Pearl- by Dr.Fatema Palgharwala Adnan

How To Buy Pearls - 7 Value Factors
Have you ever looked at buying pearl jewellery and wondered what influenced its price? Cultured pearls come in a wide range of qualities. For most people, buying pearl jewellery can be a daunting task. But it shouldn’t be an overwhelming experience at all. By understanding the characteristics used to assess the beauty and value of a pearl, you can search with confidence and find the pearls that are right for you. There're seven value factors when judging a pearl's quality: lustre, size, shape, colour, surface, nacre quality, and matching. 

LUSTRE

Lustre is essentially the intensity and sharpness of the light reflected from a pearl’s surface. The more lustrous the pearl is, the brighter and shaper its reflection. Lustre is probably the most important value factor when judging a pearl’s quality. Pearls with high lustre are regarded as more valuable than those with poor lustre.
As described by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), there are five categories of lustre ranging from excellent to poor. A pearl with excellent lustre displays bright and sharp reflections. An extremely lustrous pearl can show an almost metallic or mirror-like appearance. The reflections of a pearl with poor lustre, however, are dim and diffused.Factors such as nacre quality, the speed of nacre deposition, the type of the mollusc and its health can all contribute to the lustre of a pearl.

At Happy Globe Gems and Gemstones all of our pearls are of the highest lustre quality, ranging from "Very good" to "Excellent", the top two lustre grades defined by GIA. You can find the lustre grading for each product under its product details. 









SIZE

Pearls are normally measured in millimetres. The size of a pearl varies depending on its type, rarity, and growth period. When other value factors are equal, the larger the pearl is, the greater the value it has. The following shows a quick guide to the common sizes for different pearl types.

• Freshwater - 4 to 14mm

• Akoya - 2 to 10mm

• Tahitian - 9 to 14mm

• South Sea - 8 to 20mm

SHAPE
A perfectly round pearl is truly magnificent. But it is very rare. Most pearls come in a variety of shapes and are exciting, fashionable and fun to wear.

• Round - variation of diameter being no more than 2%

• Near-round - almost round with minor variations

• Oval - symmetrical, rounded and oblong

• Button - symmetrical, flattened on one side

• Drop - pear-shaped

• Semi-baroque - off round, slightly irregular

• Baroque - irregular

• Circled - one or more grooves and ridges around the surface

COLOUR
Pearls come in an array of stunning colours. From white, cream, pink, yellow, green, blue to black, there are so many shades in between. In addition, pearls often display delicate overtones, such as green, blue and pink. Many trade terms, such as apricot, aubergine, golden, lavender, peacock and pistachio, are also used to vividly describe pearl colours.

The high-value colours for Akoyas are silver and white. For freshwater pearls, they are white and lavender. Peacock and aubergine are the treasured colours for Tahitian pearls. For South Sea pearls, the most prized colour is deep golden.

Colours are usually a personal preference and they do not affect the quality of a pearl. However, pearls with natural colours are generally more valuable than those that are dyed. Deep and intensive colours such as brown and black in freshwater and Akoya pearls are not natural and are the result of colour treatments.

SURFACE
The surface condition of a pearl affects its value. When other value factors are equal, the fewer and smaller the blemishes are, the more valuable the pearl is. Most pearls have some degree of imperfections such as bumps, pits, spots and wrinkles. Tiny irregularities are acceptable. It is very rare to have a strand of pearls that have no imperfections at all. One of the key factors to consider when buying pearls is to judge how noticeable the blemishes are and if they seriously affect the durability of the pearls.

The GIA system classifies four surface quality conditions. They are Clean, Lightly Spotted, Moderately Spotted and Heavily Spotted. Pearls with clean surface quality are blemish-free or contain minute surface characteristics that are difficult to see. Pearls that are completely blemish-free are called “spotless”.

NACRE QUALITY
Nacre is the natural substance produced by a mollusc to form a pearl. The quality of nacre directly impacts the value of a pearl, especially in the case of saltwater cultured pearls where shell bead nuclei are present. The thicker the nacre is, the more lustrous and durable the pearl is.

There are three categories defined by the GIA. They are Acceptable, Nucleus Visible and Chalky Appearance. Pearls with thin nacre usually have low lustre and can appear chalky.

