Mugwort Leaf Powder Ai Ye 艾叶 Foot Soak Powder 500g Low Temperature Ground

Mugwort Leaf Powder, known in TCM as Ai Ye (艾叶), from Artemisia argyi leaves, ground at low temperature to preserve its natural character. In TCM theory, mugwort is warm in nature and pungent and bitter in flavor, traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and kidney channels. This versatile powder is commonly used in foot soaks and traditional herbal preparations. Store sealed in a cool dry place. This product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient mugwort leaf powder made from Artemisia argyi leaves
• Low temperature grinding helps retain the herb's natural aroma and character
• In TCM theory Ai Ye is warm and pungent-bitter, traditionally linked to liver spleen and kidney channels
• Fine powder form suitable for foot soaks and custom herbal blending
• 500g pack sealed for storage in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically grayish green to deep green with a fine dry texture. It carries the characteristic herbaceous and slightly camphoraceous aroma of mugwort, typically with a pungent bitter note when prepared.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Dissolve in warm water for a traditional foot soak
• Blend into custom herbal foot bath powders
• Use in external compresses following traditional practice
• Incorporate into culinary preparations where mugwort is traditionally used

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ai Ye has long been used in foot baths, moxibustion preparations, and seasonal folk customs such as Dragon Boat Festival. It is traditionally associated with warming the channels and dispelling cold and dampness, and is often paired with ginger or salt in foot soak blends. Mugwort is also a familiar ingredient in traditional foods such as qingtuan and mugwort rice cakes in some regions.

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