Mugwort Herbal Patch Warming Body Patch for Seasonal TCM Care External Use

Mugwort Herbal Patch, known in TCM as Ai Cao Tie (艾草贴), is an external-use herbal patch made with Ai Ye (艾叶, Artemisia argyi) and related warming botanicals. In TCM theory, mugwort is warm in nature and associated with dispersing cold and supporting yang. These self-adhesive patches are traditionally applied to acupoint areas during the sanfu and sanjiu seasonal periods for warming support.

Key Selling Points

• External-use herbal patch featuring Ai Ye (艾叶, Artemisia argyi) as a key botanical
• Self-adhesive design for convenient application to acupoint areas
• Traditionally associated with warming and cold-dispelling TCM properties
• Commonly used during sanfu and sanjiu seasonal wellness periods
• Available in enlarged size and 7×7 cm patch with 4×4 cm core

Quality & Sensory

The patch typically presents a soft fabric or non-woven backing with a dark green to brown herbal paste layer. Aroma is typically warm, camphoraceous, and herbal. For external use only; do not taste or ingest.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External application to acupoint areas during sanfu summer period
• External application to acupoint areas during sanjiu winter period
• External warming support for seasonal wellness routines
• External use on specific body areas as traditionally practiced

Traditional Uses

In TCM folk practice, mugwort patches are traditionally applied to acupoint areas during the sanfu and sanjiu periods to support warming of the body and dispel cold. They are commonly used on the back, abdomen, or limbs as part of seasonal wellness routines. Traditional pairing includes warming botanicals such as ginger or cinnamon.

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