Dried Mugwort Leaves Ai Ye 20g x 120 Bags Wild Aged Artemisia argyi for Foot Soak Hair Rinse Postpartum Care

Dried Mugwort Leaves, known in TCM as Ai Ye (艾叶), from Artemisia argyi. These dried leaves are harvested from mature Artemisia plants and carefully dried to preserve their natural character. In TCM theory, Ai Ye is warm in nature with a pungent and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and kidney channels. Traditionally used for external foot soaks, hair rinses, and postpartum bathing rituals, this versatile herb is a staple in Chinese household wellness. Suitable for external herbal applications and traditional preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested dried Artemisia argyi leaves, a classic TCM botanical known as Ai Ye (艾叶)
• Individually packed in 120 convenient 20g bags for easy portioning and fresh storage
• Traditionally used in Chinese folk practice for postpartum hair rinsing and foot soaking
• Warm and pungent in TCM nature, traditionally associated with warming the channels and dispelling cold-dampness
• Multi-purpose household herb suitable for foot baths, hair care rinses, and traditional external applications

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically show a grayish-green to deep green color with a soft, slightly crumbly texture. They carry a characteristic strong aromatic scent, often described as camphor-like and herbaceous. When steeped or decocted, the liquid typically takes on a light amber-green hue with a distinctively warm, bitter-fragrant aroma.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External foot soak by decocting the leaves in hot water
• Hair rinse traditionally prepared for postpartum care
• Herbal bath or sitz bath using decocted mugwort water
• Traditional external compress or wash prepared from the decoction

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ai Ye has long been valued for external applications, especially during postpartum confinement when new mothers traditionally used mugwort water to wash hair and soak feet. It is also a common household herb for warming foot baths, particularly in colder seasons. In TCM theory, mugwort is considered warming and is traditionally associated with dispelling cold and dampness from the body's surface. It is also the primary herb used in moxibustion therapy.

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