The Acupuncture Evidence Project

The Acupuncture Evidence Project is an extensive review of published scientific literature, particularly systematic reviews and meta-analyses, on the effectiveness of acupuncture. The intent of the project was to set a benchmark to inform acupuncturists, the public, researchers, health departments, governments, and other health providers that acupuncture has a valuable contribution to make to global healthcare and to assist in reducing the global burden of disease. 
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Completed by two of Australia’s own Chinese Medicine doctors (who also have western medical backgrounds) based in Brisbane in 2017, the Acupuncture Evidence Project is now a resource used around the world. It concluded that acupuncture has been demonstrated with strong evidence to be effective in the treatment of:​

• Migraines
• Headache
• Chronic low back pain
• Allergic rhinitis
• Knee osteoarthritis
• Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
• Post-operative nausea and vomiting
• Post-operative pain

Thirty-eight other conditions had evidence of positive effect, including irritable bowel syndrome, menopausal hot flushes, neck pain, sciatica, and post-stroke rehabilitation.