I have always thought of Colloidal Silver (topical antibiotic) simply as
SSD ie. silver sulphadiazine (Silvazine - S&N). It vis made by creating a
colloidal suspension of AgNO3 and Sulphadiazine solutions from my
recollections as a pharmacist 20 years ago!
Maybe there are other colloidal silvers and other uses?
Jon Wilcox

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> From: Gopal Goenka <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Colloidal Silver
> Date: Tuesday, 27 August 1996 04:53
>
>
> Below is message copied from a newsgroup. Is Colloidal Silver in use in
> U.K.? I have never used it.
>
> Gopal Goenka
> Email: [log in to unmask]
>
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>
> From: [log in to unmask] (Tim Seewald)
>
> Just having read about Mother Teresa's condition this morning I feel
> that
> I must offer the following information concerning the most-effective
> anti-
> biotic ever identified by science.
>
> The news story indicated that the Mother is being cared for at the
> Woodlands Nursing Home (in India?) and being cared for by Dr. S.K. Sen.
>
> If there is any possible way that you can convey this information to the
> doctor or forward this information to someone who can, it could mean the
> difference between life and death for the Mother.
>
> I have included the Colloidal Silver FAQ found at:
>
> http://hills.net/~sage/silver/2sage05.html
>
> Colloidal Silver if not immediately available can be simply made by
> following the directions at:
>
> http://www.portal.ca/~gekko/silverzap/
>
> May the blessings be!
>
> Tim Seewald
>
>
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>
> What is Colloidal Silver?
>
> Colloidal Silver is a pure, all natural substance consisting of pure
> water
> and submicroscopic clusters of the mineral silver. Colloidal Silver is
> manufactured by a non- chemical process where the microscopic particles
> of
> silver are held in suspension by an electromagnetic charge placed on
> each
> particle.
>
> What does colloidal silver do?
>
> Colloidal Silver is a broad spectrum antibiotic. While most antibiotics
> are
> effective against about a half-dozen diseasecausing organisms (germs,
> bacteria, fungi, parasites and some viruses), silver is effective
> against
> over 650 organisms. Colloidal Silver is tasteless, non-toxic to living
> tissue and can be taken orally or applied externally.
>
> Is colloidal silver safe to take?
>
> The Environmental Protection Agency's Poison Control Center reports no
> toxicity listing for Colloidal Silver considering it harmless in any
> concentration. Colloidal Silver is the safest and best all around
> natural
> antibiotic germ-fighter we have.
>
> What is colloidal silver effective against?
>
> Colloidal Silver, has been proven to be useful against many different
> infections and is non-toxic in concentrations of 3 - 5 ppm against all
> species of fungi, bacteria, protozoa, parasites and certain viruses.
> Based
> on laboratory tests,destructive bacteria, virus and fungus organisms are
> killed within minutes of contact. Larry C. Ford, M.D. of the Department
> of
> Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, Center For The
> Health
> Sciences, reported in a letter dated November, 1988: "I tested them (the
> silver solutions) using standard antimicrobial tests for disinfectants.
> The
> silver solutions were anti-bacterial for concentrations of 10 organisms
> per
> ml. of Streptococcus, Pyogenes, Staphylococcus Aureus, Neisseria
> Gonorrhea,
> Gardnerella, Vaginalis, Salmonella Typhi, and other enteric pathogens,
> and
> fungicidal for Candida Albicans, Candida Globata, and M. Furfur".
>
> What is a micron?
>
> A micron is one millionth of a meter, in comparison a millimeter is one
> thousandths of a meter and a meter is approximately 39.37 inches long.
>
> What is a colloid?
>
> A colloid is a substance that consists of ultra-fine particles that do
> not
> dissolve but remain in suspension. These ultra-fine particles are larger
> than most molecules but so small they cannot be seen by the naked eye.
> Not
> all brands of Colloidal Silver are true colloids. In a true colloid of
> silver, the ideal size of the silver particles fall within the range of
> 0.005 - 0.015 microns in diameter. These particles are electrically
> charged
> to activate the germicidal quality of the silver and allow the silver
> particles to remain suspended in water.
>
> How does this colloidal silver generator make colloidal silver?
>
> This generator utilizes a electrolysis process which allows extremely
> fine
> silver particles to be suspended in solution by the tiny charge placed
> on
> the particles. This method replaces the need for any chemicals,
> stabilizers
> or proteins and the product can be called a true colloid of silver.
>
> Does particle size matter?
>
> Particle size is a crucial factor. Much of the efficiency of the
> colloidal
> solution depends on the actual size and uniformity of silver particles.
> Particles that are too large are less effective. The preferred particle
> size for optimum results and safety of use should be from 0.005 - 0.015
> microns in diameter.
>
> What about the color of the final product?
>
> A excellant indicator of the quality of Colloidal Silver is the color.
> As
> the size of each silver particle gets larger, the color of the solution
> ranges from yellow to brown to red to gray and black. Colloids of silver
> that are produced using the proper electrolysis method are different
> color
> than the grind or chemically produced colloids, except in the case of
> some
> products that contain artificial food coloring to get the right color.
> The
> ideal form of Colloidal Silver is a clear to light yellow color, which
> in
> part has to do with using ozonated water in the production of the
> colloidal
> silver. It has been reported that using ozonated water will produce the
> smallest silver particles.
>
> Are the higher parts per million like 500 ppm more beneficial?
