Amber is a resin produced from pine trees millions of years ago. It is collected in and around the Baltic Sea. Europeans have used amber for centuries and have believed it has magical healing powers. Of course long ago, they didn’t realize that amber contains an acid called Succinic Acid, which is the reason behind the amber's healing abilities.

Succinic Acid is found naturally in our bodies and in plants. It plays a vital role in our metabolic processes and in cellular respiration. It acts as a powerful antioxidant, ridding the body of toxins and free radicals. It stimulates neural system recovery, boosts our immune system, compensates for low energy levels in our brain and body, thus increasing alertness and awareness, concentration and reflexes. It also decreases stress, has a calming effect and has been proven equal or better than many commercial drugs in many health and wellness areas. Amber balances a person's mood, lessens depression and has a positive effect on the heart, nervous system and the kidneys. How?

Succinic Acid produces negative ions which help to ease pain and stimulate the healing process. It acts as a natural anesthetic and possesses anti inflammatory properties. Europeans have used amber as a natural antibiotic and a general curative for many ailments from bowel problems to rheumatism.

Amber also acts as an antispasmodic, which helps to dry up mucous secretions in the nose and chest, which can shorten the amount of time a cold hangs around. It also helps to dry up saliva during teething, thus decreasing the amount of spit up caused by the extra saliva in the stomach. This is why many moms are turning to amber to help their teething babies. See our Baltic Amber Baby teething bracelets and teething necklaces.