Inflammatory arthritis is a group of arthritis conditions that cause
- joint pain and swelling
- warmth in the joints
- stiffness in the morning
These symptoms can cause prolonged pain and discomfort for people with this chronic disease.
Using emu oil may be an effective way to help lower the pain and swelling from arthritis.
Emu oil has potential anti-inflammatory benefits
Emu oil may have anti-inflammatory benefits when applied topically to the skin. A 2021 study found that the topical use of emu oil can relieve inflammatory arthritis symptoms such as joint pain and swelling.
Topical use of emu oil also delivers other benefits that can help people with arthritis, such as:
- an analgesic for pain relief
- an anesthetic to limit pain sensitivity
- an antipruritic for itch relief
- an antioxidant to protect your body from free radicals, or atoms that can cause cell damage
- a moisturizer for dry skin
- a penetration enhancer to increase the absorption of the oil and topical medications
Emu oil can also contain curcumin, which a
