Certified pesticide residue free.
Approved by the Committee of Ganghwa Mugwort Quality Control.
Lion’s foot mugwort (sajabaru) made in Ganghwa aged for 3 years.
This product makes abundant use of only the most high-parts of the leaves and stalks of the plant.
Its quality is evident in the soft, fluffy consistency of the mugwort upon opening the packet.
Please be careful not to spill the contents of the package after opening.
The mugwort is finely ground for easier extraction of its active ingredients.
This blend can be used both for typical wet mugwort steam and dry mugwort steam.
Completely free of Chinese grown mugwort. We purchase 100% of our Ganghwa grown lion’s foot mugwort directly from contracted farmers to keep prices affordable.

What is lion’s foot mugwort?
There are over 250 different species of mugwort around the world.
Mugwort native to Ganghwa has long been used not only as nourishment but also as medicine since ancient times. Lion’s foot mugwort is the result of efforts by the Ganghwa Agricultural Technology Center to domesticate this herb.
Ganghwa grown mugwort made its first appearance as Ganghwa medicinal mugwort in the Treatise of Geography of the Sejong-Sillok in the 15th century. Out of the dozens of mugwort native to Korea, medicinal mugwort is of utmost quality and full of beneficial medicinal properties.
This alkaline food is rich in chlorophyll, eupafolin (a type of flavonoid), vitamins A and C, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, and other nutrients.
Lion’s foot mugwort is exported abroad for numerous clinical researches at universities and institutes on a global scale.

Ganghwa mugwort has long been treasured since the olden days:
・ Treatise of Geography of the Sejong-Sillok 145
It is written that “Ganghwa medicinal mugwort was used to treat poor circulation, stomach ulcers, diarrhea, and other maladies”.
・ Dongguk-Yeoji-Seungnam (Newly Expanded Geographical Encyclopedia of Korea) 1530
It is referred to as lion’s foot mugwort in the list of specialty products in the 12th volume of The Protectorate General to Ganghwa.

Common Mugwort vs. Lion’s Foot Mugwort
・Features
Stronger scent (refreshing scent similar to mint)
Bitter taste
Larger, glossy leaves
Leaves look like lion paws (origin of its name)
・Active Ingredients
Very nutritious
High antibacterial properties
Dissolves & permeates skin more quickly
Enzymes produced by fungi

Why is the lion’s foot mugwort aged for 3 years?
Proverb: Seeking mugwort aged for 3 years after 7 years of sickness
Meaning: To look for high-quality mugwort aged for 3 years after suffering from 7 years of sickness
Source: Mencius
It means to realize a sickness is worse than expected and to rush to look for a panacea to heal it.
The proverb teaches us that we won’t make it in time if we rush only during emergencies - what is important is to always be ready, whatever may arise.

Sun-drying (aging) the mugwort enhances its yang qualities. Afterall, the sun is the most yang element there is in nature. The process removes moisture from the mugwort, bestowing it with soft warmth.
From olden times, raw mugwort has been known to retain a lot of moisture. Setting it on fire was believed to turn all the moisture into steam and cause burns. Such is why sun-dried or aged mugwort is more favorable.
It is based on the yin-yang theory that the yin quality of rawness (wetness ≒ cold) changes (transforms) into the yang quality of dryness (dry ≒ fire) over time.
Three years of aging removes and mellows the acridity, bitterness, and astringency of the plant, while any pesticide residues disappear.
Time boosts the essential oil components of the mugwort. Like with wine, aging subtly changes the scent of the mugwort into an ever-so-pleasant aroma.

The importance of how the mugwort is aged
Imagine the sea breeze full of minerals, rays of sunshine gently beaming down, and the cool comfort of fresh air. This is the kind of paradise where our lion’s foot mugwort is slowly aged.
1 They are picked twice a year - once on Dano in June and once again in August.
2 We carefully sort through the harvest, handpicking only mugwort of the highest grade.
3 The mugwort is washed.
4 Bundled and hung up like dried flowers, the mugwort is aged for 3 years in a special well-ventilated greenhouse.
5 The aged mugwort is cleaned, finely ground, refined, and closely inspected for quality control.

Where and how the mugwort is harvested
Our mugwort is grown in Ganghwa, a region historically renowned for the production of ginseng, which only grows under these special conditions surrounded by mountains and the sea:
・Cool, dry soil (moisture content of soil at 50~60%)
・Low rainfall and snowfall
・Mild weather (not too hot nor cold), not humid, well-drained soil
・Acidic soil
・Land gradually cultivated using organic matter (sensitive to chemical fertilizers)

Approved by the Committee of Ganghwa Mugwort Quality Control
Since long ago, Ganghwa mugwort has traditionally made its appearance in literature as medicinal mugwort.
Today, the Committee of Ganghwa Mugwort Quality Control at the Ganghwa Agricultural Technology Center is responsible for supervising and managing the quality of this prized commodity. They do everything in their power to maintain quality excellence. (10 images of certificates in total)

Lion’s foot mugwort can be used for both wet and dry mugwort steam
・Wet mugwort steam
The herbal blend is simmered in hot water over low flame in a pot. The resulting steam gently warms the lower body.
The plant extract transforms into steam, which is then absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes.
A steam gown is worn to trap the steam for a highly relaxing sauna-like effect to encourage sweating.
This method of mugwort steam is popular in Japan.
Please use 10~20 grams of lion’s foot mugwort for each session of wet mugwort steam.

・Dry mugwort steam
The mugwort is lit on fire like moxa to smoke the lower body.
Your body warms up quickly after the session.
High bacterial-killing properties can be expected from the smoke.
Easy to do, this method has been practiced from ancient times.
Due to the smoke and strong aromas, we recommend doing this outside.
Please use 5 grams of lion’s foot mugwort for each session of dry mugwort steam.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lion’s Foot Mugwort
・How do I store it?
Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight in an airtight container to prevent pests.
We recommend occasionally taking the time to dry it in the sun to replenish its yang properties.
・What is the expiration date?
It has long been said that the quality of the mugwort improves the more it is aged.
Based on this belief, there is no set expiration date for our products.
・Can it be consumed?
Our product is not designed for consumption. Please do not eat nor drink it.
・What happens when it is aged?
Aging enhances the beneficial properties of lion’s foot mugwort.
Pesticide residues disappear over time, leaving the product pesticide residue free.
・Is pesticide used?
Feeble amounts of pesticides are used 3 times to get rid of aphids.
The pesticide used is less potent than other types of pesticides and herbicides.
Plus, any residual pesticide volatizes over the course of the 3-year aging process, until we are left with a clean product certified pesticide residue free, complete with official test reports. Please rest assured that our product is safe for use.

【All Ingredients】Lion’s foot mugwort

Content
① 4 packets included: 1 session of mugwort steam uses 1 packet (10g)　10g x 4 packets

② 25 packets included: 25 sessions of mugwort steam　10g x 25 packets
③ 1 kg bag for professional use: 100 sessions of mugwort steam　1kg x 1 bag
④ 3 kg bag for professional use: 300 sessions of mugwort steam　1kg x 3 bags