Here`s what Psoriasis Hall of PShame says:
Emu Oil
There seems to be no end of the claims for Emu Oil from Australia, and Neem Oil from India. A patent for emu oil says that it is not much different from the fatty acid composition of chicken. The claim is that residues from the emu's diet of wild berries have medicinal value. Given that the raised emus are fed a domesticated diet, the claim appears to have no merit. Even if the emus were fed drugs, there might be some residue in the oil, but it would be miniscule.
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Neem Oil
Similar claims are made for Neem Oil from India. No patents for neem oil make any mention of useful skin applications. "Miracle Herb" claims by promoters that it is beneficial for psoriasis have never been confirmed in the psoriasis newsgroup, or in the medical literature. Neem trees have natural antimicrobial defenses, just like Tea trees, and nearly every other type of plant. Applying plant toxins to your skin is not necessarily wholesome. It is generally recognized that psoriatics do not benefit from topical antibacterial therapy. There may be some exceptions, as with any other treatment.
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