>
> In the range of 3 - 5 ppm (parts per million), colloidal silver has
> little
> effect on 'friendly' bacteria, while being highly useful against
> infections
> and eliminating various microbes, viruses and fungi. Colloidal Silver
> that
> is too concentrated (above 5 ppm ) may upset the delicate balance of the
> digestive tract by destroying significant amounts of friendly bacteria.
>
> What are some modern uses for Colloidal Silver?
>
> Colloidal Silver may be taken orally or put on a Band-Aid and applied
> directly to cuts, scrapes, open sores, warts or used as a rinse for
> acne,
> eczemas and other skin irritations. It may be gargled, dropped into eyes
> or
> ears, used vaginally, anally, atomized or inhaled into the nose or
> lungs.
> It is also believed effective against: Staphylococcus, B.Coli, Bladder,
> Infection, Colitis, Diarrhea, Ear Infection, Hemorrhoids, Impetigo,
> Lesions, Ophthalmology, Para-Typhoid, Ringworm, Scarlatina, Typhoid,
> Warts,
> Anthrax, Dysentery, Boils, Diptheria, Chronic, Cystitis, Tonsillitis,
> Enlarged Prostate, Rheumatism, Menier's Symptoms, Eczema, Candida
> Albicans,
> Septic Ulcers, Whopping Cough, Blind Boils, Peneumonia, Dermatitis,
> Eustachian Tubes, Influenza, Nasal Catarrh, Tuberculosis, Burns,
> Pyorrhoea,
> Intestinal Trouble, Shingles, Soft Sores, Sunburns, Streptococcus,
> Legionella, Polio Virus, Salmonella, Appendicitis, Rhinitis.
>
> Does colloidal silver have any effect on cancer cells?
>
> Dr. Gary Smith (a pioneer in cancer research) in an unpublished article
> writes that: Success depends on the amount of silver in the person's
> body
> and problems result from the lack of silver in the body. When silver was
> present, the cancer cells stopped their development and the body is
> basically restored. When silver levels are low or not-existent, the
> cancer
> growth continues to grow because the cells cannot reverse themselves.
>
> How does silver naturally get into the body
>
> One might ask, how do we get silver in our body in the first place? We
> get
> silver and all minerals in the body through the food we eat. How does
> silver get in the food? It gets in the food through living soil where
> living organisms in healthy soil, of which there are billions in a
> handful
> of dirt. These living organism break down the soil so plants are
> provided
> minerals in a form assimilable to the plant. By assimilating the plant
> nutrients the minerals are transferred in our digestive tract, where our
> bodies utilize the captured organic (chelated) minerals, through the
> blood
> stream to the various organs of our body. Hence, we get silver from
> plants.
> If we cannot assimilate silver for some reason or as the tissues age, we
> develop a silver deficiency and an impaired immune system leading to
> cancer
> in most cases.
>
> Does Colloidal Silver help in the fight against AIDS?
>
> Since in active AIDS, the suppressed immune system of the body is open
> to
> all kinds of diseases, colloidal silver is the perfect non-toxic drug to
> use for its wide spectrum antibiotic effect. A researcher at Brigham
> Young
> University sent colloidal silver to two different labs including UCLA
> Medical Center, which said, "It killed not only the HIV Virus (invitro),
> but every virus that was tested in the lab. According to the FDA rules,
> colloidal silver cannot be used for treating the HIV Virus, but it could
> be
> used as an antibiotic for all the acquired diseases of active AIDS.
>
> How much colloidal silver should a person take per day?
>
> Most adults take one teaspoon 3 times day for four to seven days, then
> cut
> down to about one-half teaspoon 2 times a day. Children or babies would
> use
> a proportionally smaller dose. Another way to determine dose is
> kinesiology
> or muscle testing. Optimum dose may require more or less colloidal
> silver.
>
> Are there any know side effects from using colloidal silver?
>
> There is no recorded side effect in medical literature from the use of
> colloidal silver. Additionally there has never been a recorded case of a
> drug interaction. It is non- addicting, the body does not build up a
> tolerance to it, and studies show that colloidal silver is not deposited
> under the skin like other compounds that cause gray skin. It is
> tasteless,
> odorless, non-toxic, non-stinging to the eyes, safe for pregnant and
> lactating women.
>
> If it's so great, people ask why they have never heard of colloidal
> silver
> before?
>
> Seventy years ago, colloidal silver was widely used. Colloidal silver
> retailed about $100.00 per ounce in the 1930's. Recent technology has
> brought the price down so that colloidal silver can now compete in the
> medical marketplace. Numerous articles in medical journals of colloidal
> silver can be found dating usually before 1940. New articles and data
> will
> soon be appearing as more doctors rediscover this safe and effective
> mineral solution.
>
> Do I still need to visit my family doctor if I use colloidal silver?
>
> Colloidal silver is a great product, but your health is important. When
> the
> situation calls for it, visit your family doctor.
>
> Is silver a mineral?
>
> No; regardless of it particle size, silver is a metal, unless chemically
> combined with other elements such as sulfur, oxygen, nitrogen, etc.
>
> How long has silver been used as a germ fighter?
>
> Silver is mentioned in the bible. Royalty carried water in silver
> vessels
> in the belief that this water would help them maintain their health.
> Before
> refrigeration a silver dollar was placed in containers of milk to
> maintain
> freshness. Silver was the primary antibiotic used by the wealthy before
> the
> advent of penicillin in 1938.
>
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> Gopal Goenka
> Email: [log in to unmask]


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