In the traditional culture of China, fetal hair is regarded as precious and has magical functions. It is said that fetal hair is the bond between fetus and mother, representing the protection of fetus and the nourishment of maternal love. Therefore, the baby needs to preserve the fetal hair after birth, which means the happiness and happiness of the family.
In addition, fetal hair is also considered as a mascot to ward off evil spirits, eliminate disasters and drive away diseases. In some places, parents will also bury their children's fetal hair in the corner of the house or in the grave to protect their families and ancestors.
2. The value of fetal hair in modern medicine.
Modern medicine has found that fetal hair contains a variety of genes and stem cells, which has high scientific research and clinical application value. Because these stem cells can differentiate into various types of cells, such as muscle cells and nerve cells, and have high self-renewal ability, they are considered to be used to treat some incurable diseases.
In addition, fetal hair also contains some important protein molecules, which can be used for the development of hormone drugs. Because fetal hair is widely available and can be obtained through painless delivery donation, it has become one of the important resources for stem cell research and drug development.
3, the preservation method of fetal hair
To protect fetal hair, we must first pay attention to the preservation method. Usually, fetal hair can be put into a sealed bag and then put into a small box or bottle to avoid external interference and pollution. If the fetal hair is long, it can be knotted with filaments or threads to prevent knotting or entanglement. The storage place should be a cool, dry and ventilated place. You can choose to put it in the closet or in a desiccant bag.
At the same time, pay attention to the cleaning and drying of fetal hair. If the fetal hair is too long, you can cut off the excess hair with scissors to avoid entanglement. If the fetal hair is dirty, wet or greasy, it should be wiped with a dry cloth first, and then dried quickly with a hair dryer to prevent mildew.
4. Cultural and commercial application of fetal hair.
With the increasing demand for personalization and commemoration, the cultural and commercial value of fetal hair has been paid more and more attention. Now many parents will make their baby's fetal hair into various handicrafts, such as plush toys, jewelry, photo frames and so on. And then engrave the child's name and birthday to commemorate the birth of the child.
In addition, some companies have developed cell cloning technology of fetal hair, which can separate fetal stem cells, form artificial jewelry such as fetal hair diamonds and fetal hair sapphires through high-tech processing, and then sell them through the marketing channels of high-end jewelry stores, becoming a luxury cultural and commercial consumer goods.