Abstract: Provided herein is a disinfectant wound dressing for treating tissue wounds, said dressing comprising a hydrogel matrix including an absorbent fibrous material comprising alginate salt, said hydrogel matrix being loaded with absorbed components comprising a hydrocolloid moisture retaining component, a salt component compatible with the tissue being treated, and a vulnerary polysacharide component being therapeutically acceptable with regard to wound tissue irritation level and systemic toxicity level. The wound dressing will optionally contain a further disinfectant component.