Natural pearls and the majority of freshwater cultured pearls contain no nuclei and they are made of nearly all nacre. This distinction makes freshwater pearls more durable than saltwater pearls.

MATCHING
Matching is an important value factor when assessing more than two pearls. It needs to take all the other value factors into account and achieve harmony in terms of size, shape, colour, lustre, surface, and nacre quality. To create an excellent matched piece, we have to sift through thousands of pearls to find the ones that are well matched and this requires an enormous amount of skill and labour.

It is important to note that sometimes pearls are deliberately mismatched to create a casual and fun look. As long as the design achieves a balanced and harmonious look, the jewellery piece can still be very desirable.

AMBER /KERBA/KEROBA the Oldest Gemstone by Dr.Fatema Palgharwala Adnan.

A new, bizarre spider-like creature has just been discovered in Southeast Asia, having been encased in amber during the Cretaceous period some 100 million years ago, and it might be more terrifying than any of the creepy-crawlies lurking in the dark corners of your basement.

Amber mined for centuries in Myanmar for jewelry is a treasure trove for understanding the evolution of spiders and their other arachnid relatives. This week, two independent teams describe four 100-million-year-old specimens encased in amber that look like a cross between a spider and a scorpion.

Amber preserved in exquisite detail these 100-million-year-old close relatives to spiders.

Dr.Fatema Palgharwala is involved in research and study of Amber since 10years.

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Delta plus Variant of Covid-19 Virus by Dr.Fatema Palgharwala Adnan . Happy Homeopathy Clinic.

We are all bracing ourselves for the third COVID-19 wave. Little do we know what it is going to bring.

The second wave was devastating. Many of us lost loved ones. It’s been a terrible time.

The WHO has so far reported 11 variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Now there is news of the delta plus variant. We heard about it a short while ago, but there are concerns that it might hit us hard this time round.

I thought I would briefly discuss the Delta plus variant of the COVID-19 virus today.

I will admit right here that by the time I have finished reading all the research, I was just as clueless as I was when I started writing this article. There is just too much conflicting information.

Delta Variant Of COVID-19 Virus

The delta COVID-19 variant was first found in India. It was first identified in October 2020, and was primarily responsible for the second wave in the months of April and May. It was labelled B.1.617.2 by scientists, and since its uprising has surpassed the alpha variant.

It is believed that the Delta variant may be 60% more powerful and virulent than the alpha variant (B.1.1.7).

Delta Plus

Not surprisingly the delta variant has further mutated, with scientists calling the new virus Delta Plus. They are calling it B.1.617.2.1, or AY.1.

The mutation is called K417N, and is seen on the spike protein – the protein that is responsible for the virus to enter healthy human cells. A similar mutation was seen on the beta variant as well.

So far, there have not been many cases of this virus affecting Indians.



The primary problem with the delta plus variant is that it is resistant to treatment with monoclonal antibodies. Monoclonal antibodies are a form of treatment now administered in the early stages of COVID-19 infection, and have been shown to shorten the duration of the illness and hasten recovery.

Resistance could imply a longer course of illness.

There have been other concerns raised about the delta plus variant.

Firstly, it may transmit from one person to another with total ease. This means more people will get affected a lot faster.

Secondly, it binds to the lung cells in a stronger manner to other variants.

Finally, once the infection is over, the antibody response generated by the body may be next to nothing.

Will Infection With Delta Plus Be More Serious?

Fortunately, so far there have been no indicators that this ‘plus’ variant is going to cause a more serious or life-threatening illness.

If you have been vaccinated, there is even a lower chance that you would suffer a serious illness from the delta plus variant.

Do The Vaccines Work?

The effectiveness of vaccines against the COVID-19 virus has always been a concern amongst the public. I often get asked whether taking both vaccines can really protect the individual against the virus.



From the available evidence, a single dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine seems to lower the risk of developing symptoms from the delta variant by around 33%.

This is lower than the alpha variant, which is around 50%.

A study published in the journal ‘Nature’ found that a single dose of the Pfizer and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine generated a ‘barely discernible’ antibody response.

This means that just one vaccine will not offer the protection the body needs against the virus.

