Moxa Sticks for Moxibustion Ai Zhu Thickened Mugwort Cones with Safflower for Home Use 7.0 x 2.5 cm 4 Pieces

Moxibustion Moxa Sticks, known in TCM as Ai Zhu (艾柱), made from processed mugwort (Artemisia argyi) leaf floss (ai rong) with added safflower. These pressed moxa cones are designed as accessories for moxibustion devices such as fire dragon jars and holders. In TCM practice, moxibustion with mugwort is traditionally associated with warming the channels and supporting circulation. For external use only with proper moxibustion tools.

Key Selling Points

• Pressed moxa cones made from mugwort leaf floss with added safflower
• Botanical source is Artemisia argyi leaf processed into ai rong
• Traditionally used in TCM moxibustion to warm the channels
• Thickened 7.0 x 2.5 cm format with 4 cones per board
• Compatible with fire dragon jars and household moxibustion devices

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale golden to greenish-tan in color with a dense, firmly pressed texture. The cones carry the characteristic warm, herbal aroma of aged mugwort, with a subtle safflower note. When ignited, they typically smolder steadily with a mild smoky fragrance.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External moxibustion sessions at home with a fire dragon jar or holder
• Warming applications on the back, abdomen, legs, and other body areas
• Seasonal wellness routines using traditional moxibustion accessories
• Topical heat therapy paired with moxibustion boxes or jars

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, moxibustion with mugwort has long been used as a warming therapy, traditionally applied to meridian points to support circulation and dispel cold. Safflower is traditionally associated with invigorating the blood. Moxa cones are commonly ignited and used with jars, boxes, or sticks held near the skin, and are a staple of household and clinical moxibustion routines.

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