Ai Ye Dried Mugwort Leaf (Artemisia argyi) — Food-Herb Botanical for Tea, Soup & Foot Soak

Ai Ye Dried Mugwort Leaf (Artemisia argyi) is the dried leaf of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Ài Yè (艾叶). For centuries, Ai Ye has been prized as a warming, yang-supporting, and channel-warming herb, used to dispel cold, ease dampness, soothe the lower abdomen, and support the body through seasonal transitions. Its nature is acrid, bitter, and warm, making it a gentle yet deeply comforting herb for warming the middle, supporting the Spleen and Kidney channels, and harmonizing the body's internal environment.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional warming food-herb botanical
• Dried whole Ai Ye leaves from Anhui
• Artemisia argyi, 500g bulk pack
• Suitable for tea, soup, and foot soak
• Clean, dried, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep green color, soft leafy texture, and distinctive fresh herbal aroma. When brewed or simmered, the leaves release a warm, slightly bitter, and gently aromatic infusion with a lingering herbal fragrance, adding depth to teas and decoctions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and decoction blends
• Chinese-style soup and congee
• Foot soak and herbal bath
• Seasonal warming rituals
• Traditional herbal pairing formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ai Ye is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support the body during cold and damp seasons. It is a common ingredient in traditional foot soak formulas, where it is simmered and used to warm the feet and relax the body. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and brown sugar for a warm, comforting infusion.

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