Emu oil’s testament began with the Australian Aborigine who to this day swears by its medicinal value
Dodge is a small town located in Eastern Texas, 10 miles East of Huntsville and 78 miles North of Houston. A small “Rockwellian” rural community of roughly 143 folks that is steeped in American history and still surviving. Put on the map in 1872 by the Phelps-Dodge Railroad Company, Dodge was also the home of Martin Parmer one of the original signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Like so many towns that were conceived and lived there lives as a whistle stop along the way, Dodge has seen it all, and over time found it’s comfortable place in this world. Dodge hasn’t changed in size much since the 1940’s, but lately something foul… is changing its local landscape.
If you’re driving in Walker county Texas and happen to pass by the Hickory Hill Ranch, don’t be startled; those really are giant birds you see. You might guess Jurassic chicken or a renegade Ostrich, but those big flightless birds are actually Australian Emu (pronounced ee-mew). Fossil evidence dates these birds back 80 million years, and for the past 40,000 years or so Aboriginal Australians have relied on these birds for just about everything.
These giant flightless birds grow between 5’- 6’ in height and weigh in at 90-140 lbs. The average female produces about 35 eggs per year, and the average Emu egg is about the size of 12 large hen eggs. Emu farming began in Australia, but migrated…to the US in the 1980’s. Today, Emu Ranches like Hickory Hill Ranch in Dodge, TX have created a new breed of modern day ranchers. Carlos Burleson (pronounced car-lus) owner of Hickory Hill Ranch was actually raised on a traditional cattle and horse ranch but, as a life-long rancher, Carlos understood early on the unique benefits of the Emu and shortly after began breeding the big bird on his Hickory Hill Ranch.
“Most people think we raise the birds solely for the poultry value, and although Emu meat is a very low fat and delicious, the really incredible gift that the Emu brings to this world is in its miraculous oil.” Said Burleson. Emu oil’s testament began with the Australian Aborigine who to this day swears by its medicinal value. It’s no longer the miracle of the outback, today Emu oil is used by people around the world as a natural remedy for dry skin, reducing wrinkles, softening and reducing the appearance of scars and stretch marks, hair loss, burns, insect bites, acne, pain relief, anti inflammatory, and as a deep penetrating delivery system for other medications to name a few.
Hickory Hill Ranches Emu oil is refined at Texas A& M and produces the finest grade of AEA certified Emu oil available. “Our Emu oil is scientifically purified and all of Emu oil based products are naturally non-comedogenic (wont clog pours), hypo allergenic, naturally moisturizing, bacteriostatic (will not promote the growth of bacteria) and transdermal (penetrates the skin quickly).” Burleson said.
Mr. Burleson’s company manufacturers a wide selection of consumer products that utilize pure Emu oil, and other natural ingredients. His Embur Body Solutions product line includes, True Relief a pain relief lotion and supplements that provide pain relief that also fight inflammation. His skin care line la glabre offers spa quality ingredients that reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and promote healthy skin. In 2008, Burleson is set to launch his new scar and stretch mark remedy Striafree, acne fighting skin care product Blemafree, and a cellulite-reducing product called Cellulitefree. “As scientists continue to discover and verify uses for Emu oil, we will continue to create products that improve the quality of peoples lives.”
If you have been searching for a natural remedy to deal with dry skin, joint pain, or general skin care issues Emu oil is an affordable option that many believe delivers miraculous results.
For more information on Mr. Burleson’s fine Emu oil products visit him online at www.naturalemu.com
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