Medicinal

Throughout history, amber has been believed to have healing properties. Some cultures used it as a remedy for various ailments, and it was thought to have protective qualities. Amber was ingested in various ways and used as a general cure all. Among the various ailments Amber was considered a treatment for, rheumatism, asthma, gout, jaundice even impotence. It was mixed with water for all forms of stomach-ache and powdered and mixed with honey for eye, ear, and nose ailments.