The invention provides a composition and method to prevent and treat bedsores rapidly, efficaciously and economically. The composition comprises a novel combination of herbal extracts that has surprisingly synergistic and highly efficacious effects for the acceleration of wound healing, and which also disinfects and relieves pain in dermal wounds. The composition can also be used for the rapid healing of dermal burns and dermal cuts. The composition is comprised of extracts of aloe vera, passion flower, goldenseal, and American ginseng, and optionally includes ionic silver and mimosa extract. The treatment method comprises administering a fluid and or gel form of the composition to the wounded skin and or wound cavity therein as a prophylactic or therapeutic dose, and may be delivered by means of a wound dressing.