Ai Ye (Artemisia argyi) Dried Mugwort Leaf — Whole Leaf for Foot Soaks & Moxa

Ai Ye (Artemisia argyi), also known as Mugwort Leaf or Ài Yè (艾叶), is the dried whole leaf of a highly revered traditional herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Ai Ye has been prized as a warming, yang-supporting, and channel-warming herb, used to dispel cold, dry dampness, stop bleeding, and soothe the body through foot soaks, moxa preparation, and warming herbal applications. Its nature is warm, bitter, and aromatic, making it a deeply comforting herb for warming the middle, supporting the Spleen and Liver channels, and restoring smooth flow of qi and blood.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional warming herb for cold and dampness
• Whole dried Ai Ye leaves, new-crop quality
• Artemisia argyi from Henan origin
• Suitable for foot soaks, moxa, and warming herbal use
• Sun-dried, 500g bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its grayish-green color, soft downy texture, and strong, fresh herbal aroma. The whole leaves remain intact with a characteristic silvery underside. When steeped or simmered, Ai Ye releases a warm, camphor-like fragrance and a mildly bitter, aromatic infusion that carries the deep, earthy scent of traditional mugwort.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal foot soak
• Moxa preparation and moxibustion
• Warming herbal bath
• Traditional warming compress
• Seasonal cold-dampness care

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ai Ye is simmered into foot-soak water, herbal baths, and warming compresses to dispel cold and dampness from the body. It is also a classic ingredient in moxa preparation, where the dried leaves are processed into moxa floss for traditional moxibustion. In daily life, Ai Ye is boiled alone or paired with ginger and other warming herbs for a comforting foot soak, especially during cold and damp seasons.

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