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

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Apply emu oil with a few drops of peppermint oil to your scalp and massage to help hair growth. Early studies on mice suggest that emu oil can promote new hair follicles. Once the fats are collected, they are passed through various filters and processes until pure oil is produced. The different types of emu oil depend on the different levels of filtration and processing. The most popular benefit of emu oil is its use as an anti-inflammatory. It also contains compounds that have antioxidant properties. The Aboriginal people first introduced emu oil into European culture as a natural sunscreen and moisturizer. Devantier, Alecia T; Carol, Turkington (2006). Extraordinary Jobs in Agriculture and Nature. Infobase Publishing. ISBN 978-0-8160-5854-9 . Retrieved 2011-02-21– via Archive.org.

Always buy emu oil from a reputable source to promote ethical farming and avoid contamination. Contaminants can cause unintended side effects such as skin irritation, especially over long-term use. Side effects of emu oil 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. In addition to its moisturizing capabilities, emu oil has positive effects on collagen production. Collagen is one of the compounds that keeps your skin elastic, plump, and wrinkle-free. Emu oil’s antioxidant properties can also target any signs of aging caused by oxidative stress.Kamalakkannan, S., Tirupathi Pichiah, P. B.,Kalaiselvi, S., Arunachalam, S., & Achiraman, S. (2016, July). Emu oildecreases atherogenic plaque formation in cafeteria diet-induced obese rats. Journal of the Science of Food andAgriculture, 96(9), 3063-3068 Glynis, A. (2012, November). A double-blind,placebo-controlled study evaluating the efficacy of an oral supplement in womenwith self-perceived thinning hair. TheJournal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 5(11), 28-34 Organizations such as the American Emu Association have certification programs that aim to ensure that the emu oil people buy is pure, and that the emus enjoyed the best possible lives. You can use emu oil as a topical treatment or a carrier oil. Mixing it with lotions and creams may help your skin absorb the ingredients better. You can also take emu oil as an oral supplement in the form of capsules for inflammation and cholesterol. Emu oil, though, is not a cure-all, and it’s important to know the research on its benefits is ongoing. 1. Moisturize your face, body, and skin

Dambolena, J. S., Zunino, M. P., Herrera, J. M.,Pizzolitto, R. P., Areco, V. A., & Zygadlo, J. A. (2016). Terpenes: Naturalproducts for controlling insects of importance to human health - astructure-activity relationship study. Psyche:A Journal of Entomology, 2016. Retrieved from Wilson, T. A., Nicolosi, R. J., Handelman, G., Yoganathan, S., Kotyla, T., Othoefer, F., & Binford, P. (2004, June).Comparative effects of emu and olive oil on aortic early atherosclerosis and associated risk factors in hypercholesterolemic hamsters. Nutrition Research, 24(6), 395-406 It may also be important to consider the source of the emu oil. Emus thrive when they have plenty of room to roam and are able to eat a rich diet. 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), 477-481Emu 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 Afshar, M., Ghaderi, R., Zardast, M., &Delshad, P. (2016, March 16). Effects of topical emu oil on burn wounds in theskin of Balb/c mice. Dermatology Researchand Practice, 2016, 6419216 . Retrievedfrom 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. Vitamin A: An antioxidant and essential nutrient, vitamin A is an excellent skin tonic, often found in topical anti-aging creams. 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.

Ahmadraji, 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 According to a peer-reviewed article, posted to Nutrition, emu oil may also reduce the breast sensitivity common in breastfeeding mothers. 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. European settlers soon adopted the use of emu oil and many other natural remedies that the Australian Aboriginal people provided.a b c "Emu Oil Trade Rule 103: RULE 103 – DEFINITIONS OF GRADES AND QUALITY OF EMU OIL USED FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES" (PDF). American Emu Association.