Curcumin showed highest solubility in emu oil compared to corn oil and water.
Highest skin penetration of curcumin was attained when emu oil was used as a carrier compared to other vehicles (corn oil and water).
Topical application of emu oil containing curcumin reduced inflammation in synergistic fashion in a carrageenan induced paw edema model.
Topically applied curcumin solution with emu oil ameliorated the Freund's complete adjuvant induced arthritis in male Sprague-Dawley rats.