Kinoki Foot Patches with Mugwort and Bamboo Vinegar Gold Foil Foot Care 10 Patches per Box

Kinoki Foot Patches, known in TCM as Ai Cao Zhu Cu Zu Tie (艾草竹醋足贴), are external foot care patches combining Ai Cao (艾草, Artemisia argyi) and bamboo vinegar. Traditionally used in TCM for foot soothing, these thin gold foil patches are applied to the sole before sleep. In TCM theory, mugwort is warm and aromatic, associated with the foot and leg channels, while bamboo vinegar is traditionally used for its astringent and warming properties. For external use only.

Key Selling Points

• External foot patches combining Ai Cao (艾草) and bamboo vinegar
• Thin gold foil patch form for comfortable overnight wear
• Traditionally used in TCM for foot soothing and relaxation
• 10 patches per box with 2-year shelf life
• Convenient single-use format for nightly foot care

Quality & Sensory

Each patch is a thin, flexible sheet with a gold foil backing and a dark herbal paste layer. The paste typically carries a warm, aromatic mugwort scent with a mild vinegar note. Patches are smooth and adhere comfortably to the sole; they are for external use only and are not consumed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External foot patch applied before sleep
• Foot care after long standing or walking
• Overnight foot soothing routine
• Seasonal foot care in cold weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM folk practice, Ai Cao (艾草) is traditionally used in foot soaks and external compresses for its warm, aromatic nature, while bamboo vinegar is traditionally associated with astringent and warming properties. Foot patches are commonly applied to the sole at bedtime and left on overnight, then removed and discarded in the morning. They are sometimes paired with warm foot soaks as part of a seasonal self-care routine.

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