Are you sure its not chip fat? (Natural Treasures Emu Oil)

Member Name: eiley123

Product:	Natural Treasures Emu Oil
Date:	29/05/09 (99 review reads)
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Advantages: Small bottle easy to carry in a pocket or bag, works, little smell

Disadvantages: Expensive, not widely available

Reason for purchase

I have been having some problems with my knees recently. One of my doctors told me that it was no doubt arthritis and all down to my age. Well it turned out that my swollen knee was down to a cyst which was causing the painful swelling. Just shows you what he knew, doesn't it?

Still before I finally had an Ultra Sound Scan which pinpointed the problem I tried all sorts to alleviate the pain and keep me mobile. I am not keen on taking anti-inflammatory drugs as most of these can cause stomach disorders but I had tried anything and everything, including heat and cold.

A relative who is an arthritis sufferer had mentioned EMU Oil in the past and so I though t why not give it a try. At £14.99 for a small 100ml bottle it was not cheap. Neither in our town was it easy to purchase. Eventually when visiting a friend a little away from the town I ventured into the Health Shop were said relative buys his Emu Oil and found myself buying the last bottle the assistant had in stock.

What is Emu Oil?

Emu oil is a very thick, greasy looking oil. It is pale in colour and almost reminds me of runny dripping or cooking fat. However when you pour a little out you will see that it is not as thick as you may have thought so be careful. This is not just because it is expensive but you only use a tiny bit at a time. You rub the oil into the problem area until it is absorbed. This does not take that long considering how oily the product seems at first glance.

It has a slight smell but nothing especially discernible or unpleasant. The label states that you gently rub the bottle between your hands in order to soften the oil and make it easy to pour. So obviously if stored in cold conditions it will seem to solidify a little.

Just answer the question, I hear you ask again, What is Emu Oil?

Emu Oil is made from the fat of the Emu, a bird native to Australia. Here is a little information which I have found online regarding Emu Oil:-

"Australian aborigines used Emu Oil for thousands of years, in order to treat burns, wounds, bruises, and also as a pain reliever for bone, muscle, and joint disorders. Emu oil is approximately 70% unsaturated fatty acids. The largest component is oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated omega-9 fatty acid. Emu oil also contains about 20% linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) and 1-2% linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid). There is some evidence to suggest that the oil may have medicinal benefit. It is frequently used topically to soften skin and is found in ointments for dry cracked heels."

EMU OIL

My Emu Oil was packaged in a slightly different bottle and label to the one shown but the product is the same. My relative had first been made aware of this product when he had heard Paula Radcliffe recommending its use. However, as I told the shop assistant, there is no way that I am in as good shape as Paula and I did not expect it to work miracles.

Did it work at all?

Well yes it did. Obviously as I have a cyst it is a different sort of problem. However with age my joints have been stiffening a little and my other knee had been painful.

Rubbing just a small amount of Emu Oil really eased the stiffness and helped ease the pain. My relative swears by this product for helping his arthritis.

Recommended?

This will be a good product if you work out and need to help relax those tired muscles. For mild pain and swelling due to joint problems it should offer welcome relief.

Remember though to have your Doctor check out your condition first to exclude anything more serious that may need immediate treatment.

Emu Oil is not recommended for those under the age of 12. Other than that there are no warnings. Really what have you got to lose except for some pain and more than a few pennies. If it works though it will be worth it.

Emu Oil is good value and will last you a very long time as long as you follow the manufacturer's directions.

Thanks for reading
(C) Eiley 2009

Summary: What have you got to lose, but money.