Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Does any one have any info regarding the use of Emu Oil products? Do the products actually do what they claim? After reading the ingredients - essential oils (of what quality - I don't know) are used in their creams, etc. Just curious if anyone has used/has any input on it. Thanks alot - Ardis B., Pillager, MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Ardis, I get Emu oil from Gentle Ridge. I know them, know how they treat their animals and add my own Eo's. C-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I make a lotion using Emu Oil. I have definitely been able to see a difference. On one of my lotions, I did an essential oil blend that had the characteristics of helping with aches and pain. My dad had tennis elbow and when he tried my lotion, it immediately went away. I have an unscented lotion and that has worked as well. I've used it on my wrists if they start hurting from being on the computer too much and I get immediate relief. I'm not going to say that it will give you relief all the time as everyone is different. My DH was helping to build a house and when he came home he was super sore. I rubbed my lotion on his legs and he said the pain didn't go away, but it definitely lessened it a lot!! I did make a regular lotion for someone that did not have the Emu oil and when I tried that on my wrists it did nothing. Although, I don't have any scientific proof of Emu Oil, just my personal experience agrees with its benefits. Oh, my son used Cosmetic Grade Emu Oil on his face for his acne and it cleared up as well. Again, each person is different and you just need to play with it on your own. And, I only use Cosmetic Grade Emu Oil. HTH, Nikie Brown After The Rayne - Handmade Soaps and Toiletries nbrown http://www.aftertherayne.com 936-203-3188 ardis_b [ardis_b] Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:27 AM Emu Oil Does any one have any info regarding the use of Emu Oil products? Do the products actually do what they claim? After reading the ingredients - essential oils (of what quality - I don't know) are used in their creams, etc. Just curious if anyone has used/has any input on it. Thanks alot - Ardis B., Pillager, MN Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I make lotions and creams with Emu oil in them. Yes, I have customers who say that it helps their psoriasisand or arthritis. I did not claim it did when I sold it to them as then I would have to fall under the " govment " regs. But they come back and buy and tell me it does. I have right now only unscented, rose geranium and Bulgarian lavender. Also, I make the lotion and put MSM in it too. Some want it with fragrance oils, but I don't sell it with fragrance oils. I tell them to buy another lotion from someone else that doesn't make it with emu oil. I aslo sell the Emu Oil to a massage therapist, and to one other customer by itself, not in a lotion or cream. My husband says the lotion with MSM works for him. It, the Emu Oil, does seem to work. Anita in TX Just curious if anyone has used/has any input on it. Thanks alot - Ardis B., Pillager, MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 At 09:23 AM 5/20/2004, you wrote: >Ardis, >I get Emu oil from Gentle Ridge. I know them, know how they treat their >animals and add my own Eo's. >C-M seconding Crista's opinion... Deena Gentle has done more to educate the soap and toiletries community about the uses of Emu than anyone else I know... she's a good lady, and the only one I would consider buying from. Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I've always been curious. Where do they get the oil? I mean is it from animals being killed for food, or what? Thanks! Tracy New email address: rubberjunkie *Some people only dream of angels; we held one in our arms.* Remembering Jacob March 8 - 9, 1996 Our Angel: http://sids-network.org/fp/jacob.htm - Nikie Brown - After The Rayne Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:56 AM RE: Emu Oil I make a lotion using Emu Oil. I have definitely been able to see a difference. On one of my lotions, I did an essential oil blend that had the characteristics of helping with aches and pain. My dad had tennis elbow and when he tried my lotion, it immediately went away. I have an unscented lotion and that has worked as well. I've used it on my wrists if they start hurting from being on the computer too much and I get immediate relief. I'm not going to say that it will give you relief all the time as everyone is different. My DH was helping to build a house and when he came home he was super sore. I rubbed my lotion on his legs and he said the pain didn't go away, but it definitely lessened it a lot!! I did make a regular lotion for someone that did not have the Emu oil and when I tried that on my wrists it did nothing. Although, I don't have any scientific proof of Emu Oil, just my personal experience agrees with its benefits. Oh, my son used Cosmetic Grade Emu Oil on his face for his acne and it cleared up as well. Again, each person is different and you just need to play with it on your own. And, I only use Cosmetic Grade Emu Oil. HTH, Nikie Brown After