The paper goes on to state that when both injections are given, the protection increases to 95%. Interestingly, they also report that those people who have developed natural antibodies through infection do not produce antibodies that can effectively fight the delta variant.

The COVISHIELD vaccine offers 70% protection after the first dose, increasing to 91% after the second dose given 8 to 12 weeks apart, according to news reports.

However, having gone through some of the research, the numbers are very variable. Some papers state that the protection offered even after 2 doses of the vaccine is only about 60-80%.

The ICMR has stated that COVAXIN vaccine is effective against the Delta plus variant.

Those who have been affected by COVID and have then gone on the have one or two vaccine shots seem to have a higher protection against the delta variant versus those who just had the vaccine, research has shown.

Taking Care

Despite vaccination and its benefits, I strongly urge people to observe the same precautions that have been reiterated time and again.

Social distancing should remain a priority, and always, always wear your mask when venturing out into a public place.

COVID is here for a lot longer than we anticipated. Taking the right precautions is of utmost importance.

The decline in cases will be slow, and I am sure our patience will pay off and life will eventually return to total normalcy.


What Is The Role Of Homeopathy In Delta Plus COVID Infection?

The Supreme Court has upheld the Ayush Ministry’s advisory and allowed the use of AYUSH interventions, including homeopathy as an add-on to standard care in COVID-19 treatment.

Studies found that the use of homeopathic medicines was associated with an improvement in various symptoms of covid-19 cases. Homeopathic medicines are also very effective and safe at the same time in treating post covid complications such as fatigue, headache, loss of smell and taste, dizziness, breathing difficulty, chest pain depression or anxiety, etc.

Using prognostic factor research strategy four medicines namely Arsenicum album, Pulsatilla nigricans, Bryonia alba, and Gelsimium sempervirens were found to be most frequently indicated. However, the best homeopathic medicine is the one that is most similar to the cause and manifestation of the disease in any given case. For this, it is advisable to always seek help from a trained homeopathic physician instead of self-drugging at home. This will help to fight the infection more effectively and at the earliest possible

MEDICINE AMBER - Dr.Fatema Palgharwala Adnan.

 

Medicine – Baltic amber has been revered as a medicinal substance since time immemorial and many healing elixirs have been made with it down through the ages. The Persian scientist, philosopher and foremost physician of his time, Ali Ibn Sina, known as Avicenna, 980 – 1037, who’s Canon of Medicine provides a complete system of medicine according to the principles of Galen and Hippocrates and was the standard textbook for Western doctors up until the 17th century, was well versed in the medicinal uses of Baltic amber. He wrote that it was astringent, used to staunch the flow of blood and recommended it as a therapeutic remedy against many diseases.

Albert the Great, also known as Albertus Magnus and Albert of Cologne, 1193/1206, was a Dominican friar and bishop who promoted the peaceful coexistence of science and religion. Granted the title Doctor Universalis by his peers, he is often referred to as the greatest German philosopher and theologian of the Middle Ages. Albertus Magnus believed that stones had spiritual/magical properties and wrote about it in his work De Mineralibus. He categorized Baltic amber as one of the six most valuable medicines of his time.

The Polish astronomer and mathematician Nicholaus Copernicus, 1473-1543, studied medicine at Krakow University and wrote his graduate thesis on Baltic amber’s potent healing properties.

The terms Oleum succini (amber oil), Balsamum succini (amber balsam), and Extractum succini(amber extract or tincture) appear often in the formulas of the alchemists of the Middle Ages and these items were still listed as medicines in A Dictionary of Medical Science; Medical Lexicon of Official and Empirical Preparations, sixth edition dated 1846, written by Robley Dunglison, at the Boston Medical Library of Medicine.

Succinum was considered antispasmodic and diaphoretic in a dose from five to twenty grains. It was commonly referred to as Electrum, Ambra, Ambre jaune and Yellow Amber, reported to be composed of resinous matter, essential oil and an acid, sui generis; inodorous, except when rubbed or heated, insoluble in water, and slightly acted upon by alcohol. The oil, oleum or Balsamum Succini, also known as Huile de Succin, was said to possess stimulating, antispasmodic, diuretic and rubefacient properties.

Baltic amber oil was an ingredient in British Oil, formulated by the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, which also contained oil of terbinth, juniper and aloe and was recommended as a remedy for sprains.

