Moxibustion can have anti-inflammatory effects as a stand-alone therapy but its benefits are greater when used together with acupuncture. Other health benefits of moxibustion therapy include lowering blood pressure, reducing muscle spasms, and slowing or even preventing the damage of free radicals to cells. It is recommended as a complementary therapy for treating headaches, chronic pain due to osteoporosis or fibromyalgia, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, and digestive disorders like IBS.