Mugwort Knee Patch Ai Cao Tie Herbal Warming Topical Patch for Knees Neck Shoulder and Lower Back

Mugwort Knee Patch, known in TCM as Ai Cao (艾草), is a topical herbal patch made with Artemisia argyi leaf. Traditionally associated with warming the channels and supporting comfort in the knees, neck, shoulders, and lower back, it is applied externally to the skin. In TCM theory, mugwort is warm in nature and pungent and bitter in flavor. For external use only.

Key Selling Points

• Topical herbal patch made with mugwort leaf, a classic TCM external-use herb
• Features Artemisia argyi, the botanical source of traditional moxibustion material
• Far-infrared warming design for a gentle heating sensation on application
• Flexible patch format suited to knees, neck, shoulders, and lower back
• Customizable specification with OEM and private-label options available

Quality & Sensory

The patch typically shows a soft cloth or non-woven backing with a herbal mugwort aroma. Its surface is smooth and flexible, designed to conform to joints such as the knee or shoulder without restricting movement.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Apply to the knee area during daily activities or after long periods of standing
• Use on the neck and shoulder region during long desk work
• Place on the lower back for topical comfort during seasonal changes
• Apply to joints before or after light exercise as part of a comfort routine

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, mugwort leaf has long been used externally in moxibustion, herbal compresses, and foot baths to warm the channels and dispel cold. Patches infused with Ai Cao are traditionally applied to the knees, shoulders, and lower back, especially in cold or damp weather, and are commonly paired with gentle stretching and warmth-preserving habits.

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