A Little Touch of Whale Vomit Behind The Ears and On the Wrists
Ambergris is a waxy substance that is regurgitated by the Sperm Whale. It is thought that the whale's body produces ambergris to protect its digestive system from the sharp squid beaks, coating indigestible materials and lumping them together until they can be expelled. It can also be referred to as grey amber, not to be confused with the golden colored amber made of fossilized tree sap. A rather unusual substance, ambergris has been used by humans for thousands of years. The most complete history of ambergris I have ever found is located on the summary page of Ambergris Pathfinder, and I…