Aboriginal Use of Emu Oil

The emu has been valued for thousands of years by Australian aborigines due to its value as a food and medicinal resource. The emu is a large bird that can be found almost anywhere there is open country, and being a large bird provides a large amount of food when caught. The fat on its back, however, provides just as valuable a resource due to its medicinal value. Aborigines have used emu oil to relieve muscle aches, sore joints and inflammation for thousands of years.

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