{"id":1654,"date":"2026-05-12T02:16:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T02:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yidinghuo.cn\/?page_id=1654"},"modified":"2026-09-16T07:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T07:08:26","slug":"the-founders-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yidinghuo.cn\/en\/%e5%88%9b%e5%a7%8b%e4%ba%ba%e6%95%85%e4%ba%8b\/","title":{"rendered":"The Founder's Story"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Origin of the Name: A Single Spark, Endlessly Flourishing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cYidinghuo\u201d\u2014these three characters are the foundation of our brand and the original aspiration that has guided us along our journey.<\/p>

\u201cIn *Shuowen Jiezi*, the character \u201dDing\u201c is defined as \u201din summer, all things bear fruit,\u201c symbolizing vigor, prosperity, and maturity; in the Five Elements, Ding represents Yin Fire\u2014the gentle and enduring flame of a candle. \u201dFire\u201d is the source of life, embodying warmth and hope, and also represents our passion for the scorpion farming industry.<\/p>

\u201cA Single Spark\u201d refers to that tiny yet steadfast flame\u2014it could be the glow of a heat lamp in an aquaculture shed late at night, or the unyielding conviction in the heart of an entrepreneur. We believe that even the smallest spark, if carefully nurtured, will eventually spread like wildfire and illuminate the world around us.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Background: A Pledge Made on the Fertile Soil of the \u201cPharmaceutical Capital\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In the 1990s, in Anguo, Hebei\u2014a small town long known as the \u201cMillennium Capital of Medicine\u201d\u2014a young man would often squat beside a stack of bricks in his family\u2019s courtyard, lost in thought as he watched scorpions crawl out of the cracks between the bricks. That was our father, and also the founder of \u201cYidinghuo.\u201d<\/p>

Since ancient times, Anguo has been a hub for medicinal herbs in northern China; the scent of herbs permeates its streets and alleys, and our fathers\u201c deep reverence for these herbs is ingrained in their very bones. \u201dScorpions may look fierce, but they\u2019re actually a valuable medicinal ingredient,\u201c my father often said. In his youth, he apprenticed under a master and followed the older generation of scorpion breeders through the mountains and fields around Baoding, studying the scorpions\u201d habits and preferences. Conditions were harsh back then\u2014there was no temperature-control equipment\u2014so he built low stacks of porous bricks and would get up several times a night to check the temperature. When asked what he stood to gain from it, he would give a humble smile and say, \u201cThese scorpions can be used in medicine to treat illnesses. Raising them well is a way to benefit others.\u201d<\/p>

It was this simple idea that led him to establish his first scorpion farm in 1981. Later, my brothers and I would sit by the light of a kerosene lamp, listening to our father tell stories about scorpions; the flickering flame illuminated his face and left a lasting impression on our hearts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Legacy: Walking the Path of Science with Reverence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Having taken over our parents\u2019 business, we know full well that raising scorpions isn\u2019t about brute force\u2014it\u2019s about craftsmanship.<\/p>

We established \u201cYidinghuo Aquaculture Co., Ltd.\u201d to combine the experience my father passed down to me\u2014both verbally and through hands-on guidance\u2014with modern aquaculture techniques. We were the first to propose and have consistently implementedStandardization, normalization, digitization, scientific management, and branding<\/b><\/strong>Direction of Development. Today, we are implementing two farming models in parallel, allowing traditional wisdom and scientific exploration to complement each other.<\/p>

One method is outdoor, semi-wild farming. At our facility, we stack porous bricks into piles, arranged in staggered layers, with the holes in the bricks serving as natural nests for the scorpions. This design not only mimics their natural habitat of rock crevices and earthen burrows but also facilitates our observation and management. The scorpions move freely in and out of the brick stacks, molt, and mate, just as they would in the wild. Scorpions raised using this method are robust in build and rich in medicinal properties; they most closely resemble wild specimens and best embody the concept of \u201cauthenticity\u201d in traditional Chinese medicine. As soon as the veteran herbalists at the Anguo Medicinal Herb Market saw our wild-simulated scorpions, they nodded and remarked, \u201cThey have that wild, mountainous spirit.\u201d<\/p>

Another type is the climate-controlled laboratory. This is the \u201cresearch base\u201d we\u2019ve specifically set up, equipped with rows of temperature and humidity controllers, automatic data loggers, and 24-hour monitoring equipment, which track the scorpions\u2019 activity, feeding, molting, and reproduction under various temperature and humidity conditions every day. We conduct comparative trials using different feed formulations to determine which one best promotes growth; we repeatedly fine-tune the proportions of our molting solution and record the survival rates and molting times of juvenile scorpions. Bit by bit, this data accumulates to form the basis for optimizing our breeding processes. There are no secrets in the laboratory\u2014only the pursuit of truth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Spirit of a Single Spark: Though the light is faint, it travels far<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The three characters \u201dYidinghuo\u201d also embody our understanding of the team:<\/p>

\u201cOne\u201d<\/b><\/strong>...it\u2019s about focus\u2014devoting one\u2019s entire life to a single pursuit: raising scorpions to the highest possible standard;<\/p>

\u201cDing\u201d<\/b><\/strong>...it\u2019s about taking responsibility; every employee is a pillar of strength, keeping their feet firmly on the ground;<\/p>

\u201cFire\u201d<\/b><\/strong>...it is passion\u2014always maintaining a love for one\u2019s work and bringing warmth to others.<\/p>

Today, leveraging the geographical advantages of Anguo\u2014the \u201cMillennium Capital of Medicine\u201d\u2014we not only breed East Asian pincer scorpions but also raise mealworms as a complementary operation, thereby establishing a complete industrial chain. Business partners from all over the country come to us seeking our products, and both CCTV and Hebei Television have featured our technology in numerous reports. But we know that this is just the beginning.<\/p>

No matter how technology evolves, two things have remained constant: first, a deep respect for nature\u2014we never abuse medications or exploit resources to the point of depletion; second, a commitment to integrity\u2014every breeding scorpion and every liang of commercial scorpions undergoes rigorous screening. We understand that these tiny creatures will ultimately find their way into pharmaceutical factories and medical clinics, carrying with them people\u2019s hopes for good health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Future: Lighting the Path to Health<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The scorpion, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with a history spanning thousands of years, embodies the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine. At Yidinghuo, we aspire to be that spark\u2014using the highest-quality scorpions to fuel the cause of traditional Chinese medicine, and offering the most sincere service to illuminate the path ahead for our partners.<\/p>

We always remember our father\u2019s words: \u201cA fire must be hollow at its core, and a person must be sincere.\u201d\u2014Only when a fire is hollow at its core can it burn brightly; only when a person is sincere can they go far.<\/p>

A tiny flame, a single spark\u2014endlessly renewing itself.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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