Moxa Sticks Ai Zhu 艾柱 Three Year Aged Mugwort Moxibustion Rolls for Home Warming Therapy

Hand-rolled moxa sticks known in TCM as Ai Zhu (艾柱), made from three-year aged mugwort leaves of Artemisia argyi. These compact cones and rolls are traditionally used in moxibustion, a warming external therapy in which the herb is burned near or on the skin surface to support circulation and comfort. In TCM theory mugwort is warm in nature and pungent and bitter in flavor, entering the liver, spleen, and kidney channels. For external use only, with proper heat precautions.

Key Selling Points

• Made from three-year stone-milled aged mugwort for a denser and smoother burn
• Botanical source is Artemisia argyi known in TCM as Ai Ye or Ai Cao
• Hand-rolled moxa cones and sticks suitable for whole-body moxibustion
• Traditional warming therapy tool used in Chinese folk and clinical practice
• Compact portable format for home use and travel-friendly sessions

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale golden to light tan in color with a soft fibrous texture from aged and finely milled leaves. When lit, the moxa typically produces a steady smoldering ember with a mild herbal smoke aroma characteristic of aged mugwort.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External moxibustion on the abdomen back or limbs
• Warming therapy on common comfort points such as Zusanli or Guanyuan
• Seasonal wellness routines during cold or damp weather
• Relaxing home sessions with a moxa box or holder
• Targeted application on shoulders neck or lower back

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, moxibustion with aged mugwort has long been applied to warm the meridians, dispel cold and dampness, and support circulation and general comfort. Practitioners traditionally light a cone or stick and hold it near selected points, often pairing sessions with seasonal changes or cold-damp conditions. Aged moxa is traditionally preferred for a gentler and more even burn.

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