Does wearing silver bracelets help ward off wind and detoxify?

In Eastern cultures, silver has long been considered a precious metal, not only because of its economic value but also because of its special properties. In Vietnam, people believe that silver has the ability to "avoid the wind", helping to protect the body from negative environmental influences such as colds, strokes and diseases caused by changes in weather.

In particular, in traditional medicine, silver is considered to have a cooling effect, helping to balance body temperature, reduce inflammation and support the treatment of some diseases. Since then, wearing silver bracelets, especially for young children, has become a popular habit for disease prevention purposes.

In the West, silver also plays an important role in religious ceremonies and feng shui. Silver is considered the metal of the Moon, representing purity, protection and good luck. In many families, wearing silver jewelry is considered a way to bring spiritual and physical protection.

Does wearing silver bracelets help ward off wind and detoxify?

The idea that wearing silver bracelets helps ward off wind and detoxify has been around for a long time, and is associated with cultural and spiritual values. Although this effect has not been clearly proven from a scientific perspective, it is undeniable that silver has special properties, including antibacterial properties and reactions with certain chemicals.

Children in Vietnam are often given silver bracelets by adults to protect their health. It is believed that a person wearing a silver bracelet that is black and tarnished shows that the person is not healthy, while a shiny silver bracelet is a sign that the person is very healthy.

Chemistry expert, Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Thi An once told the newspaper Kham Pha: “In the world, since ancient times, there has been a conclusion that silver and silver ions can neutralize toxins such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and silver is used to neutralize toxins. Even in the ancient royal court, kings still used silver to make chopsticks or bowls to avoid poisoning.”

Regarding the information that silver bracelets help absorb residual H2S to make the body healthier, experts said that silver or silver ions can react with some substances to form salts, but there must be reaction conditions; in humid tropical climates, it is possible but very rare. Silver bracelets turn black because silver absorbs some substances to form salts. "However, it is difficult for that salt to be toxic, I do not know about this," said Ms. Bui Thi An.

Silver can react with many different substances, including some toxic compounds. Silver can change color, turning from shiny to gray or black, which is a sign that the silver has reacted with sulfur or some other chemical in the environment.

However, the fact that silver changes color does not mean that it absorbs and removes toxins from the body. In fact, this is just a surface chemical reaction between silver and substances in the air or from sweat, and it does not directly detoxify as many people think.

In modern medicine, silver is used for a variety of purposes, including the manufacture of medical devices, antibacterial bandages, and even some medications. Silver has strong antibacterial properties, which can inhibit the growth of bacteria and viruses, thereby helping to prevent infections.

However, silver in medicine is often used in the form of ions or compounds, not pure silver like the bracelets, rings or necklaces that we often wear. Therefore, the direct detoxification effect of wearing silver bracelets is not scientifically and clearly proven.

Wearing a silver bracelet may not directly detoxify or prevent disease, but it has spiritual value, helping the wearer feel secure and protected. This is also the reason why silver bracelets are still popular.

If you are interested in using silver as a preventative measure, remember that there is no substitute for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating a balanced diet, and practicing good personal hygiene. Silver may be a beautiful and spiritual piece of jewelry, but your health depends on many factors beyond simply wearing a bracelet.