Baltic Amber - A fossilized resin originating from an extinct pine tree species, boasting an age range spanning 20 to 200 million years, fozzilized grains from the baltic region are thought to be older than 45 million years.
The Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians bestowed upon it the moniker 'Sunstone,' attributing to it the power of holding the sun's forces, believing that it was a direct connection to Helios and Apollo. In ancient Greece, Amber was called “electron”, the root of the word “electricity.” When rubbed this resin becomes electrostatic. The Ancient Greeks and Egyptians considered Amber Resin to be an important healing remedy for alertness and a sense of renewal. The ancient Germanic people, termed this resin 'bernstein' or 'burning stone,' evolving into the name 'amber' over time.
The origins of Baltic amber in particular are associated with the Lithuanian legend about Juratė, the queen of the sea, who fell in love with Kastytis, a fisherman. According to one of the versions, her jealous father punished his daughter by destroying her amber palace and changing her into sea foam. The pieces of the Juratė’s palace can still be found on the Baltic shore.
Beyond its historical significance, amber possesses an inherent magnetic quality.
Renowned for its distinctive coniferous pine forest aroma with subtle hints of the sea, baltic amber incense grains are celebrated for their calming attributes, fostering harmony, confidence, and a tranquil ambiance.
Properties: Protection - Ancient Knowledge Amber carries the power of ancient wisdom.
It is liberating, and helps resolves deep-seated fears. It clears stagnant energy to make way for a new impetus. Additionally, the fragrance holds benefits for mental clarity and protection.
Associated to the sun.
In antiquity, amber served as a remedy, burned as incense to alleviate kidney stones and mitigate or prevent epileptic seizures. It found application during plague outbreaks and was employed medicinally to address respiratory challenges.
Amber boasts a myriad of applications, carrying a rich history intertwined with power, connections to gold, and healing properties. Harnessing the effects of these remarkable granules doesn't necessarily require burning or immediate use; merely having them in your collection can be valuable for the ancient associations they embody alone.
Amber is high in Succinic Acid yielding about 8% which is currently studied for a multitude of healthful uses, some stemming from uses in antiquity to new found remedies.
Baltic Amber Incense - Pinus Succinifera Elektron
Pliny says the shores of Gdansk, the Sambia Peninsula or the Curonian Lagoon, which were historically the richest sources of amber in northern Europe. It is assumed that there were well-established trade routes for amber connecting the Baltic with the Mediterranean (known as the "Amber Road"). Pliny states explicitly that the Germans export amber to Pannonia, from where it was traded further abroad by the Veneti. The ancient Italic peoples of southern Italy were working amber, the most important examples are on display at the National Archaeological Museum of Siritide to Matera. Amber used in antiquity as at Mycenae and in the prehistory of the Mediterranean comes from deposits of Sicily.