Nanyang Hand Stone-Milled Moxa Sticks Ai Tiao 4cm Thick Moxibustion Rolls for Warming Massage

Hand stone-milled moxa sticks, known in TCM as Ai Tiao (艾条), made from Nanyang mugwort (Artemisia argyi) leaves. Long-fiber moxa wool is ground in a stone mill and rolled in mulberry paper into a thick 4 cm stick for external moxibustion. Traditionally associated with warming the meridians and supporting circulation in TCM practice. For external use only; keep away from eyes and broken skin.

Key Selling Points

• Hand stone-milled moxa wool with long fibers for steady burning
• Made from Nanyang mugwort Artemisia argyi leaves
• Thick 4 cm stick wrapped in mulberry paper
• Traditional moxibustion tool for warming massage and wellness routines
• Produced by a Nanyang manufacturer specializing in mugwort products

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale golden to greenish moxa wool with a soft fibrous texture and a characteristic herbal mugwort aroma. When lit, the stick typically burns evenly with a mild smoky scent typical of stone-milled moxa.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External moxibustion on selected body points
• Warming massage and wellness routines
• Seasonal cold-weather warming practice
• Traditional home moxa sessions with a moxa box or holder

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, moxibustion with mugwort sticks is traditionally used to warm the meridians, dispel cold, and support circulation. Practitioners commonly apply the lit stick near points such as Guanyuan, Zusanli, or Mingmen, or use it with a moxa box over the abdomen or lower back. It is often used in seasonal wellness routines during colder months.

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