Hyper-Oxygenated Water Speeds Up Healing

Ninwa writes "Wired News is reporting on a new discovery by Occulus Innovative Sciences: Super-oxygenated water that significantly decreases healing time of wounds, burns, and diabetic ulcers. 'Oculus said the solution, called Microcyn, may prove effective in the fight against superbugs, crossover viruses like bird flu and Ebola, and bioterrorism threats such as anthrax.'"

Comments

Re:H202

[mattdev121]

This is not a joke,

H2O2 is more commonly known as Hydrogen Peroxide, and IS commonly used as an antiseptic. It's one of the cheapest forms of disinfectant available and can be found at any local wal-mart or drug store.

But wait there's more...

[pyrrhonist]

Oculus said the solution, called Microcyn, may prove effective in the fight against superbugs, crossover viruses like bird flu and Ebola, and bioterrorism threats such as anthrax.

It's also a floorwax and a dessert topping!!!!

Re:H202

[bsdbigot]

Two chemistry majors walk into a bar. The bartender says to the first, "What can I get for you?"

"H2O."

"And you," asks the bartender?

"I'll have an H20, too."

The second guy died.

Re:the active ingredient may not be bull-shit

[wronskyMan]

for hypochlorous acid, it is

An oxyacid of chlorine (HClO) containing monovalent chlorine that acts as an oxidizing or reducing agent.

(from PubChem); and sodium hypochlorite is just bleach; when dissolved the chlorite ions will form acidic solution; so HClO+NaOCl=bleach in water, which is a common disinfectant but would probably be a bad idea to drink.