Old Beijing Mugwort Foot Patches with Bamboo Charcoal Herbal Foot Sole Patch 50 Patches per Box

Old Beijing Mugwort Foot Patches, known in TCM as Ai Ye (艾叶) from Artemisia argyi, are external herbal patches applied to the foot sole. Each box contains 50 patches combining mugwort with bamboo charcoal. In TCM theory, Ai Ye is warm in nature, bitter and pungent in flavor, and enters the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney channels. Traditionally associated with warming the lower body and supporting foot comfort, these patches are used as an external foot application.

Key Selling Points

• External foot patch combining Ai Ye (艾叶) with bamboo charcoal
• Traditional TCM herb Artemisia argyi valued for its warm nature
• Convenient pre-formed patch applied directly to the foot sole
• 50 patches per box for regular at-home foot care
• Old Beijing style herbal foot patch for external use only

Quality & Sensory

The patches are typically dark in color from the bamboo charcoal and dried mugwort powder, with a soft, slightly moist texture and a mild herbal, smoky aroma characteristic of Ai Ye. They are not intended for eating or drinking and are used only as an external foot application.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External foot patch applied to the sole before bedtime
• At-home foot care routine
• Seasonal warming foot application in cooler weather
• External use as part of a foot soak and patch routine

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Ai Ye (艾叶) is traditionally used in warming external applications and foot soaks. It is often paired with warming herbs and applied to the lower body or feet. Mugwort foot patches are traditionally associated with supporting foot comfort and warmth, especially in cool or damp seasons, and are used externally rather than taken internally.

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