Russians of today promote Succinic acid in pill form as an important anti-alcohol medicine; a substance that reduces the desire for alcohol. They claim that it quickly eliminates the effects of excessive alcohol consumption; a mere 0.1 gram pill reportedly restores an inebriated person’s motor skill to normal. A tincture made of amber and vodka was thought to increase male sexual potency and the use of this remedy persisted from at least the Middle Ages well into World War I.

WEARING BALTIC AMBER 5 - Dr.Fatema Palgharwala Adnan.

 Wearing Baltic Amber – The highest content of succinic acid is found in the amber cortex – the external layer of the stone. It has long been believed that by wearing raw or polished natural Baltic amber against the skin, a “homeopathic dose” of succinic acid is absorbed into the body, enough to exert its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immune enhancing and vitality boosting influence.

Due to their natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, Baltic amber beads have long been valued as teething necklaces. Worn by babies and small children for countless centuries throughout Europe, the amber beads seem to ease babies teething discomforts and are believed to help calm a fussy baby. The beads are simply worn around the neck and not necessarily chewed.

Raw Baltic amber comes in many shades of yellow and yellow browns, and also white, pale lemon yellow and almost black. Uncommonly one finds red or “cherry amber”, green or blue, but these are rare and highly sought after. Baltic amber is translucent and can be especially beautiful when polished.

One of the things about Baltic amber that I find the most magical and fascinating is that not only does it carry the energy and memory of all those millions of years on earth, but it also often contains bubbles of air that was actually on the earth all those millions of years ago, as well as inclusions of small particles of living matter, such as leaves or bugs that bear witnesses to life on earth 40 to 200 million years ago. These physical traits energetically transmit to me the power of longevity, endurance, and the ability to survive, with strength and grace, any changes that come our way. Now that is what I call adaptogenic!

Another thing I like about natural Baltic amber is that most amber pieces are sustainably harvested in the same traditional ways that have been used for centuries. Raw chunks of amber are stirred up by turbulent seas, carried ashore by waves and collected at ebb-tide. Harvesters, furnished with nets at the end of long poles, wade into shallow waters of the Baltic Sea and drag their nets through seaweeds which may contain masses of entangled amber. Some rake amber up from boats.

Tincture of Baltic Amber

Amber’s antibiotic and disease fighting properties are legendary. It was credited with saving people from the bubonic plague during the Middle Ages. The Prussian Priest Matthaus Praetorius recorded that “During the plague not a single amberman from Gdansk, Klaipeda, Konigsberg or Liepaja died of the disease.” The succinic acid in Baltic amber has proven to be immune enhancing and an exceedingly effective ally in fighting both bacterial and viral infection.

Modern research at the University of Hamburg, Germany, confirms the safe use and positive effects of succinic acid in cellular metabolism. And in Russia, Dr. Veniamin Khazanov of the RAS’ Institute of Pharmacology says “For aged people, succinic acid has proved to be indispensable. It is capable of restoring the energy balance at the cellular level, which is often upset as the years go by, and helps the patient regain his youthful energy.”

Its “hormone-like” effect on the neuroendocrine system, studied extensively by Professor Eugene Maevsky, Deputy Director of the Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, which is part of the Russian Academy of Sciences, is notable. Scientists working with Dr. Maevsky have documented studies over the past several decades that consistently support their use of succinic acid to prevent and treat many age related diseases.

Traditional Chinese Medicine also has high regard for the medicinal properties of Baltic amber. Chinese practitioners use it for subduing fright, tranquilizing the mind, for the relief of palpitations, to promote blood circulation and protect against heart attack and stroke. Amber is also specifically recommended for lower abdominal pains affecting the testes, prostate or uterus. An old time remedy called “amber syrup”, a mixture of powdered amber and opium, was used as a tranquilizer and antispasmodic.

Chemistry – In addition to the succinic acid, terpenoids with a wide range of therapeutic actions, aromatic oils, phosphoric and sulphuric acids, a-keto acid and a-hydroxy acid are also present in the alcohol extract. Ethanol extracts of amber have been used therapeutically and with no recorded negative effects, for a very long time.

