In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) listed a number of conditions in which they say acupuncture has been proven effective.

 

These include:

high and low blood pressure

chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

some gastric conditions, including peptic ulcer

painful periods

dysentery

allergic rhinitis

facial pain

morning sickness

rheumatoid arthritis

sprains

tennis elbow

sciatica

dental pain

reducing the risk of stroke

inducing labor