The Northern Gold
Amber, sometimes called „the Gold of the North“ was polished and carved to make jewelry and decorations already 13000 years ago. Prehistoric trade routes from coastal areas of the Baltic Sea, down to the Mediterranean Sea became known as the Amber Road. This important raw material was transported overland to Italy, Greece, Black Sea, Syria, Egypt, and beyond.
Then and now Northern gold was used mainly for jewelry creation, as ornamental pieces, sculptures, statues, scene illustrations, burnt as incense to give off a pleasant pine smell and sometimes ground down and mixed with oils and lotions to use on the skin.
Jewelry and Accessories
Most common use of amber is all kinds, colors and sizes of jewelry: earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, rings, brooches, hair pins, jewelry boxes, You name it! Different colors, shapes, sizes and unlimited craftsmen imagination can create endless jewelry variations. Wearing amber direct to the skin is beneficial, as it is esteemed for its ability to draw pain and disease from the physical body, as well as the mind by absorbing negative energy.
Health Benefits of Amber
The popularity of Baltic Amber is associated not only with its beauty, but also to potential health benefits that this natural gemstone can provide.
Nowadays, as Baltic Amber is better researched, there is a logical explanation available as to why this gemstone might have potential health benefits.
Based on today's research composition, Baltic Amber might contain even up to 8% of Succinic Acid. This percentage is the highest in all amber types around the world, so Baltic Amber is the best source of this acid in nature. Succinic Acid itself is associated with many health benefits to human body. There is strong evidence that Succinic Acid can help to minimize symptoms of menopause, help with arthritis and ease pain associated joints, due to high composition of this Acid.
Aromatherapy and Cosmetics
Amber is a natural air purifier. Amber incense can help people concentrate while meditating and balancing their health and intellect. Amber incense is made from natural components without chemicals. Therefore, it can be uses for a long time without worrying about its effects on your health. For those who are feeling sluggish, lethargic, or lost in a depressive slump, amber can also pick you up. It stimulates metabolism and raises energy levels.
If You are keen using essential oils, it might be worthwhile to consider trying Amber oil. Most products on the market combine Amber oil with other carrier oils, such as cedarwood, frankincense that help to create stronger scent. When Amber Oil is being used in aromatherapy it is thought to help with sleep, relaxation, and asthma symptoms. It also can be used for skin conditions like eczema or acne and can provide anti-aging benefits as well.
Regularly used in massage procedures, it can cut through pain and boost immunity. It is rich and warm which makes it a great stone for those who are suffering from colds, flu, headaches, and respiratory ailments too. This golden gem is also an effective pain reliever, meaning that any chronic issues or even simple toothache or baby teething, or complex arthritis can be calmed by the soft healing touch of amber.
Eventually..
Amber is an organic gem, neither a crystal, nor a mineral, but a biological product of nature, a protective resin that once oozed from living trees in prehistoric forests and fossilized over millions of years now brings us the best of itself.