Silver Toxicity Experienced in the Use of Silver Preparations for Medical Therapy

Over many centuries, silver preparations have been used to treat disease—so much so that some silver treatments have taken on almost a folklore status. In the early 20th century, silver in various forms became particularly popular amongst so-called holistic healers, e.g., naturopaths. Then, in the latter half of the century, traditionally trained allopathic physicians also became aware of its efficacy in certain cases.