Moxa Cones Ai Zhu 艾柱 Hand-Rolled 5-Year Aged Mugwort 54 Cones 15:1 Ratio for Moxibustion

Moxa cones, known in TCM as Ai Zhu (艾柱), are compact cones of processed mugwort leaf from Artemisia argyi. This pack contains 54 hand-rolled cones made from five-year aged moxa refined to a 15:1 ratio, blended with safflower. In traditional Chinese practice, moxa cones are burned near or on the skin to apply gentle warmth to acupuncture points. For external use only.

Key Selling Points

• Hand-rolled moxa cones made from five-year aged mugwort leaf
• 15:1 refined moxa blended with safflower for traditional moxibustion
• 54 cones per board, each cone 18 x 27 mm
• Known in TCM as Ai Zhu (艾柱) from Artemisia argyi
• Suitable for point warming, massage settings, and external wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

Aged moxa cones typically show a soft golden-brown color with a fine, fluffy, slightly fibrous texture. They carry a mild herbal smoky aroma characteristic of mugwort. When lit, they burn steadily and produce gentle warmth with a light herbal smoke.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External moxibustion on selected body points
• Warming support during massage and wellness sessions
• Use with moxibustion boxes or holders
• Seasonal external care routines in cooler months

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, moxibustion with Ai Zhu has long been used to apply indirect heat to meridian points, traditionally associated with supporting circulation and warming the body. Cones may be burned on a medium such as ginger or salt, or placed in a moxa box. Mugwort moxa is a staple of seasonal external care, especially in summer and winter wellness traditions.

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