The Emu • The emu is a pre-historic animal and that is native to Australia.
They have existed for at least 80 million years and are literally living dinosaurs.
• The emu is a large bird and stands up to six feet tall and weighs up to 140 pounds.
It can run faster than 30 miles per hour.
• The emu is largely vegetarian but does eat some insects.
• Emu's usually live between 10 and 20 years.
• Emu feathers are unique because they have two shafts.
All other bird feathers have a single shaft.
• Emu eggs are dark green in color and can be 5 inches long.
• The emu is a famous part of Australian history and appears on the Australian Coat of Arms.
• Emu feathers have also proudly adorned hats worn by the Australian army.
• The first emus to arrive in the US were in the 30's.
Presently, there are about 500,000 emus on over 10,000 farms throughout the US.
Emu Oil • Emu Oil is rendered from the fat of the emu.
• Most of the fat is found around the bird's back and around 1.
5 gallons of oil is rendered from each emu.
• Emus are killed for their oil but on this point two matters need to be considered: 1) The best oil comes from birds that have lived on large free-range farms, have lived well into their adulthood, and are killed quickly and humanely.
2) Emus are also killed for their lean red meat, which is available throughout the US and forever growing in demand.
• Emu Oil can be rendered into a Standard Grade which is a yellowish semi-liquid that has a low odor and has a conditional shelf life of over two years.
• The purest oil is the Ultra Clear Grade.
• Ultra Clear Emu Oil is clear, very low odor, does not separate into layers, and doesn't need to be shaken or warmed before use like the Standard Grade Oil.
History of Emu Oil • Medicinal use of this oil dates back at least 40,000 years.
• Aborigines, who have lived in Australia for at least this time, have used the oil as an "Elixir of Life" throughout their history.
• Aboriginal use of the oil was observed by early Western explorers.
• The Aborigines have always held emus in high esteem and they are an important feature of Aboriginal Dreamtime legend.
• Aborigines have always known the emu as an important source of food (about 30 pounds of lean meat can be taken from each bird) and also medicine.
• One historical record recalls that for a case of severe illness an emu was killed and the fat obtained was used to completely cover the sick person.
• Aborigines have long known the advantages of Emu Oil and used it in many of the ways it is recommended for our use today.
• The first commercial oil became available in 1987 in Western Australia and it is now produced in many countries throughout the world.
• The oil is listed in the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration as a safe and advantageous pharmaceutical drug and cosmetic.
Uses • Recent medical studies carried out in Australia, Europe, and North America have proven that the oil has strong anti-inflammatory properties.
• Thus, this product is often recommended for joint and muscle pain.
• It is also recommended for a large range of skin problems including burns, stretch marks from pregnancy and weight loss, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, tinea, acne, blackheads and burns.
• It is also widely used as a fantastic natural skin moisturizer and is used safely in any quantity.
• Emu Oil is used to give hair more body and shine and is commonly used to regrow hair by stimulating dormant hair follicles.
• Emu Oil is used for the treatment of inflamed skin on and around fresh tattoos and skin piercings.