Ai Ye Mugwort Leaf Powder 500g Dried Artemisia argyi Folium for Traditional Herbal Use

Mugwort Leaf Powder, known in TCM as Ai Ye (艾叶), is ground from the dried leaves of Artemisia argyi. This finely sifted powder is made from naturally sun-dried mugwort leaves sourced from Shandong. In TCM theory, Ai Ye is warm in nature with a bitter and acrid flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and kidney channels. It is a versatile pantry herb for traditional preparations and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient mugwort leaf powder with no additives
• Botanical source Artemisia argyi folium known in TCM as Ai Ye
• Naturally sun-dried leaves finely ground for easy use
• Sourced from Shandong with a 36-month shelf life
• Suitable for traditional herbal preparations and external applications

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically deep green to grayish green with a fine, soft texture. It carries the characteristic aromatic, slightly bitter scent of mugwort, and its flavor is traditionally described as pungent and bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Sift into traditional herbal decoctions prepared with other botanicals
• Blend into moxibustion-style external pastes and compresses
• Add to foot soak blends for traditional external use
• Incorporate into customary seasonal foods such as qingtuan in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ai Ye is traditionally used in warm herbal decoctions and is a classic ingredient in moxibustion, where processed mugwort is burned near acupuncture points. It is also traditionally paired with ginger and dates in folk formulas and appears in seasonal customs such as Dragon Boat Festival sachets and baths. External foot soaks with mugwort leaf are a longstanding household practice, especially in colder seasons.

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