Dried Wild Mugwort Leaves Ai Ye Bulk Loose Herb for Foot Soak Hair Rinse and Postpartum Care 2 Jin 1000g

Dried Wild Mugwort Leaves, known in TCM as Ai Ye (艾叶), from Artemisia argyi. These loose dried leaves are traditionally associated with warming the body and supporting circulation in TCM practice. In TCM theory, Ai Ye is considered warm in nature with a bitter and acrid flavor, entering the liver, spleen, and kidney channels. Commonly prepared as a foot soak, hair rinse, or external wash, this bulk herb is intended for traditional external herbal care.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested dried mugwort leaves sold in loose bulk form
• Botanical source is Artemisia argyi known in TCM as Ai Ye
• Traditionally associated with warming and dispelling cold in TCM practice
• Suitable for foot soaks hair rinses and external herbal washes
• Generous 2 jin 1000g pack for repeated home use

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically appear light gray to grayish green with a soft crumbly texture. They carry a characteristic warm herbal aroma that becomes more pronounced when steeped in hot water. The resulting soak water typically has a mild earthy bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare a warm foot soak by steeping the leaves in hot water
• Boil the leaves for a traditional postpartum hair and body rinse
• Use as an external herbal wash during confinement and cold seasons
• Add to bath water for a warming traditional soak

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Ai Ye is valued for warming the meridians and dispelling cold and dampness. Traditionally it has been used in folk practice for postpartum confinement care including hair washing and foot soaking. It is also a classic ingredient in moxibustion and seasonal Dragon Boat Festival customs. Preparation typically involves simmering the leaves in water before external use.

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