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After BigVrunga's hairloss thread he stated he's incorporated Emu Oil and it appeared to help him. I was curious as to what information was out there regarding emu oil and was able to find the following.
[Anti-inflammatory activity and healing-promoting effects of topical application of emu oil on wound in scalded rats]
Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao. 2005 Apr;25(4):407-10.
To investigate the effects of topical application of emu oil on wound healing in scalded rats. METHODS: In 144 male Wistar rats with 10%; total body surface superficial II degree scald treated on a random basis with physiological saline, povidone iodine and emu oil, respectively, the changes of the wound were observed and the wound tissue and blood samples harvested at different times after injury for evaluation of histopathological changes, total tissue water content (measured by wet:dry weight ratios), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha levels in the wound tissue and plasma by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). CONCLUSION: Emu oil has topical anti-inflammatory activity in rats with superficial II degree scald, possibly in association with decreased levels of the proinflammatory cytokines in the tissues and can promote wound healing by inhibiting local secondary inflammation.
Effect of emu oil on auricular inflammation induced with croton oil in mice.
Am J Vet Res. 1999 Dec;60(12):1558-61.
To determine the acute anti-inflammatory effects of topically applied emu oil. CONCLUSION: Topically applied emu oil significantly reduced severity of acute auricular inflammation induced by croton oil in mice.
Promotion of second intention wound healing by emu oil lotion: comparative results with furasin, polysporin, and cortisone.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 1998 Dec;102(7):2404-7.
Previous studies showed that twice-daily application of emu oil lotion (mixture of emu oil/fat, vitamin E, and botanical oil) immediately after creation of full-thickness skin defects delayed wound healing 6 days later, perhaps owing to its antiinflammatory actions. If administration was delayed for 48 hours, a two-fold promotion of wound contraction, epithelialization, and infiltration of organized granulation tissue was observed. In the present study, emu oil lotion was applied to full-thickness skin defects in rodents 24 hours after surgery. Six days postoperatively, wound contraction and infiltration of fronts of epithelialized and granulation tissue were assessed. Results indicated a two-fold promotion of all of the above parameters with emu oil lotion. No such effects were exerted by pure emu oil, furasin, cortaid, or polysporin. Data obtained indicate promise for emu oil lotion as an aid in treating full-thickness skin defects if applied after the major postinflammatory stages of wound healing have transpired.
If efficacy of emu oil can be established, it is proposed to investigate the effects of a variety of factors, such as rendering and refining procedures, the diet of the birds and the source of the oil, on the efficacy of the oil
To date the evidence for the efficacy of emu oil in wound healing has been largely anecdotal, e.g. used by aboriginals for centuries for treating burns and emu wounds heal very rapidly. The actual evidence available to support the proposal that emu oil is efficacious in wound healing and cellular regeneration is sparse and unconvincing.
A United States Patent (1) includes examples that are claimed to demonstrate that emu oil prevents scarring. The examples are, however, only anecdotal and there is no actual claim made for this application.
[Anti-inflammatory activity and healing-promoting effects of topical application of emu oil on wound in scalded rats]
Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao. 2005 Apr;25(4):407-10.
To investigate the effects of topical application of emu oil on wound healing in scalded rats. METHODS: In 144 male Wistar rats with 10%; total body surface superficial II degree scald treated on a random basis with physiological saline, povidone iodine and emu oil, respectively, the changes of the wound were observed and the wound tissue and blood samples harvested at different times after injury for evaluation of histopathological changes, total tissue water content (measured by wet:dry weight ratios), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha levels in the wound tissue and plasma by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). CONCLUSION: Emu oil has topical anti-inflammatory activity in rats with superficial II degree scald, possibly in association with decreased levels of the proinflammatory cytokines in the tissues and can promote wound healing by inhibiting local secondary inflammation.
Effect of emu oil on auricular inflammation induced with croton oil in mice.
Am J Vet Res. 1999 Dec;60(12):1558-61.
To determine the acute anti-inflammatory effects of topically applied emu oil. CONCLUSION: Topically applied emu oil significantly reduced severity of acute auricular inflammation induced by croton oil in mice.
Promotion of second intention wound healing by emu oil lotion: comparative results with furasin, polysporin, and cortisone.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 1998 Dec;102(7):2404-7.
Previous studies showed that twice-daily application of emu oil lotion (mixture of emu oil/fat, vitamin E, and botanical oil) immediately after creation of full-thickness skin defects delayed wound healing 6 days later, perhaps owing to its antiinflammatory actions. If administration was delayed for 48 hours, a two-fold promotion of wound contraction, epithelialization, and infiltration of organized granulation tissue was observed. In the present study, emu oil lotion was applied to full-thickness skin defects in rodents 24 hours after surgery. Six days postoperatively, wound contraction and infiltration of fronts of epithelialized and granulation tissue were assessed. Results indicated a two-fold promotion of all of the above parameters with emu oil lotion. No such effects were exerted by pure emu oil, furasin, cortaid, or polysporin. Data obtained indicate promise for emu oil lotion as an aid in treating full-thickness skin defects if applied after the major postinflammatory stages of wound healing have transpired.
If efficacy of emu oil can be established, it is proposed to investigate the effects of a variety of factors, such as rendering and refining procedures, the diet of the birds and the source of the oil, on the efficacy of the oil
To date the evidence for the efficacy of emu oil in wound healing has been largely anecdotal, e.g. used by aboriginals for centuries for treating burns and emu wounds heal very rapidly. The actual evidence available to support the proposal that emu oil is efficacious in wound healing and cellular regeneration is sparse and unconvincing.
A United States Patent (1) includes examples that are claimed to demonstrate that emu oil prevents scarring. The examples are, however, only anecdotal and there is no actual claim made for this application.
