About Leeches
Leeches are annelids comprising the subclass Hirudinea and are classified as hermaphrodites, simply meaning that they are organisms that have both male and female reproductive organs. They reproduce by reciprocal fertilization and sperm transfer occurs during copulation. The leech manifesting the role of the male will grow a sperm sack near the end of their tail, and the leech manifesting the female role will bite it off, thus reproducing.
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 Leeches in Malaysia |
There are fresh water, terrestrial and marine leeches. The European medical leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) as well as other species have been used for clinical bloodletting for thousands of years. Currently according to experts there are more than 500 species of leeches worldwide. The most common leeches found in Malaysia are known as Hirudinaria Manillensis which are categorized as green leeches, hill leeches and mountain leeches which take on black and green or black and brown colours. However, caution must be taken as not all leeches can be used for medical purposes.
Illnesses treated through the use of leeches include:
- Glaucoma
- Myasthenia
- Inflammatory Reactions
- Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Tendovaginitis
- Varicose Veins or Venus Disease
- Arthritis
- Muscle stiffness
- Thrombosis and embolisms
- Passive congestion and spastic conditions
- Vertebrogenic Pain Syndrome
- Blood purification
The leeches common habitats are moist ground and areas covered in low foliage.
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 Leech Cocoon Hatching |
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Common Questions About Leeches
How much do I have to invest to obtain a basic leech breeding package?
RM4,200 (For Local Pricing) which comes with 1,200 baby leeches, 2 units polytanks, 2 units piping, 2 units eel cage, 10kg Special top soil, 1 bottle EM Fertilizer and 3kg Booster (3 months supply) for breeding. We also provide guidance and advise on proper breeding techniques.
How long will it take for these leeches to reproduce?
About 5 – 6 months.
Who will I sell them to?
You may sell them back to Winning Up Trading if you do not have your own buyers. We buy them at very attractive prices.
In which diseases can leeches help?
Due to its blood diluting and container extending effect the leech is the ideal therapist for blood circulation problems. Usually, lack of good blood circulation is connected with diseases such as: Thrombose, cramp veins and many more. Leeches can also be used to treat diseases such as rheumatism, arthrose, volume disk problems, bruises, muscular pains or muscular injuries.
Are there any side effects?
With the right execution of leech therapy and attention throughout the procedure, there are rarely any adverse side effects.
Why is leech therapy used instead of medical treatment?
In some cases, leeches do a better job by removing pooled blood than any other medical therapy.