Extended Moxa Cones Ai Zhu 纯艾柱 Large Moxibustion Sticks 5 Year Aged Pure Mugwort 48 Piece Plate

Pure moxa cones, known in TCM as Ai Zhu (艾柱), made from aged mugwort leaves of Artemisia argyi. These compressed cones are designed for external moxibustion, a traditional practice in which warmed moxa is held near or on the skin at selected points. In TCM theory, mugwort is warm in nature and associated with warming the meridians. For external use only, with a heat-resistant holder or professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Pure aged mugwort moxa cones for traditional moxibustion practice
• Made from Artemisia argyi leaves aged for five years for a milder smoke
• Extended large format 18 x 48 mm cones, 48 pieces per plate
• Compressed 3:1 refined moxa with firm even texture
• Suited for point-based warming at home or in massage and wellness settings

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale golden to light yellow-green in color with a dense, firm pressed texture. The aged moxa carries a soft, grassy mugwort aroma rather than a sharp green scent. When lit, it typically burns steadily with gentle smoke and a warm herbal fragrance.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External moxibustion on selected body points with a holder or box
• Warm point therapy in massage and wellness sessions
• Seasonal warming routines in traditional practice
• Professional acupuncture or TCM clinic supply

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, moxibustion with mugwort cones has long been applied at points such as Guanyuan, Zusanli, and Shenque, traditionally associated with warming the meridians and supporting circulation of qi. Cones may be burned directly on a protected medium such as ginger or salt, or used indirectly with a moxa box. Commonly used in cooler seasons in folk wellness routines.

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