Treatable Ailments
A partial list of conditions for which, according to the World Health Organization, acupuncture is suitable:

Muscular and nervous system disorders
Migraine headaches, regular headaches, certain facial paralysis or nerve pain, inflammation of joints and nerve endings, frozen shoulder, sciatica, tennis elbow, bed wetting, low back pain, arthritis, osteoarthritis, sprains and strains.

Disorders of the Ear, Nose and Throat
Toothaches, pain after having a tooth pulled, earaches, sinus inflammation, nasal inflammation or dryness.

Respiratory disorders
Uncomplicated cases of bronchial asthma in children or adults

Gastrointestinal disorders
Digestive tract problems, hiccups, inflammation of the stomach, chronic duodenal ulcers, inflammation of the colon, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn and acid reflux.

Gynecological disorders
Pre-menstrual syndrome, headaches, abdominal cramps, irritability, food cravings, menopausal symptoms and irregular menstrual flow.

Acupuncture has been used in China for centuries to treat many other kinds of problems, such as depression, weight loss, and smoking cessation.