Silver's Healing Touch: A Miraculous Power in Wound Care

Silverlab Colloidal Silver for Scrapes, Abrasions & Grazes

Silver's Healing Touch: A Miraculous Power in Wound Care

One of the most effective wound treatments in modern medicine has been around for over 2,400 years! When Hippocrates recommended silver for treating wounds in his 400 BC book on Ulcers, he could hardly have imagined that this remedy would still be widely used in 2024. What's even more fascinating is that modern science now backs what he intuitively knew, with the effects of silver in wound healing well documented in contemporary research.


So, why has silver stood the test of time? The answer lies in its near-miraculous, multimodalaction in wound care.


Germs Don’t Stand a Chance!

Silver’s first line of action in wound care is its potent ability to destroy pathogens. And it's not just limited to bacteria; Silver effectively targets viruses and fungi as well, all of which canhinder proper wound healing.

Where the Miracle Begins

Research reveals that silver does far more than just fend off harmful microbes. When applied to a wound, it triggers a series of events that significantly boost the likelihood of successful healing.

Enter fibroblasts! These specialised connective tissue cells produce collagen and other
essential fibres crucial for tissue repair and recovery. Silver binds to these fibroblasts,
encouraging them to revert to a more primitive state, making them more adaptable and
efficient in the wound-healing process. This ultimately leads to enhanced collagen
production and faster recovery. 

The bottom line? With silver, wounds are not only protected from infection but also heal
faster with less scarring.

How to Use Silverlab Colloidal Silver for Scrapes and Abrasions

  • Any grit or sand in the abrasion, graze, or scrape must be rinsed or scrubbed out.
  • Rinse or spray the wound as soon as possible with a generous amount of Silverlab
    Healing Spray.
  • Keep the wound moist by spraying Silverlab Healing Spray or reapplying Silverlab
  • Healing Gel 4–5 times daily. This helps prevent scarring and prevents the wound
    from cracking when a scab forms.
  • If the wound requires stitches, cover the area with a thick layer of Silverlab Healing
    Gel and visit your healthcare professional as soon as possible.


Most people who use Silverlab colloidal silver for wound care report little to no scarring.
Once the abrasion, graze, or scrape has closed, you can begin using Silverlab Healing
Cream on the area.

Why would you want to use a Silverlab Healthcare Product for wounds? Stringent quality control

As a world-class A-Grade pharmacy and GMP-certified manufacturing facility, Silverlab
Healthcare prides itself on the fact that it is registered with the Pharmacy Council of South Africa and is compliant with the Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA).

Leading the way

Over the last 25 years, Silverlab ionic+ Colloidal Silver has become a trusted health
companion in many households in South Africa. The company aims to build on this good
reputation with ongoing research and development, with the continuous introduction of novel product lines.

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