- Originals and fakes - features of real cabochons
- Beneficial properties of amber - healing the soul and body
- Amber beads - what do they help with?
Recently, traditional medicine has been increasingly using “folk” methods, because some of them turn out to be much more effective than conventional medicines! And one of these remedies is natural solar gems. Chemical analysis showed that the hardened resin contains many biologically active elements that have a positive effect on the processes occurring in the body. What kind of substances these are, what their mechanism of action is and how to use them - you will learn all this from our article.
What is amber?
Contrary to popular belief, amber is not a mineral; it does not have a crystalline structure. It is a fossil resin of ancient plants (mainly coniferous trees), that is, it is of organic origin.
In the course of complex biochemical processes that lasted for thousands of years (and sometimes millions of years), resin (wood resin) acquired the hardness of stone, but at the same time retained a lot of trace elements and complex compounds that are healing for the human body.
This was noticed many centuries ago, and this stone (although formally amber is not a stone) began to be widely used for medical purposes. And since in those days medicine was closely intertwined with alchemy and magic, amber was endowed with many sacred properties. Alchemists persistently tried to extract the elixir of life from it. Of course, they didn’t succeed, which is a pity!
Chronicles prove that the valiant Teutonic knights maintained vigor of body and spirit during campaigns with the help of amber. It was crushed and mixed with wine, creating a tonic drink with additional antiseptic properties.
You may not believe in the magical properties of amber, but you can never cease to be amazed by its wondrous beauty and sunshine. Therefore, it is worth wearing amber beads, if only for aesthetic reasons. Many very wealthy people appear at significant events wearing amber jewelry, although they can afford jewelry that is much more expensive.
Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?
According to astrologers, raw amber is most suitable for Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius and Pisces. In astrology, it is associated with the Sun and the element of Fire.
However, it is worth noting that the energy of the stone is exclusively positive, and therefore its use is not contraindicated for anyone, including representatives of other zodiac signs. Therefore, if you like this stone, wear it with pleasure and for your benefit.
The healing properties of amber beads
The health benefits of amber beads are not denied even by very conservative official medicine. This is exactly the rare case when doctors do not recommend relying on the healing power of “tears of the sea” (as amber is poetically called), but do not deny it either.
The first mentions of the extraordinary properties of amber that have reached us belong to the father of medicine, Hippocrates. Many prominent medici of the past knew about them, although they could not provide a scientific basis for their empirical knowledge. Amber was widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and was idolized in Ancient Rome and the East.
Silver necklace with amber (go to the SUNLIGHT catalogue)
In Medieval Europe, amber was widely used for various purposes. It was considered an excellent remedy against poisons, it was used to treat ailments arising from an excess of “bad blood” (that is, hypertension), all kinds of wounds, goiters, migraines, and relieved menstrual and childbirth pains.
Church reformer Martin Luther, who suffered from gallstones, preferred to eat dietary dishes using a spoon carved from a single piece of fossil resin.
The excitement that reigned around amber in the Middle Ages died down somewhat at the beginning of the 20th century, but by the middle of it it flared up with renewed vigor. This is due to the prevailing passion for bioenergy at that time. Secret development of “cheerfulness pills” was carried out by Nazi Germany, and after the Great Patriotic War, interest in “tears of the sea” arose among scientists of the Soviet Union.
Professor Maria Kondrashova made a significant contribution to research into the healing properties of amber. She proved that succinic acid with natural additives (succinate) is a storehouse of useful substances. In the course of research conducted by a group of an ambitious professor in Kaliningrad, it was found that succinic acid is a natural catalyst for metabolic processes that can give the body a boost of vigor and energy without the slightest side effects.
As often happened in the USSR, Kondrashova’s research interested high ranks from the KGB. Their results were classified and amber again became just a fossil resin, suitable only for making jewelry.
Now interest in the medicinal properties of amber beads has flared up with renewed vigor. And for good reason: amber cannot be used alone in the radical treatment of serious diseases, but as an adjuvant in the treatment of certain ailments, it has proven its effectiveness in practice.
Succinic acid is part of many dietary supplements. And those who like to have fun probably know that the best cure for hangover has not yet been invented!
So, let’s figure out what amber beads help with. They are endowed with a number of healing properties:
- help with joint diseases, respiratory and infectious diseases of any etiology;
- help stabilize blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular diseases;
- reduce the intensity of migraines and other headaches;
- have pronounced antiseptic properties, thanks to which they promote rapid healing of wounds;
- reduce weather dependence and help to survive magnetic storms more calmly;
- has a beneficial effect on blood composition, and therefore on oxygenation and blood supply to all organs;
- stimulate the nervous system and protect against stress;
- stabilize the functioning of the digestive and excretory organs;
- promote the removal of toxins and waste;
- improve the condition of skin, hair and nails;
- have a pronounced restorative, rejuvenating and tonic effect on the body.
