Homemade Colloidal Silver Ointment

Colloidal silver is produced when small strands of silver are suspended in a liquid, such as water. Colloidal silver has been used to heal diaper rash and burns and can kill several types of viruses, bacteria and fungal infections. A homemade colloidal silver ointment can be used to soothe a baby's sore bottom or as a salve to help soothe burns or, according to the Mayo Clinic, is used by some as an alternative treatment for the skin condition rosacea.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tsp. mineral oil
• 2 tsp. corn starch
• Medium-size bowl
• 2 tsp. zinc oxide cream
• 1 tsp. aloe vera gel
• 1 colloidal silver capsule
• Cotton swabs
• Air-tight container

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Instructions

• 1

  Mix the mineral oil and cornstarch in a medium-size bowl.

• 2

  Add the zinc oxide cream to the bowl and stir until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

• 3

  Add the aloe vera gel to the mixture. Break open one colloidal silver capsule over the bowl. The capsule, which can be purchased at several drugstores, should contain approximately one teaspoon of colloidal silver.

• 4

  Stir together the ingredients well. Apply the ointment as needed with a cotton swab. Store the homemade ointment in an air-tight container.