According to A. Matuszewska and A. John, Department of Geochemistry, Mineralogy, and Petrography, Faculty of Earth Sciences, Silesian University, Sosnowiec, Poland, the succinic acid isolated from Baltic amber stimulates plant organisms, and can contribute to an increase in the yield of cultivated plants

ANCIENT HISTORY 3 - Dr.Fatema Palgharwala Adnan

Mythology – Many diverse cultures carry primeval creation myths concerning the origins of amber. Ancient Grecian tales recount the story of the Heliades, who shed tears into the river Eridanus as they grieved the death of their brother Phaethon. The stories say that Phaethon was thrown into the river by Zeus as punishment for taking his golden chariot on a joyride across the sky and that the tears of the heart-sick sisters eventually hardened into drops of dazzling amber.

Ancient Chinese myths say that this warm and magical golden substance is the petrified soul of tigers. Primarily a symbol of good fortune and protection, the tiger is also associated with solar energy, summer and fire and is linked to the powers of attraction, protection and illumination.

Legends from the Polish Kushubian tribe, , say that amber is the result of great lightning strikes upon the earth. Lithuanian tales recount the unhappy love between Jurate, Goddess of the Baltics, and a fisherman named Kastytis.

In a fit of anger, Jurate’s father threw down a great bolt of lightning that shattered the amber palace on the bottom of the sea and drowned Kastytis along with his fishing boat. Since that day, waves have been endlessly washing fragments from the amber palace ashore and littering the Baltic Sea coastline with small pieces of amber which are the tears that the still grieving Jūratė continues to shed.

Ancients – The Greek poet Homer, writing as early as the 10th century B.C., made several references to amber in the Iliad and the Odyssey. Herodotus wrote about Baltic amber’s electrical properties in the 5th century B. C., they were well known even then, though that particular word would not be coined for centuries. Theophrastus, writing in the 4th century B.C., discusses Baltic amber in his work entitled On Stones. Theophrastus classified rocks based on their behavior when heated, and grouped minerals by common properties, such as amber and magnetite, both of which have strong powers of attraction.

Pliny the Elder tells us in his Naturalis Historia, published circa AD 77-79, that Baltic amber was called “northern gold” by both the ancient Greeks and the Romans and that by the time of the Emperor Nero (54-68 AD) a small amber statuette was worth more than a robust and healthy slave. According to the elder Pliny, a necklace of amber beads was well known to offer protection from several poisons as well as from “sorcery and witchcraft.”

Pliny the Younger recorded that Roman women wore amber pendants as adornments and also to ease “swollen glands, sore throat and palate.” Indeed, the ancient women of the original Italic tribes were especially fond of wearing Baltic amber for both its magical as well as its health enhancing properties. Due to the increasing demand for this magical healing substance, trade routes from the Italian peninsula to the Baltic Sea opened up and some were eventually paved by the Roman army.

Though no one knows the exact routes taken during the time of the Imperium Romanum, we do know that considerable amounts of raw Baltic amber were brought south from the Baltics to the Danube, through Eastern Europe and across the Julian Alps down to the Adriatic Sea and the lands of the Veneti people on the east coast of the Italic peninsula. The Veneti tribe, whose territory neighbored Pannonia, helped to popularize amber among the people of the Italian Peninsula. In antiquity, Aquileia was the largest town in this part of Italy, an important transportation crossroads and practically overflowing with Baltic amber craft workshops.

Towards the end of the 1st century CE, the artisans in Aquileia had mastered amber sculpting techniques. The smallest nuggets were made into assorted beaded necklaces and a great variety of other items were produced here as well, including rings, pins and pendants and coffers to hold them, knife, comb and mirror handles and boxes for cosmetics. Dionysian motifs and scenes were popular as were miniature leaves, shells, fish, and loaves of bread, pomegranates, figs, dates and grapes.

Among the most intriguing archaeological finds in this area of Italy are spinning staffs made of bronze rods with strings of amber beads wound around them. Spinning was the sacred work of women and natural amber was a spinner’s ally because its electrostatic properties attracted the raw fibers of wool, flax and hemp and so helped to lighten the work.

HEALTH BENEFITS AMBER 6 - Dr.Fatema Palgharwala Adnan.

