About Emu Oil
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Emu Oil)
1. What is an Emu?
An emu is an indigenous Australian flightless bird.
2. Where does Emu Oil come from?Where does Emu Oil come from?
Emu oil is a product of the flightless Australian bird called the Emu. It comes from the thick pad of fat on the birds back which nature provided as protection from other fighting birds and from the harsh Australian sun.
The fat from the Emu is triple refined by molecular distillation in a rigorously tested and regulated process licensed by the Australian Government. This process removes all protein, bacteria and particulate matter.
Emu Oil is a natural healing oil which is highly penetrating, anti-bacterial, and has anti-inflammatory properties beneficial to the body and skin. It is an odourless white solid at room temperature but melts at 20-22°C to become a clear golden coloured liquid.
Emu oil contains the essential fatty acids; Linoleic acid (Omega-6), Linolenic acid (Omega-3), Oleic acid (anti-inflammatory), Palmitic acid, and some traces of other fatty acids. Emu Oil has the highest concentration of Omega 3 found in nature. These fatty acids are essential in our day-to-day lives to ensure that our bodies remain in top working order. The body not make them itself, so it is important to get these fatty acids from other sources. Emu Oil is an excellent source of these important fatty acids. Pure Australian Emu Oil has no hormones, bacteria or steroids in it.
5. What are the benefits of Emu Oil?
Emu Oil softens and moisturises the skin, heals chapped and dry skin, evenly tones the skin and softens wrinkles.
Emu Oil, when massaged into the skin quickly penetrates and saturates all the underlying tissues. It's action moisturises the skin and provides anti-inflammatory effects to muscles and joints. Emu Oil is bacterio-static, so bacteria will not grow in it. Therefore, Emu Oil lasts a very long time. It is non-allergenic and as yet no side effects have ever been reported. It is non-comedogenic, so it will not block pores causing spots. Emu Oil is so gentle, it can be used, quite safely, on the most sensitive of skins, and importantly, you do not need to avoid the area round the eyes.
Emu Oil heals and soothes sore muscles and joints, encourages re-growth of skin cells, and hair follicles.
Emu Oil has anti-inflammatory properties which soothe joints and muscles. It is very effective because, when massaged into the skin, the oil penetrates right into the muscles and joints.
6. Can Emu Oil be used by everyone?
Emu Oil can be used across the whole age spectrum. Emu Oil has not yet shown any undesirable side-effects and in its pure form, its' gentle nature enables it to be used even on babies, and sick people. In pregnancy and young children, it advisable to use only Original Pure Australian Emu Oil as it has no added essential oils. Emu Oil is also gentle enough to be used on really sensitive or bruised skin.
7. Is Pure Australian Emu Oil a liquid?
Pure Australian Emu Oil is a solid but it melts over 22°C. Cooling it will return it to its' solid state. It is just as effective when applied as a liquid as it is as a solid.
8. How is Emu Oil used? What is it used for?
Emu Oil may be massaged into the skin which it quickly penetrates, saturating the underlying tissue to help with many different problems such as sore muscles and joints and chapped, dry or broken skin. Emu Oil is one of the best natural trans-dermal oils available. It easily penetrates all the layers of skin so it reaches the muscles and joints where it is needed most.
9. What do Emu Oil products cost?
There is a list of products in the left hand navigation of the website homepage, please click the links to view prices and find more information for each product.
10. What's the story of Emu Oil
The Australian Aborigines were the first people to find out about the great healing properties of Emu Oil. They have used it for thousands of years as a valued remedy to keep their muscles and joints supple, and to protect their skin from the harsh Australian sun. The early pioneers saw the Aborigines hanging the emus' skins from trees. They thought it was an Aborigine ritual until they discovered that they were collecting the oil from the emu skins as it melted in the hot sun. It was not long before most pioneers had a pot of the oil in their medicine cabinets, and some reported remarkable healing effects. The famous explorer Robert O'Hara Burke tells how he rubbed emu oil into his arms when he was sunburned and found that, not only did it help his sunburn, but his stiff elbow as well.
11. Which Emu Oil product is best for me?
Read the list below to see which Pure Australian Emu Oil is the best one for you. You can click on the underlined part to take you to the product page. If you should have any problems in working out which is best for you then call us on: 0800 074 2941.
Pure
Australian Emu Oilis used for everyday muscle and joint stiffness, for skin complaints,
moisturising the skin, encouraging re-growth of skin cells and hair follicles and to reduce
scarring. This Pure Oil is best used everyday.
