Described herein is a physiologically-balanced, acidic solution. Typically the solution is prepared by a chemical reactions or by the
electrolysis of a solution comprising a mixture of an inorganic salt to form a physiologically balanced solution. This invention also relates to methods for use of the solutions, including a specialized
bandage which may be used in combination with the solutions, or optionally with other topically applied materials. A mixture of
inorganic salts and, optionally minerals, is used in order to mimic the
electrolyte concentration and mixture of
body fluid in an isotonic state. The solution typically comprises of one
halide salt of
lithium,
sodium,
potassium,
calcium, and other cations. Typically the
halide is
fluoride,
chloride,
bromide, or
iodide, and most typically
chloride. A typical electrolyzed solution of the present invention has a pH within the range of about 2 to about 5, an
oxidation reduction potential within the range of about +600 mV to about +1200 mV, and hypohalous
acid concentration in the range of about 10 ppm to about 200 ppm. The solution has bactericidal, fungicidal, and sporicidal properties. The composition of the invention is nontoxic and has antibacterial properties, and is useful in any application in which
antimicrobial properties are desirable.