Dried Mugwort Leaf Ai Ye 500g Bag Chinese Herbal Foot Soak and Decoction Herb

Dried Mugwort Leaf, known in TCM as Ai Ye (艾叶), from Artemisia argyi. These dried leaves are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally used for foot soaks, decoctions, and moxibustion preparations. In TCM theory, mugwort leaf is considered warm in nature with a pungent, bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and kidney channels. Store at room temperature in a dry place and use as part of traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried mugwort leaf with no added fillers
• Botanical source Artemisia argyi, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb
• Traditionally valued in TCM for warming herbal foot soaks
• Convenient 500g resealable-style bag for repeated use
• Suitable for decoction pieces, foot baths, and seasonal herbal routines

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically show a grayish-green to deep green color with a soft, slightly crumbly texture. They carry a characteristic aromatic, camphor-like mugwort scent. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a light greenish-brown tone with a warm herbal aroma.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in water for a traditional warm herbal foot soak
• Boil as part of a classic mugwort leaf decoction
• Add to bath water for a traditional herbal bath
• Use in seasonal folk herbal preparations such as Dragon Boat Festival customs

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Ai Ye has long been used in warming foot baths, especially during colder months, and is a key herb in moxibustion practice. It is traditionally paired with ginger or Sichuan pepper in soak blends. Mugwort leaves are also hung or burned in folk customs for their aromatic qualities, and the herb appears in seasonal dishes such as qingtuan in some regional cuisines.

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