Colloidal silver is a solution of tiny silver particles suspended in a liquid base. It's typically taken orally, but some products are sprayed, applied to the skin While many colloidal silver products were removed from drugstore shelves following the FDA ruling, they have since been rebranded as dietary supplements or homeopathic remedies, neither of which require FDA approval.

Proponents believe that the supplement can aid in wound healing, improve skin disorders, and either prevent or treat diseases like flu, pneumonia, herpes, eye infections, shingles, cancer, and AIDS.

Fortunately, you can still reap the health benefits of silver today in the form of liquid and topical colloidal silver. More people are discovering the healing powers of colloidal silver, particularly with the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. While human research is somewhat limited, anecdotal evidence is substantial when it comes to colloidal silver’s health benefits. Silver also has antibacterial properties and may be used to coat surgical devices. This may be one reason why it has been historically popular for table ware.

Some History and Folklore of Silver

Silver has long been associated with magic and healing and has a reputation for being able to ward against evil and destroy evil creations. Werewolves and sometimes vampires have been popularly believed to be particularly vulnerable to silver.

Silver in Healing

Silver has long been considered a purifying element and has been used to treat any number of illnesses, particularly contagions and wounds. Traditionally, water that had been stored in a silver container or into which silver coins had been placed would be given to a patient or used to wash his wounds.

Indeed science has demonstrated that it has antibacterial properties and it has been used in wound dressings. Adding silver to a bandage (as in these silver coated band-aids) is believed to reduce the likelihood of infection and inflammation. Ointments such as this one by Curad are also available

Colloidal Silver, pure silver particles in a liquid suspension, is widely marketed as a panacea today for the treatment of everything from HIV to Cancer to the common cold, though research has not confirmed its effectiveness in any case. Short term use does not appear to do any harm,

Silver in Magic

Silver is a great conductor of energy, including magic. Any stone set in silver will be amplified and its energy more easily directed.

Holy water used for purification purposes is best stored in or distributed from a silver container. The silver will infuse the water with its purifying energy. It will also enhance moon water.

Silver is an excellent material from which to making scrying mirrors and scrying bowls.