Health Benefits: Baltic amber is considered the very finest and most therapeutic amber in the world. It is renowned for its pain easing, rejuvenating and vitality boosting effects as well as its ability to help protect against illness. It is an exceedingly well researched adaptogen, most notably among Russian, Polish and German scientists, and has long been referred to as an Elixir of Youth. When worn on the body Baltic amber warms against the skin, releasing its therapeutic properties safely and naturally. Baltic amber is used to clear the chakras, to fill the body with vitality, alleviate stress, and is believed to help draw disease out of the body and encourage healing. Baltic amber is a natural analgesic agent and possesses anti-inflammatory properties, so is often used to ease joint pain. It also acts as a natural antibiotic and as we’ve seen, has an ages-old history of use in preventing and treating disease and healing wounds. The Greek word for amber was ηλεκτρον (electron) and the warm, golden gems were connected to the Sun God, one of whose titles was Elector or the Awakener. The English words electricityand electron both derive from the Latin electricus, which means “like amber in its attractive properties.” These names stem from research conducted in the late 1500’s by William Gilbert, regarded as the father of electricity and magnetism, who demonstrated that amber could indeed attract other substances. Living tissues possess direct current surface electro-potentials that regulate, at least in part, the healing process. Following tissue damage, a current of injury is generated that is thought to trigger biological repair. In addition, exogenous electrical stimuli have been shown to enhance the healing of wounds in both human subjects and animal models. Baltic amber’s considerable electrostatic properties are an essential part of its health boosting abilities. This substance has long been respected as a natural ionizer; it possesses the ability to produce negative ions, known to help to ease pain, boost over-all immunity and stimulate the healing process. Additionally, Baltic Amber is proven to act as a shield, providing protection from harmful radiation emitted from computers, cell phones and wireless devices, microwave ovens and electrical appliances. Today 285 million Americans have mobile phones and 83 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds are “wired” all the time and sleep with their cell phones next to their heads. Mounting scientific evidence suggests that nonthermal radio frequency radiation (RF)—the invisible energy waves that connect cell phones to cell towers and power numerous other everyday items—can damage our immune systems and alter our cellular makeup, even at intensities considered safe by the FCC, according to Cindy Sage, an environmental consultant in Santa Barbara, California, who has studied radiation for 28 years. Negative Ions and our Health – Extensive research has shown that our good health is in large part dependent on the amount and quality of the negative ions in the air around us and in our bodies. The human body consists of billions of cells, each enclosed by a membrane. This cell membrane performs many important roles, such as the absorption of nutrients and elimination of waste. The function of the entire cell and its membrane is enhanced when there are enough negative ions within and outside the cell. This electrical material exchange revitalizes cell metabolism so that optimum nourishment is absorbed and waste material is eliminated efficiently. The reverse also holds true – in the presence of excessive positive ions healthy functioning of the cell is inhibited. As a result diseases such as inflammation, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, allergies, anemia, neurological dysfunctions, kidney problems, cancer and many others can occur. According to results of research on negative ions conducted at the Nanzandoh Medical Clinic in Japan, negative ions help speed recovery from illness, slow the aging processes and offer protection from the harmful effects of environmental stressors such as electromagnetic fields and radiation. Additionally, it was reported that negative ions support the health of the autonomic nervous system, promote deep sleep, healthy digestion, effect the production of insulin, neutralize free radicals and enhance adrenal function. And, while this magical, electrical, negative ion producing property of Baltic amber’s is nothing short of amazing, it’s not by any means the only thing responsible for its potent healing effects. There’s more! Succinic acid – Baltic amber has high concentrations of a unique substance known as succinic acid, and with from 3% to 8% succinic acid by weight, is one of the most important natural sources of succinic acid in the world. Succinic acid from Baltic amber was analyzed by Robert Koch (1886), the pioneer of modern bacteriology who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1905. Koch confirmed the positive health influences of this substance and discovered that there is no risk of the accumulation of surplus amounts of succinic acid in the human organism. Succinic acid is commercially produced, widely used and approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration. It was originally employed by European scientists and military doctors to bolster the body’s immunity to radiation from industrial accidents. It is touted in Russia and other European countries for its youth preserving and cell rejuvenating properties and is commonly used in anti-aging formulations and to aid recovery of cancer patients after undergoing conventional medical treatment. It has been shown to strengthen immunity to ionizing radiation, infections, alcohol and other toxins. Succinic acid is a powerful antioxidant shown to stimulate neural system recovery, eliminate free radicals and modulate the immune system. It is also used to discourage disruptions of the cardiac rhythm and to ease stress. Succinic acid helps restore strength and energy to the entire body, enhances brain function and so helps to improve awareness, concentration and reflexes. Wearing Baltic Amber – The highest content of succinic acid is found in the amber cortex – the external layer of the stone. It has long been believed that by wearing raw or polished natural Baltic amber against the skin, a “homeopathic dose” of succinic acid is absorbed into the body, enough to exert its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immune enhancing and vitality boosting influence. Due to their natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, Baltic amber beads have long been valued as teething necklaces. Worn by babies and small children for countless centuries throughout Europe, the amber beads seem to ease babies teething discomforts and are believed to help calm a fussy baby. The beads are simply worn around the neck and not necessarily chewed. Raw Baltic amber comes in many shades of yellow and yellow browns, and also white, pale lemon yellow and almost black. Uncommonly one finds red or “cherry amber”, green or blue, but these are rare and highly sought after. Baltic amber is translucent and can be especially beautiful when polished. One of the things about Baltic amber that I find the most magical and fascinating is that not only does it carry the energy and memory of all those millions of years on earth, but it also often contains bubbles of air that was actually on the earth all those millions of years ago, as well as inclusions of small particles of living matter, such as leaves or bugs that bear witnesses to life on earth 40 to 200 million years ago. These physical traits energetically transmit to me the power of longevity, endurance, and the ability to survive, with strength and grace, any changes that come our way. Now that is what I call adaptogenic! 

