A finely processed, long-aged loose moxa wool made from the downy leaf of Artemisia verlotiorum, sold for ceremonial and ritual burning. Long ageing breaks the dried leaf down into a soft, low-fibre wool that smoulders slowly and evenly, with less of the harsh, acrid smoke of young leaf.
Mugwort has a long history as a ceremonial smoke, from the Midsummer fires of Europe to the moxa of China and Japan. Read its story in our Journal piece, Mugwort, the eldest of worts.
Grade: Premium, extended ageing, loose wool form Weight: 25g Form: Loose moxa wool, ready to shape into small cones for a heatproof dish or burner
Storage: Keep in a sealed, airtight container away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. Properly stored, aged moxa keeps well and continues to mellow over time.
Burning Guide
Preparing
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Pinch or roll a little wool into a small cone and stand it on a heatproof dish, or on a bed of sand or salt.
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Light the tip and let it smoulder. A small cone burns for a few minutes.
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Burn it in a dish or burner only. Moxa is not for placing on the skin or body.
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Always burn in a well-ventilated space, with a window open.
Fire Safety
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Moxa is a combustible material and must be treated with the same care as any open flame or slow-burning ember.
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Always work over a heatproof surface, with a heatproof dish or ash tray nearby to catch embers.
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Never leave burning moxa unattended.
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Moxa is only out when you have stubbed it into salt, sand or a snuffer. Allow it to cool completely before disposal.
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Keep well away from flammable materials, bedding, hair and loose clothing.
General Cautions
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Not for internal use or consumption.
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Smouldering moxa throws a lot of dense, pungent smoke. Keep it away from anyone with asthma or a chest condition, from babies, and from pregnant women.
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People allergic to Artemisia species should take extra care handling it and around the smoke.
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Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Sold as a raw herbal material for ceremonial and ritual burning.
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