Five-Year Aged Moxa Stick 4cm Thick Ai Tiao Moxibustion Bar for Warming Therapy

Five-Year Aged Moxa Stick, known in TCM as Ai Tiao (艾条), is a thick 4 cm moxibustion roll made from aged Artemisia argyi leaf wool. In TCM theory, moxa is warm in nature and traditionally associated with warming the channels and supporting circulation when burned near the skin. This coarse moxa stick is a traditional external-use tool for moxibustion practice and should be used with proper heat precautions.

Key Selling Points

• Five-year aged moxa wool for smoother and steadier burning
• Thick 4 cm diameter stick suited to broader warming coverage
• Made from Artemisia argyi leaf material in the traditional moxa style
• Classic Ai Tiao form used in external moxibustion practice
• Suitable for home wellness routines and professional settings

Quality & Sensory

The stick typically shows a soft golden-green moxa wool texture wrapped in paper. When lit, it typically produces a steady ember with a characteristic warm herbal smoke aroma of aged mugwort.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External moxibustion warming on selected body areas
• Home wellness and relaxation routines
• Seasonal warming care in cooler months
• Use with moxa boxes or holders for indirect application

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, moxibustion with Ai Tiao has long been applied by burning the stick near acupuncture points or along channels to introduce gentle warmth. It is traditionally associated with warming the meridians, dispelling cold, and supporting comfort in the lower back, abdomen, and joints. Indirect use with a moxa box or shield is the most common method.

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