CLASSIFICATION OF BALTIC AMBER GEMSTONES 7 - Dr.Fatema Palgharwala Adnan.

 

Baltic amber tincture tastes strongly of pine; it is bitter, slightly sweet, aromatic, stimulating and warming. Soluble in alcohol 1:4.

How to use Tincture of Amber

Adults – Take 1 drop on day one, 2 drops on day two, 3 drops on the third day, and so on for 10 days, then drop off one drop each day until the 20th day. Let 10 days go by, and then start a new course of amber treatment, if necessary or desired.

For Children – Follow the same procedure, going only to 5 drops and then reduce one drop per day, as above.

Baltic Amber Oil

Baltic amber oil is widely used as a topical application to the skin, especially the face. Russian scientists report Baltic amber’s unprecedented ability to act as an anti-aging substance. Its ability to restore cellular health and elasticity and inhibit aging of cells has earned it a reputation as a modern elixir of youth.

Amber oil is universally regarded as an especially effective treatment against aches and pains, rheumatic and arthritic joints, swollen limbs and joints, and painful muscles.

Amber oil permeates the skin exceedingly fast, penetrating deep into the tissue, improving blood flow to the area and easing muscle and joint pains. It is excellent added to massage oils and facial creams. I use it diluted in a carrier oil, such as olive or sesame, mixed at a ratio of 1:4.

Antispasmodic and diaphoretic, “Oil of amber has properties resembling those of oil of turpentine, and is sometimes given internally in the treatment of asthma and whooping cough. Mixed with an equal quantity of olive oil, or as Linimentum Succini Compositum, it is used to rub the chest in bronchitis and whooping cough.”

The Classification of Baltic Amber (Succinite) Gemstones

Natural Baltic amber (Succinite) ** – gemstone which has undergone mechanical treatment only (for instance: grinding, cutting, turning or polishing) without any change to its natural properties.

Modified Baltic amber (Succinite) – gemstone subjected only to thermal or high-pressure treatment, which changed its physical properties, including the degree of transparency and colour, or shaped under similar conditions out of one nugget, previously cut to the required size.

Reconstructed (pressed) Baltic amber (Succinite) – gemstone made of Baltic amber pieces pressed in high temperature and under high pressure without additional components.

Bonded Baltic amber (Succinite) – gemstone consisting of two or more parts of natural, modified or reconstructed Baltic amber bonded together with the use of the smallest possible amount of a colourless binding agent necessary to join the pieces.

Kerba stone bracelets in colorful threads.