Use of colloidal silver as an alternative medicine is well-known for many years ago. This article provides some information on the benefits of this suspension for conjunctivitis.
Colloidal silver consists of suspension of fine particles of silver in dispersion medium of distilled water. It possesses excellent natural antibiotic properties which enable it to fight various infections caused by virus, fungus, bacteria, and many other microorganisms. It can fight off even those bacteria that have become immune to regular antibiotic medicines. Another advantage is that colloids are one such submicroscopic particles of matter that can penetrate through the membranes of the cells in our body. Thus, colloidal silver can be readily absorbed into the body. For all these qualities, more and more people opt for colloidal silver treatment.
Colloidal Silver and Pink Eye
Pink eye is also referred to as conjunctivitis. In this condition, inflammation occurs on the transparent mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and eyelid lining. This is mostly caused due to bacterial and viral infection. Some common symptoms of pink eye are redness in eyes, itchiness and burning sensation, swollen eyelids, excessive tear, and sticky discharge from the eyes. Even though the symptoms causes a lot of discomfort, it is not a serious ailment. However, it is highly contagious and spreads from an infected person to others around him/her very rapidly.
For a prompt action against this highly infectious virus and bacteria, this suspension is used. When it is applied on the infected eye, the tiny silver colloids pick up the infected cells by attracting them electromagnetically and put them into the bloodstream. In this way, the germs are eliminated from the body. Similarly, one can use colloidal silver for stye. Staphylococcus bacteria is mainly responsible for this eye infection that affects the oil secreting glands present at the root of the eyelash. Eye stye can be identified as a fluid-filled blister with yellowish spot at the center. On application of colloidal silver, the bacteria gets killed and the bump will be healed.
How to Use Colloidal Silver for Pink Eye?
It can be used both internally as well as externally. By its topical usage, pink eye can be treated. It can be used as eye drops. For this, wash the hands with soap and water thoroughly to make them free from germs. Open the infected eyelid with one hand and put 2-3 drops of it into the eye. If both eyes are infected, then apply it on the other eye too. One has to repeat it 3-4 times in a day. If one wishes, he/she can put it into a spray bottle and spray it into the eyes. One can also prepare an eyewash by diluting a few drops of colloidal silver in water and using it to disinfect the eyes.
One would be surprised to know that colloidal silver can provide relief from the symptoms of pink eye within a few hours. However, one must continue its use for conjunctivitis for the next few days to get rid of the infection completely. If one fears that he/she may get stinging sensation after application, then one should be assured that it does not sting at all. In fact, it is suitable for people of any age group including small babies, children, and elderly. In order to obtain the best results from this treatment, one can take it orally as well. This will strengthen the immune system, enable the body to recover from the infection really fast, and reduce the chances of further infection.
The best part of using this suspension for pink eye is that it does not have any side effects. However, it is important that one purchases it from a reputable company in order to yield maximum benefits. As the bond between the water molecules and silver particles are very unstable, they tend to get broken very easily. For this reason, always buy colloidal silver that are kept in dark glass bottles. At home, you must store it in a cool dark place.
Disclaimer: This HolisticZine article is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice.
