What are the uses of leeches, and how do you raise them well?
The leech is actually a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. In an era of growing attention to health and wellness, the price of leeches has also been rising steadily. So below, the editor will tell you what exactly leeches are good for and how to raise leeches well
1. What are the uses of leeches The leech, also known as the bloodsucker. Anyone who has lived in the countryside is surely familiar with it, and might even say they fear it. At least for the editor, it was truly a childhood shadow. Moreover, the leech is also one of the poisonous creatures in the legendary Miao village蛊 poison. This has further shrouded it in a mysterious veil. But in fact, since ancient times the leech has been a medicinal material used in traditional Chinese medicine. A live leech sucking blood from the sole of the foot can treat illness. Dried leeches and leech powder can treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. High blood pressure, stroke and the like are also helped by it. In recent years it has also been proven to have remarkable effects against cancer. Everyone can take a good look into leeches. 2. Leech farming techniques 1. Site construction (1) When building the site, choose places that are sheltered from the wind, easily exposed to sunlight, and convenient for drainage and irrigation. A pond height of about 2 m is enough. (2) Generally speaking, about 60,000-100,000 juveniles can be stocked per mu. The size of the pond still depends on your farming scale. (3) Some branches or stones should be placed at the bottom of the pond for them to rest and lay eggs. Several earth platforms should also be set up in the pond for them to breathe oxygen. (4) To prevent them from escaping, when it rains, block them with a relatively fine-mesh net, or sprinkle some lime inside, and they can be effectively prevented from escaping. 2. Breeding First, build a site specifically for breeding. Each pond should have an area of about 30 sq m, and it is generally better to make it square. A platform 1-1.5 m wide should also be set up around it, near the pond wall. Remember to keep the platform in a moist state. 3. Feed The food of leeches is different from others; it is blood. You can feed them some natural live feed, such as snails and the like. You can also feed an appropriate amount of insect larvae. Artificial feed can also be used, that is, the blood of various animals. To keep the water quality unaffected, and also to keep your own stomach unaffected, try not to feed blood directly. It should also be cleaned up in time. The above is the leech farming technique brought to you by the Tuliu.com editor. To raise leeches well, there is certainly more to learn than just these things. After understanding these key points, everyone should also look up more related materials and ask relevant technical personnel, so as to prevent losses caused by insufficient preparation. I hope this episode's content can be of help to everyone, and we'll see you next time.