What Are the Uses of Liquid Silver?
Liquid Silver, or colloidal silver, is a suspension of silver particles. The word “colloid” is a Greek word for glue. It is defined as small particles suspended in a medium. Colloidal silver was commonly used until 1938. The medical uses of colloidal silver have not been substantiated by scientific study. Types There are three types of silver solutions sold on the market: ionic silver, colloidal silver, and silver protein. Ionic silver is dissolved in a medium, while colloidal silver is a suspension of particles. Silver protein is a suspension in a polymer protein solution, such as gelatin. Use as an Alternative Medicine Colloidal silver is taken orally as a remedy for a long list of ailments such as sinus infections, yeast infections, stomach ulcers, ear infections, lupus, herpes, AIDS, meningitis, and arthritis. It is used topically for staph infections, acne, burns, and skin infections. Other uses include promotion of quick healing, prevention of colds and flu, and improvement of di