100:1, on behalf of 10 pounds mugwort leaves , out of 1 pound of moxa velvet, so that the ratio is higher, moxa velvet purity is high, the price is more expensive, manufacturers are generally false high labeling.

Ai velvet is made of mugwort leaves after repeated sun pestle and mortar, pounding, crushing, sieving impurities, dust, and get soft and fine as cotton items. Mugwort is the raw material for making moxa sticks and the main material used in moxibustion.

Made from the dried leaves of mugwort, family Asteraceae. It is grayish white in color, soft as velvet, easy to ignite but not flame, fragrant odor, suitable for moxibustion. According to the different degree of processing there are thick and thin, the thicker is mostly used for warming the needle or making moxa sticks, the finer is mostly used for making moxa cones. The texture of the aged is better.

Notes on the use of moxa floss

The relatively delicate part of moxa leaves is called moxa floss, which is sifted repeatedly and eventually comes out. Ai velvet is generally used as moxibustion, do moxibustion use of people on the moxa velvet is contraindicated, such as real heat or Yin deficiency fever symptoms should not use moxibustion.

The moxa can be used directly as moxibustion, for the face, the five senses, and large blood vessels or joints can not be used to move parts of the scar moxibustion. In addition pregnant women's waist, abdomen and other parts can not implement moxibustion. Moxibustion plays a role in warming the meridians and dispersing cold, activating blood circulation and health care.