Websites such as Natural Good Health, tout colloidal silver as providing health benefits by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms that cause infection. Infection can result in acne, slow-healing wounds, allergies, colds, flu and fungal growth. Colloidal silver similarly provides antiseptic and antibacterial effects when applied to surfaces or sprayed on plants. Colloidal silver can be purchased at many health food and vitamin stores; it can be prepared at home using high-quality materials to minimize cross reactions for an economical, safe and effective product.
Materials
Quality materials are essential for making colloidal silver that you will ingest. You will need at least two pure silver wires or two small silver ingots that are 0.999 pure. According to Silver Well Colloidal Silver, sterling silver contains alloys such as nickel and copper that is harmful. Purchase R.O. purified water because it is distilled, deionized and demineralized--free from additives that are found in tap water or bottled drinking water. Other materials for homemade colloidal silver include a simple generator, clear glass or jar and a plastic stirrer. Store colloidal silver in a dark, non-reactive bottle and place it in a cool, dark cabinet.
Generator
A simple, low-voltage generator can be made using three 9-volt batteries, wire leads and alligator clips. Connect the batteries by inserting the corresponding plugs ("+" and "-") on one battery to the oppositely charged plug on each of two batteries. For example, + on battery A will plug into - on battery C. The resulting configuration will look like a pyramid, with two batteries on the bottom and one upside down battery on top. Wire leads can be connected to the open terminals and an alligator clip attached an alligator clip to each free end of the wire lead. If desired, install a small light bulb in series to the batteries to check power output.
Process
Measure and dispense 250 mL of R.O. water into the glass jar. Place the silver wire on opposite sides of the glass, approximately 1.5 inches apart and tilt the silver wire so that it does not touch the bottom of the jar or carefully bend the wire over the rim of the glass so that it is suspended in the water. Attach one alligator clip to one silver wire and the other clip to the other silver wire, taking care that the clips do not touch the water. Over the course of 30 minutes, periodically stir the water to disperse the suspension, observe that the water remains clear and check that it changes in hue to very light pink or yellow (place a white sheet behind the glass to better observe any color change). Make sure the water does not turn cloudy when the wires are powered because this may indicate impurities in the water reacting with the silver.
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