The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture and TCM as effective for over 43 common ailments including:

 

Respiratory Disorders

Sinusitis, Rhinitis

Common cold

Tonsillitis

Sore throat

Hay fever

Bronchitis

Bronchial Asthma

Disorders of the Eyes

Acute conjunctivitis

Myopia in children

Cataracts without complications

Central retinitis

Mental-Emotional Disorders

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Insomnia

Addictions

Weight control

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

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

Neurological Disorders

Headache and Migraine

Dizziness

Trigeminal neuralgia

Facial palsy (within 3-6 months)

Paresis following stroke

Peripheral neuropathies

Meniere’s disease

Neurogenic bladder dysfunction

Nocturnal enuresis

Intercostal neuralgia

Sciatica

Disorders of the Mouth

Toothache

Post extraction pain

Gingivitis

Acute and chronic pharyngitis

Ear Disorders

Ringing in ears

Deafness

Meniere’s disease

Earache

Reproductive System Disorders

Infertility

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Irregular Menses

Menstrual cramps

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Menopausal symptoms

Morning sickness

Urinary incontinence

Impotence