It was believed that strings of amber beads worn around the neck would bring relief from head, neck, and throat pain, while amber bracelets would benefit sufferers of rheumatism.
Arvati, et kui kanda kaelas merevaigust keed, leevendab see pea -, kaela - ja kurguvalu, merevaigust käevõrud aitavad aga reumatismi vastu.