How Emu Oil Works

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Research Summary

Prepared by Omega EFA ltd distributors of Australian pure EMU Oil in the UK

The natural oil comprise of oleic and linolenic triglycerides, better known as Omeag-3 and Omega-6. Omega rich fatty acids help slow down the activity of the enzymes responsible for destroying cartilage.

Researchers at Cardiff University discovered in 2001 that Omeag rich fatty acids can switch off a recently discovered enzyme that causes pain and swelling in the joints.

The University of Adelaide established the efficiency of Emu oil as an anti-inflammatory agent in delaying arthritis development without compromising the stomach as in the case of NSAID’s .

No dermatological skin reactions to Emu oil have been observed in tests or reported by users in three years of trials.

To gain an understanding of the Emu Oil’s ability to naturally speed up the recovery time for
professional sports participants, with aches, strains and swellings; these results are the independent feedback from professionals;

Reported results

Australian Institute of Sport.
“The Emu Oil is used frequently each day, for the Commonwealth
and Olympic Athletic squads.” In preparation for the Sydney Olympics
all the Track and Field athletes benefited from daily massage with the emu oil.

Sue Cotgrove - Clinical Physiotherapist to the British Disabled Sailing Squad.
“Muscle & Joint” has the consistency and texture to sustain a deep, strong massage. The oil absorbs into the skin well and has the benefit of being produced naturally.

Paul Hart - Academy Director, Nottingham Forest Football Club.
“Using the oil, Players have recovered from slight knocks and kicks, at approximately 30% faster than normal recovery times”

Otho Davis - Head Trainer for Philadelphia Eagles- 5 time American Pro Trainer of the Year
“I have been using the emu oil in the training room and because of its success
I call it "magic oil". My squads are suffering less associated muscle strains in raining and competition, with regular use of the oil.”

Garry Flemming - English Premiere Football League, Physiotherapist.
"Use of the emu oil “Muscle & Joint” over the last nine months has helped with recovery times after matches
for most players, so they can return to training feeling fully agile and ready to go.”

Howard Broughton LCSP - Masseur to World Ranked Tennis Players and Cycling Teams.
“Muscle & Joint” maintains its viscosity throughout out the message, even on the hairiest of legs.”

Sydney University Sports Union. “The emu oil is currently used by the Australian National Football Club.”

Emu Oil Standards

Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Health, Certificate of a Pharmaceutical
Product No. 92/0980.

Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods,
No. AUST R 22759.

Research

ARTHRITIC PAIN RELIEF

Testimonials from professional chiropractors, medical doctors, massage therapist, and pharmacists have shown emu oil to be anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-microbial.

In the following article, Dr. Thom Leahey of the Arthritis Clinic in Ardmore USA, discusses the pain relieving effects on volunteers of a double blind, placebo-controlled study, using emu oil and mineral oil.

“The only qualifying parameter was that the volunteer could not have ever used emu oil before the test. Volunteers also remained on the same arthritis medicine they were currently taking,” said Dr. Leahey.

“In this 2 week study, 7 of the 12 emu oil users reported a significant reduction in pain, morning stiffness and swelling. Only 1 of the 8 mineral oil users (placebo) related the same results", he said. Dr. Leahey maintains a personal theory that the emu oil may have its greatest impact on early stages of arthritis pain. "I don't know if any topical aid would or could be beneficial for chronic or burnout arthritis where the cartilage has been actually destroyed. “I suspect the emu oil reduces inflammation around and within joints and assists in allowing a greater freedom of movement. The dramatic results I have observed convinced me that this oil can make an impact on those suffering from early stage arthritis”, he stated.

The advent of this emu oil has simply changed my Practice,” he asserts.
No dermatological skin reactions to emu oil have been observed in tests or reported by users in three years of trials. Apply topically 2/3 per day

Dr. Leahey is a member of: American College of Rheumatology, American college of Physicians. Oklahoma Osteopathic Association and Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluation Physicians.

EMU OIL’S ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY

Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) have been developed by the drug industry mainly to treat arthritis, muscle sprains and soft tissue trauma. The use of this term "Topical" may mean to treat the local inflammation by a simple local application. It may also imply transdermal delivery of a drug through the skin for it to have a systemic effect on some distant tissues, other than the skin.

For emu oil to seriously compete for attention in the market place against these now heavily promoted, transdermal-active NSAIDs, it is essential to establish that there really are constituents in emu oil which can match these NSAIDs in efficacy after dermal application. Emu oil (concentrates) need to match these topical NSAIDs in all these respects if they are to gain maximum credibility and (a) reclaim ground already lost to the new topical NSAID formulations or (b) successfully capitalize on the general public's growing acceptance that a transdermal agent may bring genuine relief from systemic inflammatory/pain-generating disorders.

METHODOLOGY

The key to certifying the therapeutic value of the emu oil is to have, and use, a well-controlled small animal model of inflammatory disease that responds beneficially to known anti-inflammatory drugs. Since any topically-administered agent may be slow to penetrate through the skin, it is essential either to apply the test medication well in advance of an experimentally induced inflammation that has a rapid onset; or alternatively to use an experimental model of inflammation that is slow-developing.

Feeble drugs such as methyl salicylate or aspirin derivates show little activity when applied transdermally in doses < 150 mg/kg/day. Many NSAIDs are active at doses 1-20 mg/kg/day, but may still cause some gastric bleeding even though given non-orally in these experiments. Studies carried out at the University of Adelaide established the efficacy of emu oil as an anti-inflammatory agent in delaying/preventing arthritis development without compromising the stomach (in contrast to most NSAIDs).

Department of Medicine, University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Department of Surgery, University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital.
Department of Chemistry, Sydney Institute of Technology.