Moxa Stick Ai Tiao 艾条 10cm Three Year Aged Mugwort Rolls Mulberry Paper Wrapped Warming Moxibustion Bar for Home Use

Moxa Stick, known in TCM as Ai Tiao (艾条), is a hand-rolled warming bar made from three-year aged mugwort (Artemisia argyi) moxa wool wrapped in mulberry paper. Traditionally used in moxibustion, the stick is lit and held near the skin to deliver gentle warmth along meridians. In TCM theory, mugwort is warm in nature and associated with warming channels and supporting circulation. Intended for external use only.

Key Selling Points

• Three-year aged mugwort moxa wool for smoother and steadier burning
• Stone-milled processing with five-stage refined moxa wool
• Wrapped in traditional mulberry paper for even combustion
• 10cm stick size suited to home moxibustion practice
• Traditional warming tool used in TCM moxibustion care

Quality & Sensory

The stick typically shows a soft golden-yellow moxa wool core with a firm, even roll and a clean mulberry paper wrapper. When lit, it typically produces a steady ember with a mild herbal smoke and a warm, grassy mugwort aroma.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Home moxibustion on common body areas such as shoulders, back, abdomen, and legs
• Warming care during cold seasons
• Relaxation and comfort routines after bathing or exercise
• Traditional wellness practice paired with massage or gua sha

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, moxa sticks are lit and held a short distance from the skin at points such as Zusanli, Guanyuan, or Mingmen to apply gentle radiant warmth. Moxibustion is traditionally associated with warming the meridians, supporting circulation, and easing sensations of cold and dampness. It is commonly used in seasonal wellness routines, especially in autumn and winter.

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