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The health benefits of emu oil have been understood and enjoyed by the native Australian cultures for hundreds of years. There are many emu oil uses, but you may not even know what this oil is. It is harvested from oil glands under the wings of the large bird that's native to Australia.

Emu oil is derived from the fat of the slaughtered emu. The fat is situated mainly in a thick pad on the rump of the emu bird, but also to a lesser degree on the breast. No fat is found intramuscularly. The fat is white in color, and once processed is off-white to pale yellow when in a liquid form, and off-white to white in solid form.

Because of Emu Oils natural Large amounts of Linolenic and Oleic acid, known to ease joint pain and be an anti- inflammatory its benefits to humans are outstanding.

Emu Oil has been proven to be hypo- allergenic which means its suitable for all humans, and pets. Through modern studies on Emu Oil many scientists believe more benefits will be discovered and proven for the many uses of this oil. Testimonials show many already.

Emu oil with all its natural antioxidants and skin softeners will protect, restore and maintain healthy skin. It leaves no oily film, it's fast absorbing, and provides long-lasting benefits. You can use emu oil on your elbows, knees and heels, as a moisturizer for your hands and cuticles, on your face to improve the condition of your aging skin, and as a massage oil for a therapeutic massage.

It also coats you hair and leaves it soft and shiny. It does this by creating a protective bubble around the hair and locking in moisture and blocking out harmful environmental factors.

The final benefit is that it can help stop itchy scalp. Scalp itch can be caused by many reason, it can co mat this. Just a few drops and it will soothe your scalp and stop the itching.

Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin disorder that most commonly appears as inflamed swollen skin lesions covered with silvery white scale. No one knows what causes psoriasis but scientists believe that a person is born genetically predisposed to psoriasis. Consumers have reported gaining relief from psoriasis by using emu oil and psoriasis aid creams that contain the oil as part of their regimen.

The oil is also noted because it is has anti-inflammatory properties. It has been tested to reduce pain, swelling and joint stiffness, reduce bruising and muscle pain, and ease pain from muscle strains. It is a penetrating oil that has many medicinal and cosmetic uses. It's also a skin rejuvenator. It's a great moisturizer that maintains moisture and increases the thickness of the skin. It stimulates the hair and skin.

The oil is also a good emulsifier that blends well. It can penetrate the skin without leaving behind an oily mess. This has benefits for cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses in the future.