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

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.
Light the tip and let it smoulder. A small cone burns for a few minutes.
Burn it in a dish or burner only. Moxa is not for placing on the skin or body.
Always burn in a well-ventilated space, with a window open.

Fire Safety

Moxa is a combustible material and must be treated with the same care as any open flame or slow-burning ember.
Always work over a heatproof surface, with a heatproof dish or ash tray nearby to catch embers.
Never leave burning moxa unattended.
Moxa is only out when you have stubbed it into salt, sand or a snuffer. Allow it to cool completely before disposal.
Keep well away from flammable materials, bedding, hair and loose clothing.

General Cautions

Not for internal use or consumption.
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.
People allergic to Artemisia species should take extra care handling it and around the smoke.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Sold as a raw herbal material for ceremonial and ritual burning.

Extracts & Preparations

Premium-Grade Aged Loose Moxa