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Chinchin Fish

March 21, 2012 by · Comments Off on Chinchin Fish 

Chinchin Fish,
Garra Rufa Authentic Wild Breed

1. Garra Rufa has a distinct black dot on gill area.

2. Garra Rufa has a black mark on the tail.

3. Garra Rufa’s pigmentation is smooth.

Garra Rufa is a species of freshwater fish which breeds in the river basins of the Northern and Central Middle Eastern countries mainly in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran & Pakistan.

It is also called the Doctor Fish because of the role it plays in healing people affected with skin problems such as psoriasis for the past 400 years.

Garra Rufa also goes by the names of Nibble Fish, Kangal Fish and Doctor Fish.

In non-medical terms, the fish is also called the Reddish Log Sucker.

FACTS about Garra Rufa…

Originated from the Middle East where they are found in rivers & springs with thermal temperatures of 38-42°C.

They are a medically researched species of fish in Turkey (Protected Species) for their healing properties.

Release enzymatic secretions (Dithranol) which is a component of dermatological creams effective for skin to regenerate faster.

Nibble away dead skin cells by sucking on the skin which is similar to exfoliation but in a natural way.

Have an average life-span of 6-7 years.

They are able to grow up to a maximum of 7cm.

The only species from the Garra family of fishes which continues nibbling even when they are full from consuming dead skin cells.

Garra Rufa

March 21, 2012 by · Comments Off on Garra Rufa 

Garra Rufa, Doctor fish is the name given to two species of fish: Garra rufa and Cyprinion macrostomum. Other nicknames include nibble fish, kangal fish, physio fish, and doctorfishen; in non-medical contexts, Garra rufa is called the reddish log sucker.

They live and breed in the outdoor pools of some Turkish spas, where they feed on the skin of patients with psoriasis. The fish are like combfishes in that they only consume the affected and dead areas of the skin, leaving the healthy skin to grow, with the outdoor location of the treatment bringing beneficial effects.

The spas are not meant as a curative treatment option, only as a temporary alleviation of symptoms, and patients usually revisit the spas every few months.

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