For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have recognized the medicinal, preservative, and restorative powers of silver. From ancient Greece and Rome to medieval Europe and the American frontier, silver has been used as a germicide to keep food and water fresh and prevent disease.
The discovery of modern pharmaceuticals led to a decline in the use of silver as an anti-microbial agent. However, the resurgence of silver in conventional medicine began in the 1970s when Dr. Carl Moyer of Washington University's Department of Surgery received a grant to develop better methods of treatment for burn victims. Dr. Margraf, the chief biochemist, investigated 22 antiseptic compounds and found that silver was the most effective at killing invasive burn bacteria and promoting wound healing.
Today, silver is still used in some mainstream medicine applications, such as silver nitrate in newborn babies' eyes and "Silvadine" in burn wards. Silver-infused bandages and wound dressings are also commercially available. Additionally, silver is used for water purification, sanitation of pool water, sewage treatment, and as an agent in the fight against airborne toxins and other industrial poisons.
Colloidal silver, in particular, has gained popularity as a safe and effective supplement with no serious adverse events reported. MesoSilver, a high-quality colloidal silver product with the highest particle surface area ever tested, is one of the safest supplements on the market today.
While the use of silver in medicine has a long and fascinating history, federal law prohibits any claims or testimonials associating silver products with disease states. Nonetheless, the documented history of silver and its myriad uses can be easily researched through search engines and colloid forums.
