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Summary of Use during Lactation
Emu oil is a mixture of fatty acids derived from the fat of the emu (Dromiceius novahollandiae). It contains linoleic, linolenic myristic, oleic, palmitic, palmitoleic, and stearic acids. It has been used as a moisturizing agent and some animal data indicate that in might promote wound healing and decrease inflammation. An emu oil-based cream (Clemulina Pus cream, Sitar Laboratories, Padua, Italy) applied to the nipples and areolas of breastfeeding mothers after each nursing appeared to improve skin hydration. Whether this led to reduced nipple cracking or any effects on nursing infants was not studied.[1]
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
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References
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- Zanardo V, Giarrizzo D, Maiolo L, et al. Efficacy of topical application of emu oil on areola skin barrier in breastfeeding women. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2016;21:10–3. [PubMed: 26080458]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Emu Oil
Scientific Name
Dromiceius novahollandiae
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- Efficacy of Topical Application of Emu Oil on Areola Skin Barrier in Breastfeeding Women.[J Evid Based Complementary Alt...]Efficacy of Topical Application of Emu Oil on Areola Skin Barrier in Breastfeeding Women.Zanardo V, Giarrizzo D, Maiolo L, Straface G. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2016 Jan; 21(1):10-3. Epub 2015 Jun 15.
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