EMU OIL- a summary of an article from the Herbal Healer academy news-summer 05
Some of the interesting properties of emu oil include it being highly penetrating. It can penetrate the stratum barrier
of the skin. Chiropractors & massage therapists use the oil for its ability to penetrate and get into the muscles to relax
them so they can be worked on. It is anti-inflammatory. And it has been show to reduce pain, swelling & stiffness
in joints and to reduce recent bruising and muscle pain and ease sports related muscle strains as well.
It is bacteriostatic which means it grows no bacterial organisms. The oil is a low potential for irritation of the skin
and shows to have almost no side effects. Emu oil does not clog up pores and does not cause pimples when used. It is a good
moisturizer which adds to its protective ability & promotes anti-aging of the skin.
It is awesome to use as a fast healer of chronic dry skin and does need to be applied twice a day after a shower or bath
too. It is also known to help in arthritis, muscle and joint paind and swelling. It was also studied out at the Burn Center
at Texas Tech University for its use as a adequate lubrication and aid in burn healing process. This can be used with care
on children and animals also. Some individuals have used it for psoriasis, excema, skin 3wounds, rashes, chronic dry skin
and joint relief.
Our items that can have the emu oil included in it are our "Goat's Milk lotions"-"Whipped body lotion & Body Butters"
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FALL TIME BOTANICAL BATH OIL
1/2 cup almond oil
1/2 cup sunflower oil
1 teaspoon vitamin e oil
20 drops pumpkin fragrance oil
10 drops honey fragrance oil
4 drops of orange liquid color
This sweet smelling oil soothes and nourishes. Mix well and pour into a pumpkin shaped glass
bottle with cork/lid. Wonderful gift idea for the hostess of Halloween partys!
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Vanquish Varicose Veins with Herbs by Linda White, MD/Herbs for Health
Varicose veins are swollen, bulging and twisted blood vessles. They can also make your legs throb and
feel heavy. Legs and feet might swell slightly and overlying skin may itch. Most common in the legs but they can occur anywhere
on the body. Prevention can help keep the problem from occuring and many treatments exist and the use of herbs can help too.
Anything that increases pressure in the legs raises the risk of developing varicose veins such as obesity, pregnancy and activities
that involve prolonged standing or heavy lifting. A few herbs that help include-Horse Chestnut(used
in Germany a lot) to help counter inflammation, tone and protect veins, block enzymes that break down the supporting
tissue. This is not recommended for people with liver or kidney disease.And do not take this herb in combo with blood thinners.
Gotu Kola herb enhances the integrity of blood vessels & speeds wound healing. . Butcher's
Broom herb is a yellow flowered shrub that is anti-inflammatory and astringent properties to tone
the veins. It also inhibits enzymes that degrade structural components of veins and render small vessels less permeable.
Which Hazel is rich in anti-inflammatory substances and tannins. It has a long tradition of topical
use for skin inflmmation, hemorrhoids and varicose veins.
Our items that have "Horsechestnut oil in it is in our specialty lotion line and is called "Lush Legs"
