Specific guidance on acupuncture’s effectiveness from the World Health Organisation and evidence reviews include the following conditions:

Allergies

Asthma/respiratory illnesses

Back pain

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Colds and flu

Depression/anxiety

Digestive disorders

Fatigue

Gynaecological conditions eg dysmenorrhea, endometriosis

Headaches/migraine

Heart problems/hypertension

Infertility

Insomnia

Menopausal symptoms  

Neck and facial pain

Osteoarthritis

Problems in pregnancy

Sciatica 

Sports injuries

Stress

Stroke recovery

Substance/abuse addiction

Tendonitis/tennis elbow

Urinary dysfunction

Cancer Research talks of acupuncture’s effectiveness