When applied to burns, emu oil provides the most obvious and immediate benefits. Those who have suffered first, second and minor third degree burns will find regular application of emu oil will greatly reduce the pain, swelling, and reduce overall healing time of burns. Especially effective on sunburn. If applied immediately, it usually prevents the development of blisters. If applied after blistering has occurred, the blisters usually will drain internally and the skin will reattach. The dead, burnt tissue will shed sooner and fresh, new usually scar free skin will appear. The combination of emu oil's anti-inflammatory effect and its ability to speed skin growth are responsible for these effects. Numerous studies have been conducted investigating emu oil's value in the treatment of burns. Al concluded that its use minimized pain, scarring, the need for skin grafting, and overall healing time. Apply emu oil immediately after sustaining a burn and continue applying 3-5 times daily until healed. Included here is the results of a study sponsored by the American Burn Assn.

Conventional wisdom dictates that the application of any oil to burned tissues is detrimental due to its ability to prevent heat loss from the damaged tissues, thus increasing pain, swelling and healing time. Emu oil is so radically different in its structure and activity that it has become the notable exception to this rule. It is a shame that the lack of FDA approval prevents its use on a larger scale. Even so, it is in use in hospitals burn centers all the world.