The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture and Oriental medicine as effective for over 43 common ailments. A detailed list is available on the WHO website at http://tcm.health-info.org/WHO-treatment-list.htm .
The following is a list of some of the commonly addressed conditions treated with acupuncture. It has been compiled from information published by the WHO, NIH and other studies successfully completed on acupuncture efficacy.
Respiratory Disorders
- Sinusitis, Rhinitis
- Common cold
- Tonsillitis
- Sore throat
- Hay fever
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Asthma
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Ear Disorders
- Ringing in ears
- Deafness
- Meniere’s disease
- Earache
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Disorders of the Mouth
- Toothache
- Post extraction pain
- Gingivitis
- Acute and chronic pharyngitis
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Disorders of the Eyes
- Acute conjunctivitis
- Myopia in children
- Cataracts without complications
- Central retinitis
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Gastro-intestinal Disorders
- Acute and chronic gastritis
- Hyperacidity
- Hiccoughs
- Acute uncomplicated duodenal ulcer
- Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief)
- Acute and chronic colitis
- Acute bacillary dysentery
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Paralytic ileus
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Neurological disorders
- Headache and Migraine
- Dizziness
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Facial palsy (within 3-6 months)
- Pareses following stroke
- Peripheral neuropathies
- Meniere’s disease
- Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
- Nocturnal enuresis
- Intercostal neuralgia
- Sciatica
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Musculo-skeletal disorders
- Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow
- Low back pain
- Osteoarthritis and joint pains
- Stiff neck
- Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Sprains
- Injuries from auto accidents
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
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Reproductive System Disorders
- Infertility
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Irregular Menses
- Menstrual cramps
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Menopausal symptoms
- Morning sickness
- Urinary incontinence
- Impotence
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Mental- Emotional Disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Insomnia
- Addictions
- Weight control
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