A 10 year clinical usage study of Emu Oil was conducted by Dr. Hobday of Australia. The report reveals that "After advising patients of its experimental nature I have prescribed Emu Oil for use in three main areas: dry skin problems, treatment of muscle aches and pains, and treatment of wounds which had epithelialized." Results of usage are summarized as follows:

SKIN:

* Eczema - Emu Oil and creams made of Emu Oil reduce irritation and inflammation of the skin

* Keloids - significantly reduces recent keloid scarring

* Burns - appears to promote faster healing with less pain and scarring

* Donor sites in skin grafting - reduce pain and scaring

* Psoriasis - limited benefit in some patients

JOINTS:

* Joint pain - reduced pain, swelling and stiffness most evident where the joint is close to the skin surface, such as hands, feet, knees, and elbows.

* Massaging of the oil into stiff joints on the hands is of considerable benefit.

* Rheumatoid arthritis - not observed to be effective, though colleagues have noticed benefits. Further research required.

* Bruising and muscle pain - significant benefit to recent bruising and muscle pain where injury is relatively superficial.

* Significant reduction in sports related muscle strains with post exercise Emu Oil massage

Most significantly, Dr. Hobday affirmed that "From clinical experience with emu oil, it became obvious that its two major actions were its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to penetrate the skin. It also appears to provide some solar protection."

"Emu Oil-A Clinical Appraisal of this Natural and Long Used Product by Dr. G. R. Hobday; Emu Today & Tomorrow.

COSMETIC PROPERTIES

Dr. Alexander Zemtsov, assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology and Biochemistry, at Texas Tech University's Health Sciences Center conducted a study on the moisturizing and cosmetic properties of the oil and discovered the following:

* Highly Penetrating - Goes through the skin barrier and directly into the skin.

* A Good Emulsifier - An emulsifier is what makes a product homogeneous (blendability).

* Bacteriostatic - It does not promote bacteria.

* Low irritating potential - Excellent moisturizer.

* Non-comedogenic - It will not clog pores and it will not produce pimples on the skin.

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