorn - one person
tried popping pop corn in emu oil and found it
to be very light and
tasteful.
Radiation burns -
prevents or reduces burning of the skin in those
being treated for cancer.
Scalp
- significant decrease in dry scalp conditions -
effective hair follicle & shaft
restoration.
Shingles - eases
discomfort.
Skin grafts - take
better - both in cases of burns and in other
injuries.
Skin rashes - minor to
complete relief - especially from those caused
by poisonous plants.
Stretch
marks - apply emu oil to the skin to prevent
these from developing or to reduce old stretch
marks.
Sunburn - Seems to
exhibit a natural SPF factor by itself - heals
skin with no peeling or blistering - turns bum
into a tan more quickly.
Ulcers
- heard that some folks are drinking emu oil for
ulcer treatment.
Varicose veins
- claims are that rubbing emu oil on varicose
veins relieves pain and reduces
swelling.
This information has been
prepared by Bev Crump of Emu Treasures, Stanwood
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