Is Blue-Emu made from emus?

What is emu oil made from? Emu oil is made from the fat of an emu. The emu is a flightless bird, native to Australia, that looks similar to the ostrich. According to The New York Times, one bird produces about 250 ounces of oil.

What is Blue-Emu made out of?

Blue-Emu Ingredients

Original Blue-Emu cream contains the active ingredients of glucosamine and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), together with aloe vera and emu oil. The emu oil is a natural transdermal carrier, meaning that it penetrates the skin and transports the active ingredients.

Are emus hurt to make emu oil?

Emu Oil is extracted from the thick fat on the emu's back. To remove the oil and the surrounding fat, the emu has to be killed. Although edible, emu meat is considered pretty unappetising and tough – so emus are really only being 'harvested' for cosmetic oil purposes.

Is Blue-Emu cruelty-free?

Also known as Dromaius novaehallandiae, the emu is a flightless bird species that is indigenous to Australia. The fat is removed from the back of the bird and then goes through a refining process that removes excess toxins. It's important to note that because of this, emu oil is not cruelty-free.

Who makes Blue-Emu?

Owned by NFI Consumer Products, a part of Gregory Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc, Blue-Emu uses the soothing effects of real emu oil in all our products.

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Does Blue-Emu have lidocaine in it?

Ingredients Active Ingredients: Lidocaine HCI (4%). Purpose: Topical Anesthetic.

What part of the emu does emu oil come from?

Emu oil is a bright yellow liquid, made up of mostly fat, which is collected from the deposits below the skin of the bird. It is a widely available commercial product that may have some unique benefits. Once the fats are collected, they are passed through various filters and processes until pure oil is produced.

How is emu oil extracted from the bird?

Extraction of fat from emu is a multistage procedure where the adipose tissue (fat) on the bird's back is extracted, vacuum packed, and frozen to be delivered to a refinery. Then, the fat is distilled and bottled as emu oil.

Is Blue-Emu oil vegan?

Emus are birds similar to ostriches and they are primarily raised for their oil. For customers looking for a vegan option or that prefer creams without animal ingredients, then this product is not a choice.

What is blue emu cream used for?

You may have seen Blue Emu® or other brands of emu oils when you're shopping in the pain relief or skin care aisle. Emu oil is an over-the-counter ingredient that, depending on the formulation, is used for muscle aches, joint pain, digestive issues, and to promote healthy skin and hair.

Does Blue Emu expire?

Never exceed the recommended dose on the product label. Never use an emu oil product past its expiration date, and discard of any oil that has changed in color or consistency and/or has a rancid smell.

Can emus be eaten?

Is emu meat any good? Absolutely! In addition to being healthy, emu meat tastes like a delicious cross between beef and chicken.

Does Blue Emu have a smell?

Blu Emu has ZERO scent. There is also no cooling/warming sensation when applied so the first time, I wondered how much relief would actually come.

Is Blue Emu odorless?

Blue Emu cream is completely odor-free, making for completely discreet application.

Does Blue Emu help gout?

Some people apply emu oil to the skin for relief from sore muscles, aching joints, pain or inflammation, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, shin splints, and gout.

Can you eat emu oil?

Taken orally, emu oil is another source of fatty acids that can contribute to better digestive health. The anti-inflammatory properties of emu oil may also benefit gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. Cell studies suggest that emu oil ingestion can benefit: absorptive function.

What's the difference between an emu and an ostrich?

1. Emus are the second largest birds native to Australia while Ostrich is largest bird native to Africa. 2. Emus have deep brown feathers with it being very difficult to distinguish the males and females except during mating season while the ostrich males have black and white and females have brown feathers.

How does emu oil help arthritis?

Omega 9, the major fatty acid in emu oil, is a known enhancer for transport of bioactive compounds into the skin, and thus has the ability to be absorbed quickly into the dermal layers when applied topically, easing aching joints from within.

What color is pure emu oil?

Australian Unrefined emu oil is yellow in colour, not a clear white. There is no smell to fresh oil and if kept refrigerated it can last from one to 2 years. Longer in the freezer. Unrefined emu oil is not only unique in its yellow colour but its texture is also different.

How long does it take for Blue emu to work?

First time users note it may take a week or two before you will feel complete relief but don't give up use it daily as often as needed.

Does emu oil heal wounds?

People use emu oil for conditions such as high cholesterol, dry skin, wound healing, sore muscles, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Is Blue Emu good for shingles pain?

This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus).

Can you put blue emu on a dog?

Is it safe to use Blue-Emu products on pets? Yes, you may apply Original Blue-Emu Super Strength cream to your pet.

How much lidocaine does Blue Emu have?

Experience the numbing pain relief from our exclusive 4% lidocaine cream.