Dried Mugwort Leaves Ai Ye 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Foot Soaks and Moxibustion

Dried Mugwort Leaf, known in TCM as Ai Ye (艾叶), from Artemisia argyi. These sun-dried leaves are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for warming the body and supporting circulation in TCM theory. Typically used for foot soaks, decoctions, and moxibustion preparations, they carry a distinct herbal aroma. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ai Ye (艾叶) dried mugwort leaves from mainland China
• Botanical source Artemisia argyi, a staple in traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Sun-dried whole leaves with a naturally fragrant, herbaceous aroma
• Traditionally associated with warming the body and dispelling cold and dampness in TCM
• Versatile for foot soaks, herbal baths, decoctions, and moxibustion use

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to deep green dried leaves with a soft, slightly fuzzy texture. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and herbaceous, with a mild bitter undertone. When simmered, the liquid takes on a light greenish-brown hue and a warm, earthy scent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in water for a traditional warming foot soak
• Add to herbal bath blends for a relaxing soak
• Use in moxibustion preparations or as moxa material
• Brew as a traditional herbal wash or compress
• Incorporate into seasonal folk customs such as Dragon Boat Festival sachets

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ai Ye is considered warm in nature and associated with the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney channels. Traditionally used to warm the meridians, dispel cold and dampness, and support healthy circulation. Commonly simmered for foot soaks, added to bathwater, or processed into moxa rolls. A familiar household herb in Chinese folk practice, especially during the Dragon Boat Festival when mugwort is hung at doorways or used in baths.

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