Growing conditions as temperature, water and feeding are a priority at our biofarm and strictly monitored by our experts. During cultivation process, our main priority is to eliminate any probability of exposure to infectious diseases.
Leeches can inject over 100 active enzymes into the human body. Each of them treats different types of diseases. Medical Leeches are one of the best species in the field of medicine in terms of enzymes in saliva and effectiveness in comparison with other leech species. Species of Medical Leeches have proven highest results in many serious diseases when used in Hirudotherapy. The indisputable benefits brought by leeches for various diseases have put this type of therapy in its top place among other treatments.
We cultivate medical leeches only in our biofarms located in Azerbaijan. Timely conducted examinations at our Biofarms allows us to supply certificates for products; therefore, only biofarms of medical leeches can provide all required paperwork. Customers who purchase leeches from Shefa Leech LLC, are provided with all the necessary documentation prior to final shipment.
Shefa Leech LLC follows “The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora” (CITES) to prevent species from becoming endangered or extinct because of international trade.
| Shefa Leech offers various sizes of leeches: | ||
| Small or Cosmetic | Weight: 0.1 - 0.5 grams | |
|---|---|---|
| Average or Medium | Weight: 0.6 - 1.0 grams | |
| Large | Weight: 1.0 - 1.5 grams | |
| Extra Large | Weight: 1.5+ grams | |
Leeches do not suck dirty blood, as is known among the people. On the contrary, leeches look for the cleanest place to suckle. The area to be leeched should be thoroughly cleaned with water. Any cleaning agent, perfume, cream, sweat etc. In places with a smell, leeches do not hold.
Leeches, which are rapidly becoming extinct, should not be considered as medical waste and should be recycled. In scientific studies, it has been determined that leeches have the digestion that can destroy even viruses that enter their bodies in 3 months. For this reason, leeches kept in the natural environment for 4-6 months become reusable after being cleaned of all kinds of diseases.
Like many living things, leeches are also sexually reproducing creatures. They reproduce by laying eggs called cocoon. Although they do not have a specific spawning period, it has been observed that they produce more dense cocoon in seasonal transitions (April-May, October-November). Leeches are bisexual, both male and female, and cannot mate on their own. As in all other living things, some hormonal changes occur during pregnancy. During this period (April-May, October-November), complaints such as vomiting blood in leeches, inability to adhere to the patient, and allergic reactions are very common. For this reason, leeches should not be applied during the breeding period or one should be prepared for such reactions.
Leeches that have sucked blood or vomited are unhealthy, they must be kept in their natural environment for at least three months in order to be reused so that they can regenerate the enzymes they have secreted.
Leeches are referred to as parasites in the literature. If you try to sterilize the parasites, they will die. External surface cleaning can be done with some disinfectant drugs. Disinfecting does not mean sterilizing. Such claims are for commercial profit purposes and do not reflect the truth.