Emu Research, Studies and Information
Biological Activity of Emu Oil
Robert Nicolosi, Subbiah
Yoganathan, Thomas Wilson, Jajime Sasaki
University
of Massachusetts
Lowell
and the Forsyth Institute
Emu
Oil is derived from the emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), which originated in
Australia.
While many therapeutic benefits have been attributed to emu oil ranging
from wound healing, anti-inflammation as well as anti-bacterial and
anti-viral activity, there have been no published reports of these
benefits. This presentation will report of the cholesterol lowering,
anti-inflammatory and trans-dermal delivery properties of emu oil.
“Evaluation of Emu Oil In Lubrication
and Treatment of Healed Burn
Wounds,”
Dr.
S. O’Banion & Dr. J. Griswold,
Texas Tech University
Health Sciences
Center
Lubbock, Texas;
American
Burn Association
Chicago, Illinois
March 18, 1998
The Anti-inflammatory
Properties of Emu Oil in Treatment of Burn Wounds, in process.
Study To Determine If Emu Oil
Showed Anti-Inflammatory,
Anti-Arthritic Activity In Laboratory Animals
Dr. Peter Ghosh
Royal North Shore
Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Dr. Michael
Whitehouse
University of Adelaide, Australia
1988
Reported results
from their experiments indicated that "the most potent formulation was
achieved when methyl salicylate (wintergreen oil), isopropanol and menthol
were combined with emu oil" Apparently, a "synergistic effect was
occurring between the emu oil and the methyl salicylate, for the
anti-inflammatory activity of the combination was greater than the sum of
either component when used alone (with isopropanol)."
Emu Oil as a Medicine Carrier
Dr. Paul C. Smith
Dr. Margaret
Craig-Schmidt
Composition of Emu Oil: The Micro View
Dr. Leigh Hopkins
AEA Oil Standards
Team (Research Leader) (1997)
Summary: When compared with human skin
oil, the fatty acid composition of emu oil is found to be quite similar. In
both types of oil, mono-unsaturated oleic acid is the most prevalent fatty
acid, followed by palmitic acid, then linoleic acid, which is an EFA. This
similarity may be one of the factors enabling emu oil to have such a
positive action on human skin.
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Emu Cream Assists
Lidocaine:
Local Anesthetic
Absorption Through Human Skin
88th
AOCS Meeting, May 1997
Ratite Oils: Processing and Applications
Dr. William Code
Summary: In his
initial work with an emu oil based cream combined with spearmint oil and
lidocaine, Dr. Code has found that this mixture appears to produce a
reduced sensation in the skin as compared with another mixture of local
anesthetics without emu oil. The goal is to reduce sensitivity to the skin
in a safe, fast and effective way for procedures such as suturing or giving
injections.
Influence of Emu Oil on Skin Thickness
In Older Individuals
Dr. Leigh Hopkins
From presentation given at AOCS Ratite Oil session,
May 1998, Chicago Illinois
Moisturizing and Cosmetic
Properties Of Emu Oil:
A Double Blind Study
Presented at the
AEA national convention in
Nashville, Tennessee. August 1994
Alexander
Zemtsov, M.D., M.S. Indiana Univ School
of Medicine
Monica Gaddis,
Ph.D. Ball Memorial
Hospital
Victor
Montalvo-Lugo, M.S.
Ball Memorial
Hospital
A
double-blind study on the moisturizing and cosmetic properties of the oil
and its potential use in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry.
Results of Oil Research
January 1997
Michael
Whitehouse, Department of Medicine
University of Queensland
Princess Alexandra
Hospital, BRISBANE 4102
Promotion Of Second Intention
Wound Healing By Emu Oil Lotion:
Comparative Results With Furasin, Polysporin, & Cortisone
MJ Politis
A Dmytrowich
Department of
Medical Physiology
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
Comparative Hypocholesterolemic Effects Of Five Animal Oils In
Cholesterol-Fed Rats
Fukushima M; Ohashi T; Sekikawa
M; Nakano M
Department of
Bioresource Science
Obihiro University of Agriculture
and Veterinary Medicine
Hokkaido, Japan
January 5, 1999
Fine Structure Of The Retinal Photoreceptors
Of The Emu
(Dromaius
Novaehollandiae)
CR
Braekevelt
Department
of Zoology
University
of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
Fine Structure Of The Basilar Papilla Of The Emu: Implications
For The Evolution
Of Avian Hair-Cell Types
C Koppl; O
Gleich; G Schwabedissen; E Siegl; GA
Manley
Institut fur
Zoologie der Technischen
Universit at M
unchen, Garching, Germany
12 1998 Dec
Hair Cell Morphology And Innervation In The Basilar Papilla Of
The Emu
(Dromaius Novaehollandiae)
FP Fischer
Institut fur
Zoologie
Technische
Universit at Munchen
Garching, Germany
24 1998 Jul
The Location Of Z- And W-Linked Marker Genes And Sequence On
The Homomorphic Sex Chromosomes Of The Ostrich And The Emu
A Ogawa; K
Murata; S Mizuno
Laboratory of
Molecular Biology
Department of
Applied Biological Chemistry
Faculty of
Agriculture
Tohoku University
1998 Apr 14
Ratites (Ostrich, Emu) As Potential Heart Donors For Humans:
Immunologic Considerations.
