General history of silver
From time immemorial the precious metal „silver“ is used as efficacious remedy; its medicinal and healing properties have been known to mankind from the beginning.
The old Egyptians, skilled in natural medicine, manufactured very thin silver papyrus scrolls: they wrapped them around opened wounds in order to avoid infections and inflammations.
The old Greeks and Romans stored beverages and food in silver coated metal bins in order to keep them fresh. To keep beverages durable and germless, Celtic druids did coat their metal bins inside with a thin layer of silver.
The food for the aristocracy was served silver plates; they ate with silver tableware and drank out of silver cups.
Reportedly the bluish discoloration and the bluish discolorated blood of the aristocrats are to trace back to the fact, that noble persons ingested tiny quantities of silver when enjoying their meals.
In medieval times, and even today, European farmers put silver coins in milk containers; this treatment helps to retard the milk getting sour. Alexander the Great (356 – 323 BC) transported during his military expeditions all the drinking water in silver jars.
The Swiss scientist Carl Wilhelm von Naegeli reported in 1888 that bacteriums died within a few minutes when brought in contact with silver. It’s no accident that most of the airlines –and NASA as well- are using silver filters for water treatment.
It’s a matter of common knowledge that silver strengthens the thymus gland boasts an antibiotic and antimicrobic effect.
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