Five Year Aged Moxa Sticks Ai Tiao 18x200mm 10 Pack Pure Mugwort Moxibustion Rolls for Home Warming Therapy

Hand-rolled moxa sticks known in TCM as Ai Tiao (艾条), made from five-year aged mugwort from Nanyang, Henan. Crafted from pure Artemisia argyi leaf floss with a high gold-fluff ratio, these low-smoke rolls are used in traditional moxibustion to apply gentle warmth over selected body areas. In TCM theory, aged mugwort is considered warm in nature and associated with the meridians. For external use only; keep away from eyes and broken skin.

Key Selling Points

• Five-year aged pure mugwort floss with a high gold-fluff density for steady, even burning
• Made from Nanyang Artemisia argyi, a region traditionally prized for moxa quality
• Hand-rolled sticks measuring 18 x 200 mm, 10 sticks per box
• Low-smoke formulation suited to indoor home moxibustion sessions
• Traditional external warming tool used in TCM moxibustion practice

Quality & Sensory

The rolls typically show a pale golden floss texture with a firm, even wrap. When lit, they produce a mild herbal smoke and a warm, grassy mugwort aroma. The ember glows steadily and radiates gentle penetrating heat when held near the skin.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Home moxibustion over comfortable areas such as the abdomen, lower back, or shoulders
• Warm seasonal self-care sessions during cold or damp weather
• Relaxing wellness routines after bathing or before sleep
• Use with a moxa box or holder for indirect warming

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, moxibustion with aged mugwort rolls is traditionally applied to warm the meridians and support circulation of qi. Practitioners commonly direct the glowing stick over points such as Guanyuan, Zusanli, or Mingmen, or use moxa boxes over the abdomen and lower back. Aged moxa is traditionally preferred because it is considered gentler and less acrid than fresh material.

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