Nanyang Handmade 4cm Thick Moxa Stick Ai Tiao Moxibustion Roll for Home and Studio Use

Handmade Nanyang moxa stick, known in TCM as Ai Tiao (艾条), a thick 4 cm rolled moxibustion bar made from processed mugwort leaves of Artemisia argyi. Traditionally used in external moxibustion practice, where the ignited stick is held near selected points on the body to deliver gentle warmth. Intended for external use only by adults familiar with safe moxa handling.

Key Selling Points

• Handmade thick 4 cm moxa stick suitable for home and studio moxibustion
• Made from Nanyang mugwort leaves, a region traditionally prized for moxa
• Traditional Ai Tiao (艾条) form used in external warming practice
• Larger diameter supports longer, steadier burning sessions
• Model AT420 supplied in bulk cartons of 200 sticks

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to yellowish-brown in color with a soft, fibrous, tightly rolled texture. The surface shows a smooth paper wrap, and the stick carries the characteristic mild, herbaceous aroma of dried mugwort when unlit.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External moxibustion sessions at home
• Warming practice in massage and wellness studios
• Point-specific moxa application by trained users
• Seasonal warming routines in cooler months

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, moxa sticks made from aged mugwort are ignited and held a short distance from the skin over selected points or areas to apply gentle penetrating warmth. This external technique, called ai jiu (艾灸), has long been used in folk and clinical tradition, especially during cold seasons, and is commonly paired with massage or other wellness routines.

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