Question from Grandma Kay
What can you tell me about emu oil? My massage therapist swears it helps arthritis pain and when I search the internet it sounds like it is also great as a skin lotion. Is there anything to it? It seems expensive on line and I haven’t found it locally yet.
Debra’s Answer
I probably can’t tell you anything you haven’t already read on the internet.
Emu oil is made from the refined fat of the Emu, a bird native to Australia. It has been used for thousands of years by the Australian aborigines for the treatment of burns, wounds, bruises, and as a pain reliever for bone, muscle, and joint disorders. It is frequently used to soften skin and found in ointments for dry cracked heels. Studies have shown that Emu oil aids in reducing scar formation in healed burn wounds, can help muscle sprains, and can relieve arthritis due to its strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Readers, anyone have any experience with this?
