Acupuncture (cont.)

Acupuncture At A Glance

  • Acupuncture has been shown to be effective for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in adults following surgery or taking chemotherapy and post-operative dental pain.
  • Acupuncture may be effective in treating a number of other conditions.
  • More research is needed to define more precisely the role of acupuncture in health care.

Reference: National National Institutes of Health of the U.S.


Last Editorial Review: 4/5/2002


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