Due to its anti-bacterial properties, silver is often used by physicians to promote the healing process. Silver consists of charged particles, called ions, that can be released steadily over several days. That’s why silver ions are often used in commercial dressings in post-operative settings in hospitals.

Silver healing methods have to be employed under the careful supervision of a surgeon. That’s because healthy cells and bacteria are both sensitive to silver healing. A precise balance of silver ions has to be maintained so that bacteria is destroyed without affecting mammalian cells. New types of dressings use lower concentrations of silver than ever before to take advantage of new research in the field of silver healing.

Silver healing methods are often avoided in burns and amputations since there has already been extensive damage to cell tissue. Diabetic patients with poor blood circulation may also be poor candidates for silver healing. Ask your physician if silver healing methods are right for you.