07/11/2026
Acupuncture proven effective to treat chronic indigestion. Acupuncture helped reduce symptoms of indigestion such as bloating, gas, acid reflux, IBS, pain and discomfort after a meal. The study suggested there are objective physiological changes to the digestion system with absorption and breakdown of food causing symptom improvement.
Overall, the study supports acupuncture as an evidence-based option for chronic indigestion, especially for symptom reduction and quality-of-life improvement.
A meta-analysis of 23 randomized controlled trials, including 2,454 patients, concludes that acupuncture improves symptoms and quality of life in functional