Old Beijing Mugwort Foot Patches 30 Patches Ai Ye Tie with Bamboo Vinegar and Ginger for Foot Care

Old Beijing Mugwort Foot Patches, known in TCM as Ai Ye Tie (艾叶贴), are external-use herbal patches featuring mugwort leaf (Artemisia argyi) blended with bamboo vinegar and ginger. Traditionally associated with warming and supporting comfortable feet, they are applied to the soles or heels. For external use only; not for ingestion.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Old Beijing style mugwort foot patch in a 30-patch box
• Features Ai Ye (艾叶), mugwort leaf from Artemisia argyi
• Blended with bamboo vinegar and ginger for a traditional warming formula
• Convenient adhesive patch format for soles and heels
• Suitable for home foot care after long days or seasonal wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

Each patch typically has a soft herbal-green to brown pad with a mild smoky, earthy mugwort aroma and a faint ginger note. The backing is a breathable adhesive sheet designed to stay in place during wear.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Apply to clean, dry soles before bedtime as part of an evening foot care routine
• Use on heels or soles after long periods of standing or walking
• Wear during seasonal changes when feet feel cold or tired
• Pair with a warm foot soak for a traditional home wellness session

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, mugwort leaf (Ai Ye) is valued as a warming herb associated with dispelling cold and dampness, and it is a staple of moxibustion and foot care practice. Bamboo vinegar and ginger are commonly paired with mugwort in folk foot patches, which are traditionally applied to the Yongquan point on the sole overnight to support relaxation and a sense of warmth.

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