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Skunk oil is an oil that is obtained from the two lateral glands that run the length of a skunks back. Skunks store fats in these glands for use during hibernation or semi-hibernation in warmer climes. There is very little odor to this oil.

Skunk oil was used by the Native Americans as a healing balm or as a liniment. When rendered from the glands, over a low heat, it has the consistency an SAE10 motor oil and the feel of coal oil when applied to the skin. It gives a warming sensation as a mild liniment would.

The early explorers and fur buyers, especially in Canada, found that the oil was a very useful addition to their medical kits and paid the natives a premium price for it.

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 '''Skunk oil''' is an oil that is obtained from the two lateral [[gland]]s that run the length of a [[skunk]]s back.  Skunks store fats in these glands for use during [[hibernation ]] or semi-hibernation in warmer climes. There is very little odor to this oil.
-Skunk oil was used by the [[Native American]]s as a healing balm  or as a [[liniment]]. When rendered from the glands, over a low heat, it has the consistency an SAE10 [[motor oil]] and the feel of [[coal oil]] when applied to the skin. It has gives warming sensation as a mild liniment would.
+Skunk oil was used by the [[Native American]]s as a healing [[balm]] or as a [[liniment]]. When rendered from the glands, over a low heat, it has the consistency an [[Society of Automotive Engineers|SAE]]10 [[motor oil]] and the feel of [[coal oil]] when applied to the skin. It gives a warming sensation as a mild liniment would.
 The early explorers and fur buyers, especially in Canada, found that the oil was a very useful addition to their [[medical kit]]s and paid the natives a premium price for it.