- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