Taniguchi S; Neethling FA; Kobayashi T;
Ye Y; Niekrasz M; Peters L; Koren E; Oriol R; Cooper DK,
Oklahoma Transplantation Institute,
Oklahoma City 73112, USA
1996 Apr
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Fine Structure Of The Retinal Epithelium (RPE) Of The Emu
(Dromaius
Novaehollandiae)
CR Braekevelt
Department of
Zoology
University of Western Australia
Nedlands, Australia
Activity Of Primary Auditory Neurons In The Cochlear Ganglion
Of The Emu (Dromaius Novaehollandiae): Spontaneous Discharge, Frequency Tuning, And Phase Locking
Manley GA; Koppl C; Yates GK ,
Institut fur
Zoologie,
Technische Universit
at Munchen,
Garching, Germany.
1997 Mar
Fatty Acid Analysis of Emu Oil
Margaret C. Craig-Schmidt, Ph.D.
Amanda Brown M.S.
Paul
C. Smith, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Auburn
University
Report on Emu Oil in the Rabbit Ear
Comedogenicity Testing
University of Texas Medical School
at Houston
Dermatology
Department.
Occupational Dermatology
Laboratory
Emu Oil(s): A Source of NonToxic
Transdermal Anti-Inflammatory Agents
In Aboriginal Medicine
By: Michael W.
Whitehouse & Athol G. Turner
Dept. of Medicine, University of Queensland
Princess
Alexandra Hospital,
Brisbane
Qld 4102, Australia,
and
Dept.
of Biological Sciences, Sydney
Institute
of Technology,
Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia
ARTHRITIS
According
to the Arthritis Foundation nearly 40 million people in the U.S. suffer
from some form of arthritis. Arthritis is considered the nation's most chronic
health problem costing Americans nearly 54.6 billion dollars in medical
care and lost wages alone. It is projected that by the year 2020, nearly 59
million Americans may suffer the effects of arthritis.
Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Study
Using Emu Oil And Mineral Oil
Dr. Thom Leahey
Arthritis Clinic
Ardmore, Oklahoma 1995
Volunteers
remained on any medicine they were using. Of those testing the emu oil 58%
reported a significant reduction in pain, morning stiffness and swelling. Twelve percent of
those using the placebo reported results. Proposed-Three month study, 500
participants diagnosed with arthritis in their hands. Using a dynamometer
detect changes in the participant's gripping strength. Also test the
sensitivity and number of tender and swollen joints. Volunteers must not
take any arthritis medication for at least one month prior to the study.
Evaluation Of Emu Oils For Beneficial Effects When Applied To
The Skin To Alleviate Both Local And Distal Pain And Inflammation
Dr. Michael
Whitehouse
University of Adelaide, Australia
1996
Principal
findings consisted of
(1) Emu oil varied considerably in their ability to suppress
the arthritic inflammation; (2) Some oil samples were particularly
effective in suppressing development of the rat polyarthritis; (3) Their
anti-arthritic activity was enhanced by facilitating skin penetration using
known/novel penetration enhancers, and (4) Potent
concentrates could be prepared by solvent extraction and other
fractionation procedures which were low in Triglycerides, contained a range
of active molecules and under some conditions, consistently prevented
development of the rat polyarthritis (in contrast to conventional
anti-inflammatory drugs). Their findings also
confirmed other evidence which suggested that different emu oils possessed
different levels of potency.
Emu Oil And Hair Growth
Dr. Michael
Holick, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of
Medicine, Physiology, and Dermatology
Boston University School of Medicine
1996
According to an article
by Dr. Holick and James F. Kinney appearing in Drug & Cosmetic Industry
magazine in January 1996, the emu oil tested caused
"about a 20% increase in the proliferative activity, or the growth
activity of the skin, when we looked at the hair follicles, and the
thickness of the skin, it showed that the hair
follicles were much more robust, and that the skin thickness was remarkably
increased, suggesting that
(the emu oil tested) stimulated skin growth and hair growth in these
animals. Also, we discovered in the same test that over 80% of
hair follicles that had been asleep were waken up, and began growing
hair." Additionally, the emu
oil appeared to "enhance the skin's ability to withstand the rigors of
colder climates" and to transform "rough, dry skin to a smooth
and healthy appearance."
