Medical Use of Collodial Silver

Colloidal silver consists of small particles of silver delicately suspended in water. It is considered an alternative remedy, and is used as a natural antibiotic meant to kill off the body's invading microbes. Since the 1940s, when the FDA banned the use of colloidal silver, there's been a string of controversy regarding its toxicity. Still, certified doctors have proven its medical uses, but only when given in preferred, carefully administered and controlled doses. Never take colloidal silver in any form without consulting your trusted doctor.

Fights Fungus

• Colloidal silver is typically used on the skin, to fight fungal infections. Some find that this topical treatment aids in the healing of your burns, rashes, sunburns and other skin problems. It can also be used to fight gingivitis, mouth sores and tooth decay. It has even been implemented in the eyes. Mostly, it fights infection on any part of the body, but only by the use of small and specific doses, and even then, it is controversial and must be carefully administered. Too much colloidal silver can be lethal.

Bactericide

• For centuries, colloidal silver has been used to fight off bacteria, as an alternative to traditional antibiotics. Its small structure is unique: The minute particles of silver can travel very fast in your body, killing off bacteria and viruses, yet some find it to be tolerated with less intestinal stress than standard antibiotics.

AIDS-Related Pneumonia

• Some types of AIDS-related pneumonia can't be helped with the standard antibiotic. Staphylococcal, pneumocystis, streptococcal, klebsiella and fungal infections that fail to respond to regular antibiotics are sometimes addressed with alternative medicines like colloidal silver, especially if the patient has a weakened immune system. Some hospitals now give oral dosages for therapy in such cases.