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"HEMOSTATIC AGENT AND RELEASE VEHICLE FOR THE SAME". A composition and method for stopping the flow of blood and other protein-containing body fluids flowing from an open wound and for promoting wound healing. In the method, a substantially anhydrous salt ferrate compound is provided for a single use which will hydrate in the presence of blood and body fluids to produce Fe ^ +++ ^ thereby promoting coagulation when applied to the wound long enough to disrupt substantial additional blood and other body fluid flows from the wound. The compound is formed of a salt selected from the group consisting of H, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs and Fr. However, to reduce or eliminate the burning sensation, the compound may be formed having a salt selected from the group consisting of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Cd, In, Sn, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Au, Hg, Tl, Pb, Bi, Al, As, NH ~ 4 ~, and N (C ~ 4 ~ H ~ 9 ~ ) ~ 6 ~. The preferred composition also includes a cation exchange material such as a sulfonated ion exchange resin in a mixture that will hydrate in the presence of blood and other body fluids to produce Fe ^ +++ ^ thereby promoting blood and fluid coagulation. body and to produce oxygen. The cation exchange material produces a film or protective coating over the wound for protection and improved healing. Oxygen produced during the reaction substantially reduces the level of bacteria, viruses and fungi in the wound. |