AMBER – KERBA ORIGIN – PROPERTIES - BENEFITS The name 'Amber' was derived from the word 'ambre' from Middle English, 'ambra' from Medieval Latin and 'anbaramergris' from Arabic. Amber is the fossilized resin from ancient forests. This aromatic resin oozed and dripped down the trees, and filled the internal fissures. During this process it ended up trapping debris such as seeds, leaves, feathers and insects. Through a process of natural polymerization of the original organic compounds the resin got buried and fossilized. Majority of amber that is found today is approximately 30-90 million years old. Amber – Its Origin Amber has been a sacred stone to Eastern Indians and Native Americans for thousands of years and was used by ancient tribal healers and shamans during fire ceremonies. It was burned as an incense to cleanse or clear the environment off negative energy. It was considered a symbol for the renewal of marriage vows and promises ma...
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