Venomous centipede could treat kidney disease [Video]

Traditional Chinese medicine has been in practice for thousands of years now. The first writings of it date back to 200 BCE with references to herbal medicine and acupuncture from theory and practice to diagnosis and treatment. 

Now, researchers have found that Chinese medicine may be key for kidney treatment.

They refer to the Chinese red-headed centipede (Scolopendra subsidies mutilans) comprising alkaloids that have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat kidney diseases.

Centipedes comprise alkaloids, to treat kidney disease

These centipedes are eight inches (20 centimers) long and full of venom and yet known to save the lives of those impacted by kidney disease.

The multilegged creature is a host of alkaloids that have demonstrated a reduction in inflammation and renal fibrosis …