The gentle heat created by the moxa provides a pleasant sensation of warmth and nurtured relaxation. This therapeutic warmth is readily absorbed by the body, improving the blood circulation and stimulating the body’s energy flow in order to quicken the healing process.

In China, there is no separation between acupuncture and moxibustion (also known as “Golden-Needle Therapy”), and moxa may be used to treat many conditions such as weakness, aches & pain, and sensations of coldness. It is an integral part of authentic acupuncture when used to treat a variety of "cold" diseases: certain diseases of the nerves and muscles, an assortment of skin disorders, as well as chronic nonmalignant tumors, arthritis, gout and ‘cold types’ of rheumatism, and rigidity and stiffness of the extremities.