The Rayne - Handmade Soaps and Toiletries nbrown http://www.aftertherayne.com 936-203-3188 ardis_b [ardis_b] Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:27 AM Emu Oil Does any one have any info regarding the use of Emu Oil products? Do the products actually do what they claim? After reading the ingredients - essential oils (of what quality - I don't know) are used in their creams, etc. Just curious if anyone has used/has any input on it. Thanks alot - Ardis B., Pillager, MN Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Yes, sorry to say, they have to kill the emus. The oil comes from the fat along the back of the bird, if I'm not mistaken. Anita in TX I've always been curious. Where do they get the oil? I mean is it from animals being killed for food, or what? Thanks! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 As I understand, the oil is a by-product from the food industry. But I haven't seen Emu meat for sale anywhere, so I wonder if they are just grown for the tail oil. I tend to say away from talking about it, as some the people that use (and more that sell) Emu Oil tend to get caught up with the hype and rabid with passion. I can think of several reasons that a quality massage oils or lotions would relive pain. First off with helping heal the skin to prevent water loss. If you feed your skin, your skin can heal. But your body can concentrate on healing other areas. (Fix the stove before you try to cook diner.) There are many good reasons to use a plant oil over an animal oil, shelf life and phyto-chemicals are two off the top of my head. Phyto chemicals are not present to any quantity in an animal products. Research seems to point to the additives they add to Emu Oil as preservatives as possible explains for the reputed pain relieving properties (vitamin E and Salacidic Acid). Still, if it works for you, fine. I think Emu oil is over priced and over rated. If you would like to read my analysis foot notes and all; here's a re-print from the Aromatic Sage: http://www.ardatharomas.com/articles2.htm Anyway, that's my 2.5 cents, David Roman PS I did try Emu oil before I did any research about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 At 11:32 AM 5/20/2004 -0600, you wrote: >I've always been curious. Where do they get the oil? I mean is it from animals being killed for food, or what? Thanks! It *is* schmaltz, and it doesn't come from the udders :-) -- someone wrote about how someone treated their emus well, and I thought, yeah, until they slaughter them and render the fat out. Ewwww. http://member.newsguy.com/~herblady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Someone once said: As I understand, the oil is a by-product from the food industry. But I haven't seen Emu meat for sale anywhere, so I wonder if they are just grown for the tail oil. We have looked into this because dh wants to raise emu. The meat is sold quite often. (the OTHER red meat) supposed to be low fat and low cholesterol. If you haven't seen it you probably haven't been looking in the right place. And you will find that oil and meat are not the only parts they use of the bird. It isn't uncommon to find gorgeously carved emu eggs, or emu skin (from the legs) boots, hats, and purses. The feathers are also sold for decoration. Actually there is very little of the bird that isn't used. I read somewhere that only about 10% of the animal is thrown away, that being mostly bones. For more information check out the American Emu Association web site and/or do a google on emu. Hope that sheds some light on the subject. Karen J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 On May 20, 2004, at 2:44 PM, too_hats wrote: > If you would like to read my analysis foot notes > and all; here's a re-print from the Aromatic Sage: > > http://www.ardatharomas.com/articles2.htm > > David Roman > David, thought your article was very interesting. Thank you for posting the link. Sandi Thompson, R.A. Certified Integrative Aromatherapist Force of Nature Aromatherapy Custom Blends for Your Well Being www.forceofnaturearomatherapy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Yes, it is from the Bird. Those of you who are vegetairians, I know this sounds bad. But it is one of the most healing carrier oils that I know of. It also penitrates the skin, and into the muscles and joints. Check out these sites: http://www.emuoilcanada.com/emuoilresource.html http://www.viable-herbal.com/herbology/herbs33.htm http://www.kcweb.com/herb/emu_oilbenefits.htm These are just a few... Anita in TX > Now as for the emu oil....is it really from the bird?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Carol, You are right in your assumptions, I know the person that raises and sells Emu oil and how she treats her animals.., it makes a difference. Gentleridge.com C-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 The only worry that I have with Emu oil, is that one of these days, were going to find out about steroids and lord knows what else has been injected into these animals.. Doesn't anyone else have these concerns? Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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