Pure
Australian Emu Oil Plus is Emu Oil with extra strength properties
to give a strong boost for
muscles, joints and skin. People with severe problems generally use this first
and then go on to
Pure Australian Emu Oil to keep their muscles, joints and skin in best working
order.
Pure
Australian Emu Cream is used for its moisturising effects on skin
complaints anywhere on
the body. It is also used as a moisturizer for dry and chapped areas anywhere
on the body.
Pure
Australian Emu Ointment is used for its relaxing effects and has
similar properties to the Pure Emu
Oil. You can use it anywhere on the body and is good to take if you are going
travelling or to keep
on your bedside table, as it doesn't melt.
12. What should I consider before buying Pure Australian Emu Oil products?
Emu Oil may be used while
one is on medication, but not as a substitute for it. None of the Emu Oil products
that we supply should be taken instead of your medication. Always discuss with
your doctor before you stop taking any medication. If you have persistent pain,
stiffness or inflammation then you should always consult your doctor.
13. Does Pure Australian Emu Oil cause any problems?
Pure Emu Oil is non-allergenic and there have been no reported problems after using it. All of our other products contain small amounts of essential oils. If you are concerned about any possible reaction occurring then do a skin test on the inside of your arm and leave it for 24 hours. If there is any redness or itchiness then discontinue use.
Emu Oil is used by massaging a small amount onto the affected area as often as possible for the first 2-3 days. Then use it 1-2 times a day, or as often as is required. Because there are no known side effects caused by pure Emu Oil, you can use it as often as you want.
15. How should Pure Australian Emu Oil products be stored?
It should be stored upright, out of direct sunlight in a cool place. You only need to refrigerate it for a short amount of time if it has melted. It does not matter whether you use it as a solid, or when it has melted, the effects will be the same.
16. How long does a pot of Emu Oil normally last?
Used as directed, a 50g or 55g pot should last for about 6-8 weeks. It is safe to use Emu Oil for a year after it's purchased.
About Norfolk Trading
Norfolk Trading is a small
family-owned business based in Norwich in the United Kingdom. The founding director
was a chemist who spent many years in Australia and the Company still has direct
family links with Emu Oil processors in that country.
We were the first company to import Emu Oil from Australia into UK and we remain
the largest distributor in the United Kingdom.
Registered VAT No. 921827229
Norfolk Trading
is also involved in formulating and distributing a range of other healthcare
preparations.
17. When did our Company start?
Norfolk Trading was established
in 1993 and started importing Emu Oil from Australia shortly after.
18. What is our mission statement?
Norfolk trading is committed
to maintaining the supply of the best possible quality Emu Oil in UK.
We concentrate on providing
the highest level of service to all our customers.
19.
How do I order?
You can order securely online by clicking here which will take you to the products page. You can order by phoning us on 0800 074 2941 (+44 1603 610883 if you are outside U.K., you can fax us on 01603 477825 or you can write to us at: Norfolk Trading 1 Rigby's Court, Norwich, NR2 1NT. U.K.
20.
Which credit cards can I use to pay?
We accept Visa, Barclaycard, Electron, Maestro, Solo and Switch.
21.
How can pay for my Emu Oil?
We accept cheques and postal orders made out in pounds sterling payable to NORFOLK
TRADING, bank transfers and also credit card payments.
22.
How long is delivery time?
Orders received on working days are normally processed the day they are received. Delivery in U.K. is by 1st class post and should take no more than 2 working days. Orders from overseas are processed as soon as we receive them. Delivery is by Royal Mail and transit times may be 4-10 days depending on the destination.
23.
Our name and address.
Norfolk Trading, 1 Rigby's Court, Norwich, NR2 1NT. U.K.
24.
Our disclaimer.
The products and claims made on this site are not intended to treat, diagnose,
cure or prevent disease.
The information on this site is intended for informational purposes only and
is not intended as a substitute for advice given by any medical professional.
25.
What information do we keep about you?
We take down your name, address, telephone number and email address (if applicable)
and keep this on our database. We do not keep any of your credit card details.
26.
What do we do with your information?
We keep your information for our purposes only and we never pass your details
onto other companies. We may use your information occasionally to send out relevant
information about our products.
27.
What to do if you don't want to receive any more information from us?
If you do not want to receive any information from us then please write to us
at: Norfolk Trading,
1 Rigby's Court, Norwich, NR2 1NT or telephone us 0800 074 2941 and let
us know.
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Do you have a page of useful links
Yes, here are our useful links