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The map presents an overview of the evidence on the effects of moxibustion. From an extensive literature search, 64 review studies were included in the map (51 systematic reviews with meta-analysis, 6 systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials, 3 systematic reviews and 4 meta-analyses). Most of the available evidence is related to osteoarthritis, hypertension, and intervertebral disc displacement outcomes. The most frequently observed outcomes were osteoarthritis (7 reviews), hypertension (5 reviews) and obstetric labor (5 reviews). Positive effects (26 reviews) were mainly related to osteoarthritis (4 revisions), obstetric labor (4), intervertebral disc displacement (2) and dyspepsia (2). Potentially positive effects (23 reviews) were identified in osteoarthritis (3 revisions), hypertension (2), constipation (2), gastrointestinal disorders (2) among others. Inconclusive effects were identified in 14 reviews. For these effects to be better evaluated, an increase in the number of studies is necessary. Only one revision (hypertension) reported no effect. Negative effects were not observed.