Emu oil is made from the fat of the emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae, a bird native to Australia. It has been used historically by the Australian aborigines for the treatment of burns, wounds, bruises, and as a pain reliever for bone, muscle, and joint disorders. Emu oil is approximately 70% unsaturated fatty acids. The largest component is oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated omega-9 fatty acid. Emu oil also contains about 20% linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) and 1-2% linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid). Scientific studies at Boston University found that there was a 20% increase in growth activity of skin that received emu oil, compared to skin that received corn oil. Hair follicles were much more robust, the skin thickness was remarkably increased, suggesting that emu oil stimulated skin growth and hair growth Additionally, the study showed that over 80% of hair follicles that had been "asleep" were woken up, and began growing.

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