Modern medical tests have proven that centipedes contain two active ingredients similar to bee venom, namely histamine-like substances and hemolytic proteins. In addition, they also contain tyrosine, leucine, formic acid, fatty oils, cholesterol, etc. It has varying degrees of inhibitory effects on convulsions caused by Cardiazol, pure alkaloid, and strychnine alkaloid. It also has varying degrees of inhibitory effects on multiple types of skin fungi and has the ability to inhibit and kill tuberculosis bacilli. Centipedes in Traditional Chinese Medicine clinical applications have the functions of calming wind, stopping convulsions, attacking toxins, and dispersing nodules. They are mainly used for treating children's convulsions, tetanus, cramps, facial paralysis, lymphatic tuberculosis, abscesses, and ulcers. The centipede was first recorded in the *Shennong Ben Cao Jing* (The Classic of Herbal Medicine), making it a traditional Chinese medicine with a long history of medicinal use. The "Golden Headed Centipede," which is renowned for its unique efficacy, complete physical form, and fresh luster, enjoys high prestige both domestically and internationally. Modern research has proven that centipedes contain histamine-like substances, hemolytic proteins, various amino acids, formic acid, fatty oils, cholesterol, as well as orange pigments, yellow pigments, and light blue-green pigments. The poison glands secrete two types of venom: one method involves cutting off the chelicerae and immediately collecting the venom using a glass capillary tube. The other method uses electrical stimulation via a multipurpose physiopharmacological instrument, continuously inducing electric stimulation at a frequency of 128Hz-20V-4m. During the venom extraction process, the adult centipede's last leg on the right side is connected to the stimulation output terminal using an alligator clip, while the left head antenna is grounded. The contact area between the electrode and the centipede is moistened with physiological saline. When the circuit is activated, venom can be seen being discharged from the opening of the centipede's venomous hook on its jaw limbs, which is then collected in a small beaker, vacuum-dried, and stored frozen and dried. The former method can be combined with harvesting and commercial processing. The latter method does not harm the centipede and allows for continuous venom extraction every two weeks. Centipede venom is a type of biological toxin that has been actively researched and developed in recent years, especially regarding live venom extraction and its activity research and application, significantly enhancing the social and economic benefits of centipede farming. The development of artificial centipede farming has flourished due to projects like the Hui Min No. 2 Golden Headed Centipede breeding project in Shaoyang.
Specialized farming - How to raise centipedes?
In animal taxonomy, centipedes belong to the phylum Arthropoda, class Arachnida, order Scorpiones, family Scolopendridae, genus Scolopendra, species Scolopendra. This species is further divided into two similar local subspecies: the lesser-spined centipede and the multi-spined centipede.
With the widespread application of pesticides and fertilizers, wild centipedes in plain rural areas have become scarce, and mountain wild centipedes are also decreasing due to large-scale hunting by mountain farmers. Combined with the spread of Traditional Chinese Medicine culture abroad, the export volume of centipedes has been increasing year by year. Therefore, relying solely on capturing wild centipedes cannot meet the growing demand. Medicinal centipedes have become one of the scarcer herbs in the market. For a long time, there has been a shortage of commercial centipedes, sales have been stable, and prices have steadily risen.
Supported by Huazhong Agricultural University: As a key university under the national “211 Project,” Huazhong Agricultural University collaborates with Wuhan Nongke惠民 Biotechnology Engineering Co., Ltd. to jointly study and promote scientific farming techniques for centipedes: Hui Min No. 2 Golden Headed Centipedes.
Advanced technical advantages: Through many years of breeding observation, multiple biological experts and professors of biotechnology engineering from Wuhan Nongke惠民 Biotechnology Engineering Co., Ltd. and Huazhong Agricultural University have utilized gene improvement engineering to cultivate a new generation of varieties—the Hui Min No. 2 Golden Headed Centipede. After careful observation, this variety is easy to breed, gentle in nature, strong in adaptability, fast-growing, highly reproductive, and offers better medicinal value and more significant economic value, making it an ideal investment breeding project for many farmers.
Complete breeding facilities: The company leverages agricultural science as its advantage and life sciences as its specialty, relying on experts and scholars from the College of Animal Science and Technology. With modern biotechnology, specialized farming, and insect resource development at its core, it integrates scientific research, breeding, teaching, promotion, technical services, production, sales, and import-export trade into a high-tech enterprise. It owns large ecological farming zones, solar greenhouse farming zones, and greenhouse farming zones. It also has separate technical training centers, seedling breeding centers, seed source rooms, incubation rooms, and gene transformation rooms, ensuring excellent foundations and a complete system.
Wuhan Nongke惠民 Company: Upholding the tradition of "diligent reading and hard work to achieve personal success and help others succeed," our company adheres to the principle of "scientific agriculture" and operates under the business philosophy of "integrity, dedication, realism, innovation, and win-win." We are committed to providing our fellow farmers with higher quality, high-yield seedlings, more advanced technology, and more comprehensive services. Let us keep pace with the times and jointly create a brighter tomorrow.
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