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GMP-Grade Dried Medicinal Leech (Shuizhi) Supplier: 200–1500 ATU/g, No Sulfur Fumigation, Global Shipping

Premium Dried Medicinal Leech (Shuizhi) – Hirudo nipponia Raw Material for Pharmaceutical & TCM Use

For pharmaceutical companies, TCM importers and health supplement brands, the quality of dried medicinal leech (Shuizhi, 水蛭) directly determines the quality of the finished product. Sourced from our provincial-level nucleus breeding farm and GAP-certified base and processed in GMP workshops, our Hirudo nipponia is supplied as dried whole body or decoction pieces with antithrombin activity of 200–1500 ATU/g and no sulfur fumigation.

Hubei Yizhilin Trading Co., Ltd., backed by our parent company Jingzhou Minkang Biotechnology Co., Ltd., is China’s leading supplier of premium dried medicinal leech. With over 26 years of expertise in leech breeding and biotechnology, we deliver Hirudo nipponia dried whole body and decoction pieces that meet Chinese Pharmacopoeia standards while exceeding international pharmacopoeia activity requirements.

Why Choose Our Dried Medicinal Leech (Shuizhi)?

Our dried leech products are trusted by pharmaceutical and health supplement companies worldwide because they offer:

High antithrombin activity

200–1500 ATU/g, far exceeding common international pharmacopoeia standards.

No sulfur fumigation

Patented low-temperature drying preserves maximum bioactivity without chemical residues.

Full traceability

From our provincial-level nucleus breeding farm and GAP base to the final GMP workshop.

Certified quality

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and GMP-compliant manufacturing.

Free from pesticides and heavy metals

Third-party tested for purity and safety.

Stable batch quality

Ideal for large-scale pharmaceutical production.

Product Specifications: Dried Medicinal Leech

Species

Hirudo nipponia Whitman

TCM Name

Shuizhi (水蛭)

Antithrombin content

200–1500 ATU/g

Product Form

Dried whole body / Decoction pieces

Decoction piece sizes

0.3g/pc, 0.5g/pc, 1g/pc (customizable)

Storage

Cool, dry, and well-ventilated place

Supply

Wholesale and customized supply available

MOQ

5 kg (bulk dried whole body); 10,000 pcs (decoction pieces)

Applications

Our dried medicinal leech is widely used in:

• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) applications

• Pharmaceutical drug development

• Health care products

• Dietary and nutritional supplements

• Kampo medicine (Japanese and Korean markets)

The Yizhilin Advantage: From Farm to Pharma

What sets our dried leech apart is our complete control over the supply chain. We do not rely on third-party collectors. Instead, we breed, raise, and process our leeches in our own facilities.

Provincial-level nucleus breeding farm

Genetically stable, disease-free stock.

GAP-certified breeding base

Good Agricultural Practice ensures sustainable and ethical production.

Patented low-temperature drying

No sulfur fumigation, no nutrient loss.

GMP workshops

Pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing environment.

Full industry-chain traceability

Every batch can be traced back to its source.

This vertical integration allows us to guarantee consistent activity, purity, and safety—batch after batch.

Quality Standards: Meeting and Exceeding Pharmacopoeia Requirements

Chinese Pharmacopoeia sets strict limits for Shuizhi, but we go further. Our dried leech achieves antithrombin activity up to 1500 ATU/g, significantly higher than the minimum required by many international standards. Each batch is tested for:

• Antithrombin activity (ATU/g)

• Heavy metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury)

• Pesticide residues

• Microbial safety

• Moisture content

We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) and third-party test reports for every shipment.

Packaging & Global Shipping

We understand that dried leech is a sensitive raw material. Our packaging is designed to protect potency and prevent moisture damage during transit.

Bulk

Cardboard barrel or customized packaging.

Decoction pieces

Small sachets for convenient consumption.

Shipping

Global air and sea freight available. We handle all export documentation.

Whether you are in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, or the Middle East, we have the logistics experience to deliver your order safely and on time.

OEM/ODM Services for Pharmaceutical & Health Brands

Beyond raw materials, we offer full OEM/ODM services for downstream products, including:

• Hirudin capsules

• Leech powder

• Leech decoction pieces

• Custom formulations and specifications

• Multilingual labeling and packaging

Our R&D team, including professors and postdoctoral researchers, can help you develop new products or optimize existing ones.

Target Markets

Our dried medicinal leech is particularly well-suited for:

• Pharmaceutical companies in Japan and South Korea (Kampo medicine)

• TCM importers in Southeast Asia and North America

• Health supplement brands in Europe

• Research institutions studying anticoagulation and cardiovascular health

Contact Us for Wholesale Pricing

If you are looking for a reliable, GMP-grade supplier of dried medicinal leech (Shuizhi) with high ATU activity, no sulfur fumigation, and full traceability, we invite you to contact us.

Nico Liu
Business Manager
Hubei Yizhilin Trading Co., Ltd.
Tel/WhatsApp: +86 18574855184
Email: Sales06@leech-hirudin.com
Website: https://www.leech-hirudin.com

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