Ganghwa Mugwort Warming Experience

The Yakseokwon Mugwort Warming Story

Mugwort warming (jwahoon) is a traditional practice that exposes the lower body and abdomen to warm mugwort vapor to support circulation and ease tension. It has long been used for women's wellbeing, postpartum recovery and relief from feeling cold.

Grown in Ganghwa's sea breezes and fertile soil, Sajabal mugwort is valued for its aroma and properties, bringing comforting warmth to body and mind.

Yakseokwon reinterprets Ganghwa mugwort and traditional medical wisdom in a modern wellness program with attention to hygiene and safety.

We make the experience comfortable and accessible, passing traditional practices on to future generations.

Four steps to mugwort warming

1. Change into a comfortable gown
Change into a gown provided by Yakseokwon and get comfortable for your experience.
2. Prepare the mugwort warmth
Ganghwa Sajabal mugwort is lit and placed inside the earthenware warming seat in preparation for your experience.
3. Mugwort warming (30–40 min)
Sit comfortably on the earthenware warming seat and feel the warmth of mugwort. Enjoy a warm cup of mugwort tea alongside your experience.
4. Abdomen and back warming (1 hour total)
Lie on your back for abdominal warmth, then on your front to warm your back. This warming stage lasts one hour in total.