Moxa Stick Ai Tiao 艾条 10cm Mulberry Paper Wrapped Stone Ground Moxibustion Roll for Warming Therapy

Hand-rolled moxa stick known in TCM as Ai Tiao (艾条), made from stone-ground mugwort wool (Artemisia argyi) and wrapped in mulberry paper. This 10 cm moxibustion roll is traditionally used for external warming therapy over meridian points. In TCM theory, mugwort is warm in nature and associated with warming the channels. For external use only; keep away from flammable materials.

Key Selling Points

• Pure stone-ground moxa wool rolled into a traditional moxibustion stick
• Made from mugwort Artemisia argyi known in TCM as Ai Ye
• Wrapped in natural mulberry paper for steady even burning
• Compact 10 cm size suitable for general point application
• Traditionally used in TCM for external warming moxibustion

Quality & Sensory

The stick typically shows a soft pale green to golden moxa wool texture with a mild herbal mugwort aroma. When lit, it typically burns with a steady ember and releases a warm smoky scent characteristic of aged moxa.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External moxibustion over general body points
• Warming therapy on shoulders back or abdomen
• Seasonal wellness routines in cooler months
• Home moxibustion practice with a holder or by hand

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, moxa sticks are lit and held near acupuncture points or along meridians to apply gentle radiant warmth, a method called jiu fa. Moxibustion is traditionally associated with warming the channels, supporting circulation of qi, and dispelling cold and dampness. It is commonly paired with seasonal care in autumn and winter and used alongside other TCM wellness practices.

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