Other
observations noted that "In liniment base formulas," the oil
showed evidence of being a "strong counterirritant in glyceryl
monosterate/ethoxylated cetyl alcohol prototypes" that the performance
of sun screen protectants was enhanced and that the emu oil "virtually
eliminated" the frequency of ingrown beard problems in Afro-American
panelists.
Research To Determine Antiviral Properties,
The Value Of Emu Oil On
The Body's Defense Against Disease
Dr. Charles Evans
National Cancer
Institute
Bethesda, Maryland
1996
The value of emu
oil on the body's defense against disease and any potential cell toxicity
of emu oil and its components - critical areas when developing internal uses
of any compounds. Results have not been published.
Dr.
John Griswold, Director - Timothy J. Harnar Burn Center University Medical
Center, Lubbock, Texas 1996 - According to Griswold, as reported by
the American Emu Association (AEA) News, "Care for the
re-epithelialized burn wound is one of the most important steps in the
total recovery of the burn patient. This care includes topical applications
of burn salves to aid elasticity, lubrication and the continued
physiological processes of healing of new and applied skin." Initial
results released in February 1997 compiled over a nine-month period
identified two outcomes: 1. Patient comments almost
unanimously favored emu oil for the end result and during
application; and
2. There was a unanimous and statistically significant
difference noted in photographs taken of the wounds as far as reduction in
scarring and inflammation.
EMU MEAT
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
Palatability Traits of Emu Meat
By L. D. Thompson, D. R. Daniels, L. C. Hoover, M. F. Miller
and C. R. Adams of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.
Evaluation of the Chemical and
Sensory Properties of Emu, Beef, and Turkey Jerky By
M. A. Carr, D. R. Daniel, C. E. Yarbrough, J. D. Petrosky, M. F. Miller,
and L D. Thompson.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Oil
From Flightless Emus May Heal Scars
By
Jennifer Gish
Albany Times Union
Published September
22, 2005
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Dr. Jerome Chao wasn't entirely
convinced about the restorative properties of emu oil until he gave some to
a dog-bite victim whose facial scarring looked like it would eventually
require corrective surgery.
But when the patient returned three months later and the long scar was
barely noticeable, the Albany
plastic surgeon began wondering if there wasn't something to this product
extracted from a big, flightless, unbelievably utilitarian bird.
Pretty much every part of the emu can be used for some commercial purpose,
such as low-fat, high-protein meat or attractive leather, industry experts
say.
They say Aborigines first used emu oil
for healing, but its anti-inflammatory abilities were realized with 1993
studies by Australian researchers. More research and emu-oil products
followed.
The bird's oil, derived from a deposit of
fat on its back, is already used in a popular pain-reducing salve.
Now, Chao is hoping Albany Medical
College, where he's a
clinical assistant professor of surgery, will bless his study on whether
the oil may reduce scarring after breast surgeries.
Chao said as soon as he gets approval
from a review board at the college, he will ask patient volunteers to apply
emu oil to their scars. He expects to have a report within 18 months to two
years, with some preliminary results available in six months.
But he wants to prove its worth for
certain, which is why he'll do an official study with the college's
backing.
Chao's interest in the oil started when a
friend in the medical industry told him about it. The friend also hooked
him up with a supplier.
So far, the oil has proven more effective than other scar-reducing lotions
and creams, Chao said. But his more formal patient study should say more.
The anti-inflammatory properties of the fatty-acid-rich oil seem to be key
to reducing the appearance of scars if used within two to three weeks after
surgery, he said.
"For young kids to older retirees, they ask me for anything I can do
to reduce the appearance of scars," Chao said.
So far, he said, it appears the oil works
best on new scars.
…..Chao said if his study proves the oil's worth, he can see it being used
on all kinds of patients, from burn victims to face-lift recipients.
Copyright © 2005, Chicago Tribune
Encephalitis Research on South Florida Emus. By Jonathan
F. Day, Lillian Stark and William Kohl Institute of Food and Agricultural
Science, University of Florida.
U.S. Emu
Population Census and Growth Projection Study and American Emu Association
Member Study. By Dr. Cindy R. Ford, Former Chair Department of Statistical
Science at Southern Methodist
University.
Establishment of Reference
Values for Emus.
Allen
Williams, Ph.D., William Green, D.V.M., Lincoln Berrio, Ph.D. and Mary Jean
Fontenot; Louisiana
Tech University,
Agricultural Sciences.
Studies and research information provided
from data published by the American Emu Association, Canyon Group
Corporation, Emu Rachers Inc., Emu Marketing Unlimited, Peter Clark, Texas
Tech University, Auburn University and Boston University.
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