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Description
Sennenkyu Taiyou — Fire-Free Moxa, 60 Patches
Overview
Sennenkyu Taiyou (せんねん灸 太陽) is the fire-free moxa from Senefa, the company that has been making moxibustion products in Shiga since 1928. Traditional moxibustion burns mugwort on or above the skin. This one does not burn at all: you peel the backing, stick the patch on the point you want warmed, and an iron-oxidation element inside warms it for about three hours, at a skin-surface temperature of roughly 40–50 °C. The moxa itself is in the patch — this is not a plain heat pad sold under a moxa name.
Because it is flat, adhesive and flameless, it is worn under clothing and you can go out with it on. That convenience is also the thing to respect: three hours of 40–50 °C against one small area of skin is exactly the situation in which low-temperature burns happen, so the timing guidance below is not boilerplate. In Japan it is a regulated device, not a wellness accessory — see Japanese Kampo and Japanese patches.
Key Benefits
- ✓ About three hours of warmth from one patch — Senefa's own figure, and the number that decides how you use it
- ✓ No flame, no lighting, no ash — an iron-oxidation element does the warming, so it can be worn under clothing and outdoors
- ✓ Contains moxa (mugwort, Artemisia), not only named after it
- ✓ Registered in Japan as a 管理医療機器 (controlled medical device), approval no. 15900BZZ01362000 — its stated purposes are fatigue recovery, improving blood circulation, relieving muscle fatigue and loosening muscle stiffness
- ✓ 60 patches per box — the largest of the four Taiyou pack sizes (6 / 12 / 30 / 60)
- ✓ Made by Senefa Co., Ltd. in Shiga, Japan — moxa makers since 1928
- ✓ Authentic Japanese product — ships direct from Japan with tracking
Product Details
| Brand | Sennenkyu (せんねん灸) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Senefa Co., Ltd. (セネファ株式会社), Shiga, Japan — founded 1928 |
| Product Name (JP) | せんねん灸 太陽 (fire-free moxa) |
| Product Type | Adhesive fire-free moxa patch (温灸器) |
| Japanese Classification | 管理医療機器 — controlled medical device; approval no. 15900BZZ01362000 |
| Quantity per Package | 60 patches |
| Duration of Warmth | About 3 hours per patch |
| Skin-Surface Temperature | Approximately 40–50 °C |
| Key Material | Moxa (mugwort, Artemisia) with an iron-oxidation warming element |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| JAN Code | 4973452906496 |
Who Is This For?
- People who already know moxibustion and want something they can use at home between clinic visits, without lighting anything
- Anyone curious about moxa who found the burning format impractical in a flat, an office, or a shared house
- Desk workers and people on their feet all day who want warmth on one specific spot rather than a whole-back heat pad
- Runners and gym-goers using it on tired muscle after training rather than before
- Not for: anyone who cannot remove the patch themselves, anyone with reduced sensitivity to heat, and anyone pregnant without their doctor's agreement — see Cautions
How to Use
- Choose the spot. Senefa includes a point chart in the box; shoulders, lower back, knee and the inside of the ankle are the usual starting places.
- Make sure the skin is clean, dry and unbroken. Do not apply over a topical medicine, a rash, a cut or an insect bite.
- Peel one patch off the sheet, remove the backing and press it flat onto the spot. Smooth it down so no part of the adhesive lifts or wrinkles.
- The warmth builds over a minute or two and then holds. It lasts about three hours.
- Remove it after about three hours, or sooner — remove it immediately if it feels too hot or you notice any discomfort. Do not re-apply to the same patch of skin straight away, and do not wear one to bed.
Frequency: Commonly one to three sessions a week, two to four points per session. A box of 60 covers roughly one and a half to two months at that rate.
Materials
- Moxa — mugwort (Artemisia, よもぎ / 艾), the herb that makes this a moxa product rather than a warming patch
- Warming element — an iron-based mixture that heats by reacting with air once the sealed wrapper is opened
- Adhesive backing and non-woven cover
Senefa publishes the composition at this level of detail and no further; we have not expanded it with ingredients the maker does not state. Mugwort belongs to the Asteraceae family — if you react to ragweed, chrysanthemum or chamomile, treat this as relevant and test on a small area first.
Cautions
- This product never involves a flame. Do not attempt to light it. It warms by itself once the wrapper is opened.
- Low-temperature burns are the real risk. Three hours at 40–50 °C on one small area is enough to injure skin even though it never feels dangerous. Remove the patch if it feels too hot, if you notice pain or anything unusual, and do not fall asleep wearing one.
- Do not use if you cannot remove the patch yourself, or if your sensitivity to heat is reduced.
- Do not apply to broken, inflamed or irritated skin, over a rash or eczema, over a bruise or sprain that is still hot or swollen, or over an area where you have applied a topical medicine.
- Ask a doctor first if you are pregnant, are under medical treatment, have diabetes or a circulatory disorder, or have a fever or an inflammatory condition.
- Mugwort is in the Asteraceae family. Patch-test first if you react to plants in that family.
- Single use. Do not re-apply a used patch and do not use two on the same spot in a session.
- Not for children, and keep out of reach of children.
- Store away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity. Do not open the wrapper until you intend to use the patch.
- This is a Japanese controlled medical device, not a treatment for any disease. Persistent pain or symptoms belong with a healthcare professional. Medical-device rules differ by country — please check your own import and use rules before ordering.
Package Contents
- 1 × box of Sennenkyu Taiyou fire-free moxa, 60 patches
- Japanese-language instruction sheet and acupoint chart
Shipping & Store Notes
- Ships directly from Japan
- Processing time: 2–6 business days
- Tracking number provided after dispatch
- Import duties and taxes may apply depending on destination country
- Registered in Japan as a controlled medical device — import and use rules for medical devices differ by country, so please check your own before ordering
- Opened boxes cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
Authenticity Guarantee
Every product at Tsujimoto Market is sourced directly from Japan and verified for authenticity. We never sell fakes or grey-market goods. Each order is carefully packed in Kobe, Japan and dispatched with full tracking.
FAQ
Is this the burning kind of moxa or not?
Not at all. Sennenkyu makes both, and the names are easy to confuse. Taiyou is the fire-free line (火を使わないお灸): nothing is lit, nothing smoulders, there is no ash. Sennenkyu's low-smoke range is a separate line of moxa that does burn, just with less smoke. If you came here wanting the traditional burning format, this is not it.
How long does one patch stay warm, and how hot does it get?
About three hours, at roughly 40–50 °C on the skin surface. Those two numbers together are why we ask you to take it off on a timer rather than by feel: a warmth that is pleasant for the first hour is still there in the third, on the same square centimetre of skin. Low-temperature burns happen exactly this way, and they do not hurt while they are happening.
What is it actually approved for in Japan?
It is a 管理医療機器 — a controlled medical device — under registration number 15900BZZ01362000, and the purposes it is registered for are recovery from fatigue, improving blood circulation, relieving muscle fatigue and loosening muscle stiffness. We keep to that list. It is not registered to treat pain, illness or any condition, and we make no claim about its status outside Japan.
Can I use it if I am pregnant?
Ask your doctor before you do. Senefa lists pregnancy among the situations that call for medical advice first, and we are not in a position to give you that advice. The same applies if you have diabetes, a circulatory disorder, a fever, or are being treated for anything.
Do I need to know acupoints to use it?
No. A point chart comes in the box, and most people start on the shoulders, the lower back, around the knee or the inside of the ankle — places you can find without training. If you already see an acupuncturist, they can tell you where to put it for what you are working on.
