Moxa Stick Ai Tiao 艾条 3-Year Aged Mugwort Moxibustion Bar 5.0cm x 20cm for Warming Therapy

Moxa Stick, known in TCM as Ai Tiao (艾条), is a rolled moxibustion bar made from three-year aged mugwort leaves, Artemisia argyi. This high essential-oil aged Qi Ai stick is designed for external warming therapy over the body. In TCM theory, mugwort is warm in nature and traditionally associated with invigorating channels and supporting circulation. Use with a moxibustion holder or under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Rolled moxibustion stick made from three-year aged mugwort leaves
• Botanical source is Artemisia argyi known in TCM as Ai Ye
• High essential-oil aged Qi Ai from Qichun traditionally valued for moxa
• 5.0cm x 20cm stick suitable for use with moxibustion devices
• Traditionally used in TCM for warming therapy and channel invigoration

Quality & Sensory

Typically a tightly rolled pale green to tan stick with a firm paper-wrapped surface. Aged mugwort typically carries a warm herbal aroma with grassy and slightly smoky notes when ignited. The burn is traditionally expected to be steady and even.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External moxibustion warming over the body
• Use with moxibustion boxes or holders
• Warm compress-style moxa application in wellness settings
• Home moxibustion practice under proper guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, moxibustion with Ai Tiao is traditionally applied by igniting the stick and holding it near selected points or areas to deliver gentle warmth. It is traditionally associated with warming the channels, dispelling cold, and supporting circulation. Moxa sticks are commonly used in TCM clinics, wellness studios, and home routines, often paired with point-specific protocols or moxibustion devices.

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