Silver in History

During the late 1800’s western scientists re-discovered what had been known for thousands of years — silver is a powerful germ fighter. Medicinal silver compounds were developed, and silver became commonly used as a medicine and health enhancement. By the early 1900s, the use of silver was widespread. By 1940 there were approximately four dozen different silver compounds on the market.

In the 1970’s the return of silver to conventional medicine began. The late Dr. Carl Moyer, chairman of Washington University’s Department of Surgery, received a grant to develop better methods of treatment for burn victims. Dr. Margraf, chief biochemist, worked with Dr. Moyer and other surgeons to find an antiseptic strong enough yet safe to use over large areas of the body. Reviewing earlier medical literature, Dr. Margraf found continual references to the use of silver.

Today, the use of nanoparticle silver for health benefits is well known, documented, and easily researched online. Enjoy our short history of silver through photos — from Egypt through current times. It is fascinating.

People used to know what worked but didn’t know why. Now we do, and we’ve perfected it to be the most effective, safe supplementary health aid ever.

During the late 1800’s western scientists re-discovered what had been known for thousands of years — silver is a powerful germ fighter. Medicinal silver compounds were developed, and silver became commonly used as a medicine. By the early 1900s, silver use was widespread. By 1940 there were approximately four dozen different silver compounds on the market.

The return of silver to conventional medicine began in the 1970s. The late Dr. Carl Moyer, chairman of Washington University’s Department of Surgery, received a grant to develop better methods of treatment for burn victims. Dr. Margraf, chief biochemist, worked with Dr. Moyer and other surgeons to find an antiseptic strong enough yet safe to use over large areas of the body. Reviewing earlier medical literature, Dr. Margraf found continual references to the use of silver.