Do amber beads help with thyroid diseases?
Many people wear amber beads around their necks to prevent and treat thyroid diseases. This is completely justified: under the influence of the heat of the human body, the beads heat up and the process of releasing useful substances is activated.
This occurs in close proximity to the thyroid gland, so that a significant part of the beneficial substances penetrates through the skin directly next to the organ. And among these useful substances is not only iodine, which is vital for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, but also a lot of other microelements: iron, zinc, calcium and others like them.
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This makes amber beads a good aid in the treatment of hypothyroidism and other thyroid ailments. It is recommended to wear the beads directly over the thyroid gland to facilitate the transport of nutrients to the organ. To make beads, we use exclusively unprocessed amber (preferably Baltic) without a frame.
Reckless faith in the healing power of stones can lead to tragic consequences. Wearing jewelry cannot replace qualified medical care!
What else are amber beads useful for?
Despite the fact that the properties of amber have not been fully studied, “tears of the sea” have found wide application in our lives. Even very skeptical people do not neglect amber jewelry, and some even use amber chips.
The smallest fraction of crushed amber is dissolved in drinks and taken with food, worn in linen bags near the body and placed near computers at work places. This is truly a unique natural biostimulant and source of pure vital energy. And this is claimed not only by ardent fans of lithotherapy!
Silver necklace in amber from the “AMBER” collection in the SUNLIGHT catalog
Amber beads for babies have also gained wide popularity - they are often given to babies even before their first teeth appear. It is believed that when in contact with amber, babies tolerate pain better, experience teething easily, sleep more peacefully and develop better. And if you sometimes let them chew on the first piece of jewelry in their life, their teeth will grow stronger and healthier. And the saturation of the developing organism with natural biologically active substances cannot be discounted.
Children's amber beads are radically different from adult jewelry. They are made using perfectly smooth beads on a thread interspersed with knots and a reliable hidden clasp. The baby cannot remove or tear the useful decoration on his own.
How to choose amber beads
The question of choice in this case is ambiguous. You need to understand whether you are purchasing jewelry made from fossil oleoresin purely for decorative purposes or are you interested in having pronounced beneficial properties.
If you want to purchase jewelry that is truly healthy, your best choice would be beads made from raw amber mined near the Baltic Sea. Such amber is not only beautiful and valuable, but also the most saturated with useful substances - a true sun stone!
In the jewelry environment, large pieces of Baltic amber with high transparency are most highly valued. An additional highlight are all sorts of inclusions (air bubbles, bodies of long-dead insects, and so on) - they make the amber even more valuable. The presence of inclusions larger than 10 mm makes amber a precious stone!
This solar stone is used to create designer jewelry and is quite expensive. It is processed mainly in the form of cabochons, and not cut, like harder stones. They decorate brooches, insert them into rings and necklaces, create unique hair decorations, and so on. Less valuable amber is used to create all kinds of cute trinkets, as well as to decorate icons and paintings.
See all necklaces and beads made of amber in the SUNLIGHT catalog
Unfortunately, this solar stone is not protected from counterfeiting. Its imitation is even made from epoxy resin. Moreover, it is quite difficult to distinguish natural fossil resin from a fake. But probably!
Natural amber:
- heavier than its artificial counterpart;
- floats in saline solution;
- amenable to mechanical stress (it is quite easy to scratch);
- becomes electrified by friction;
- immune to the effects of acetone;
- when heated, it emits a characteristic pine aroma (synthetic substances smell like chemicals).
Previously, the “naturalness” of the origin of amber was determined by the presence of inclusions (that is, inclusions). Now this is more difficult to do: scammers have become adept at placing insect corpses, shells, twigs in artificial resins. True, it usually looks unnatural.
Application
Raw amber is used in many industries:
- Jewelry making is the creation of jewelry. Earrings, beads, bracelets, rings, necklaces, brooches - all these products are made with raw amber.
- Art - embroidery of paintings and icons, various figurines, household items - dishes, figurines, stands, chess, boxes, watches and much more.
- Industry - low-quality amber, its crumbs and substandard stone are used for the production of succinic acid, oils and rosin, which are used in perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and in the manufacture of paints.
- Food industry, crop farming, poultry farming and livestock farming - succinic acid is used.
- Medicine - production of laboratory glassware, instruments, devices.
This is not a complete list of uses for raw amber. The stone is used in many industries due to its beneficial properties.
