Dried Mugwort Leaves Ai Ye 2500g Bulk Chinese Artemisia argyi Leaves for Foot Soak and Traditional Use

Dried Mugwort Leaves, known in TCM as Ai Ye (艾叶), from Artemisia argyi. These dried leaves are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for warming the body and supporting circulation in TCM theory. In TCM, Ai Ye is considered warm in nature with a pungent and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and kidney channels. Commonly used for foot soaks, moxibustion preparations, and traditional herbal baths. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Bulk 2500g pack of dried mugwort leaves with 20 storage bags included
• Botanical source Artemisia argyi, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb
• Known in TCM as Ai Ye, traditionally used to warm the body and dispel cold
• Naturally dried whole leaves suitable for foot soaks and herbal baths
• Sourced from Anhui province, a recognized region for Chinese herbal materials

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically show a grayish-green to pale green color with a soft, slightly crumbly texture. They carry a characteristic aromatic, herbaceous scent that is pungent and slightly bitter. When steeped or decocted, the liquid typically takes on a light amber-green tone with a warm herbal aroma.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare a traditional warm foot soak by steeping the leaves in hot water
• Add to a herbal bath for a warming traditional bathing experience
• Use as a base material for moxibustion or warming compresses
• Simmer for traditional herbal washes in postpartum folk practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ai Ye is traditionally used to warm the meridians, dispel cold, and stop bleeding, and it has long been a staple in folk practice for postpartum care and seasonal foot soaks. Traditionally, the leaves are simmered in water for foot baths or added to bathwater, often during colder months or after childbirth. Mugwort is also traditionally hung during the Dragon Boat Festival for its protective symbolism.

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