Large Stone-Ground Moxa Stick Ai Tiao 7cm Hand-Rolled Moxibustion Bar for Whole Body Warming

Large stone-ground moxa stick, known in TCM as Ai Tiao (艾条), made from processed mugwort leaf material (Artemisia argyi) rolled into a 7 x 20 cm stick for external moxibustion. In TCM theory, mugwort is warm in nature and traditionally associated with warming the channels and supporting circulation. Intended for external use only, held near or placed in moxibustion devices over the skin.

Key Selling Points

• Stone-ground mugwort material rolled into a large 7 cm diameter moxa stick
• Made from Ai Cao (艾草), mugwort leaf traditionally valued in Chinese moxibustion
• Hand-rolled stick format suited to suspended moxibustion and large-area warming
• Traditionally associated in TCM with unblocking the meridians and warming the body
• Suitable for whole-body external use on the back, abdomen, shoulders, and legs

Quality & Sensory

The stick typically shows a soft golden-green to pale yellow moxa wool texture with a firm, even roll. When lit, it typically produces a steady smolder with a characteristic warm herbal smoke and a grassy mugwort aroma.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Suspended moxibustion held a safe distance above the skin
• Use in moxibustion boxes or holders over the back, abdomen, or joints
• External warming sessions on shoulders, lower back, and legs
• Seasonal traditional wellness routines at home or in a studio

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, moxa sticks made from aged mugwort wool are lit and held near acupuncture points or along meridians to apply gentle radiant warmth. This practice, called jiu (灸), is traditionally associated with warming the channels, dispelling cold, and supporting comfortable movement. It is commonly paired with point work on the abdomen, lower back, and legs, especially in cooler seasons.

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