Superior Moxa Sticklet – Tongbai Origin & Stable, Lasting Warmth - Ai Tiao
岁供桐艾艾条
Sourced from the Tongbai Mountains, in the heart of Nanyang (China), this moxa undergoes a precision mechanical refinement process, ensuring a more uniform fibre and regular combustion, for a stable and well-controlled diffusion of heat.
1 set of 10 sticks
Description
Superior moxa sticklet size: Ø1.8cm x 20cm x 10 pcs
Le moxa : la fibre au cœur de la moxibustion
Le moxa est une fibre d’armoise traditionnelle utilisée en moxibustion pour diffuser une chaleur douce, stable et maîtrisée sur certaines zones du corps.
Dès l’Antiquité, les anciens avaient observé que la chaleur apportait apaisement et réconfort lorsque le corps se sentait froid ou tendu. De cette observation est né le jiu (灸), une pratique de chaleur ciblée transmise comme un art de l’équilibre.
Au fil du temps, l’armoise s’est imposée naturellement : sa combustion lente, sa chaleur pénétrante et son parfum léger en ont fait le matériau idéal. Travaillées avec soin, ses feuilles donnent une fibre fine et aérienne – une véritable laine végétale – dont l’usage dans le jiu a donné naissance à la moxibustion telle qu’on la pratique aujourd’hui.
Aujourd’hui, le moxa est obtenu à partir de feuilles séchées d’Artemisia argyi, broyées et tamisées pour former cette fibre caractéristique, dont la finesse et l’affinage déterminent directement le confort de la chaleur et la qualité de l’expérience.
Les bienfaits du moxa dans la pratique de la moxibustion
Si la moxibustion a traversé les siècles, c’est parce que sa chaleur douce, stable et ciblée reste profondément adaptée à nos modes de vie modernes, marqués par la sédentarité, le stress et les variations de température. Elle aide le corps à se réchauffer, à se détendre et à retrouver confort et vitalité.
Utilisé dans un cadre de bien-être, le moxa permet notamment :
- d’apporter une chaleur réconfortante, favorisant une sensation de fluidité et de circulation,
- de réchauffer les zones sensibles au froid, comme le bas du dos ou le bas-ventre,
- de relâcher les tensions accumulées au niveau des muscles et des articulations,
- de favoriser une sensation de chaleur interne, source de confort et de tonus naturel,
- d’apaiser l’esprit en créant un moment de calme et de recentrage.
Ces effets ne relèvent pas d’une action médicale, mais de la qualité de la chaleur :
douce, régulière et enveloppante, capable d’accompagner le corps sans l’agresser.
C’est cette chaleur maîtrisée qui fait du moxa un allié durable des rituels de bien-être, transmis et adaptés au fil des générations.
What makes this moxa distinctive – Superior Range
Carefully selected essential artemisia
- Origin Tongbai Mountains (Nanyang region), a terroir recognised for the consistency and stability of its artemisia
- Natural ageing for 3 years, ensuring balanced material and controlled combustion
- Thick, fibre-rich leaves with a moderate content of volatile oils, providing gentle and steady heat
Precise manufacturing process
- Modern mechanical process, combining 8 successive stages of grinding and sieving
- Gradual separation of fibres and veins, with the preservation of fine veins to maintain the natural richness of artemisia
- Multi-sieving process ensuring a clean, uniform and stable fibre
Balanced user experience
- Regular and controlled combustion, without excessive flare-ups
- Even, gentle and penetrating heat, suitable for frequent practice
- Moderate and non-irritating smoke, with a natural and discreet aroma
Sourced from the Tongbai Mountains, in the heart of the historic Nanyang region (China), this moxa reflects a pragmatic and reliable approach to moxibustion.
Its precision mechanical refinement ensures consistent quality, stable heat and excellent combustion regularity, making this range an ideal choice for daily use, family practices and well-being clinics seeking a moxa that is effective, comfortable and well-balanced in value.
Superior moxa sticklet size: Ø1.8cm x 20cm x 10 pcs
Which form of moxa best suits your practice?
| Moxa format | What it offers | Ideal if you... |
|---|---|---|
| Loose moxa | The most traditional and versatile form: suitable for moxa on needles and handmade cones (rice-grain size or larger cones) | value traditional techniques, full customization, and a more experienced or refined practice |
| Mini moxa | Targeted heat delivered directly through the acupuncture needle | practice needle moxibustion or seek highly precise, localized warming effects |
| Cut moxa | Stable and safe heat diffusion when used with a moxa box | use a moxa box on the abdomen, back, or specific areas with ease and comfort |
| Moxa stick (smokeless / indirect) | Gentle, progressive heat that is easy to adjust, without direct contact with the skin | are looking for a regular, accessible, and adaptable practice (the stick can also be cut to size) |
| Large moxa stick | Broader, more enveloping warmth, well suited for larger treatment areas | prefer deep, sustained heat for the back, abdomen, or longer treatment sessions |
Instructions for use
The moxa sticklet is intended for indirect moxibustion, allowing gentle and progressive heat to be diffused without direct contact with the skin. It is suitable for both personal practice and supervised use.
Ignition
- Light the moxa sticklet at one end using a lighter or a candle.
- Allow it to burn until it emits an even red ember, indicating that the heat is properly activated.
Application
- Hold the sticklet a few centimetres away from the skin, above acupressure points or the desired areas.
- Maintain sufficient distance to deliver a pleasant warmth, without any burning sensation or direct contact.
For safer and more precise handling, it is possible to use moxa tongs, making it easier to hold the sticklet during the session.
Duration
- Maintain the warmth on each point for 3 to 5 minutes, or according to your comfort and needs.
- Adjust the distance or duration if the heat becomes too intense.
End of the session
- Extinguish the sticklet by placing it in a non-flammable container, such as a bowl of sand or a dedicated box.
- Make sure the sticklet is completely extinguished before storing it.
For sticklets with a diameter of Ø 1.8 cm, the use of a stainless-steel moxa extinguisher, designed for this format, is recommended to ensure safe and clean extinguishing.
Usage tip: depending on your needs, the moxa sticklet can be broken or cut to obtain shorter segments, similar to cut moxa, to be used with an appropriate holder.
Warnings
Proper conditions for use
- Use in a well-ventilated room.
- Keep the sticklet at a sufficient distance from the skin to avoid any risk of burns.
- Never leave a lit sticklet unattended.
- Avoid wind and cold during and after the session.
Body awareness and comfort
- Carefully monitor the sensation of heat and stop the session if any discomfort occurs.
- For beginners, favour short sessions (5 to 15 minutes), until the appearance of a light, natural redness of the skin, without any burning sensation.
- Avoid application on fragile skin (wounds, irritations, eczema or sensitive areas).
- Avoid moxibustion in cases of high fever or excessive internal heat.
Specific situations
- Moxibustion is not recommended during pregnancy.
- Individuals with specific health conditions (particularly cardiovascular or metabolic) are advised to exercise caution and seek the advice of a healthcare professional before use.
After the session
- Drink warm water.
- Take a moment to stay warm and avoid any immediate exposure to wind or cold after the session.
- Avoid washing hands or heated areas with cold water immediately after moxibustion.