The World Health Organization has said that acupuncture is suitable for treating the following:

1. Nervous System and Muscular Disorders

Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica, low back pain, osteoarthritis, headaches, migraines, certain facial paralysis or nerve pain, partial weakness after a stroke, and inflammation of the nerve endings

2. Respiratory Disorders

Uncomplicated bronchial asthma in children or adults.

3. Gastrointestinal Disorders

Digestive Tract problems, hiccups, inflammation of the stomach, chronic duodenal ulcers, inflammation of the colon, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery caused by certain bacteria.

4. Eye Disorders

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, inflammation of the central retina, uncomplicated cataracts

5. Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders

Toothaches, pain after tooth extraction, earaches, sinus inflammation, nasal inflammation or dryness.

Acupuncture has been used in China to treat many other problems such as knee pain, sprains & strains, and most genealogical complaints.