5-Year Aged Moxa Sticks 4cm Thick Ai Tiao 艾条 for Warming Moxibustion Home Wellness 20cm Length

Thick moxibustion sticks, known in TCM as Ai Tiao (艾条), made from five-year aged mugwort (Artemisia argyi) leaves. Each stick measures 4 cm in diameter and 20 cm in length, rolled from aged ai ye for steady burning. In TCM practice, moxa sticks are traditionally used for warming meridians and supporting circulation through external moxibustion. For external use only; light the tip and apply heat near the skin with proper distance and care.

Key Selling Points

• Made from five-year aged mugwort leaves for smoother and steadier burning
• Extra-thick 4 cm diameter format commonly used in moxibustion studios
• Each stick measures 20 cm long, suitable for extended warming sessions
• Traditional external-use product rooted in TCM moxibustion practice
• Supplied in bulk packaging of 100 sticks per box for regular home or studio use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale golden to yellowish in color with a dense, tightly rolled texture. When lit, aged moxa typically produces a mild herbal smoke with a warm grassy aroma and gentle radiant heat rather than a sharp or acrid smell.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External moxibustion warming on the back, abdomen, or joints
• Home wellness sessions after bathing or exercise
• Seasonal warming routines during cold or damp weather
• Use with moxibustion boxes or holders for indirect heat application

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, moxibustion with ai ye is traditionally associated with warming the meridians, dispelling cold and dampness, and supporting qi and blood circulation. Sticks are lit and held a short distance from selected points or moved along meridian pathways until the skin feels comfortably warm. Commonly paired with moxa boxes, ceramic holders, or ginger barriers in traditional practice.

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