11 Acupuncture Treatments India Uses and Their Benefits

5. Nausea and vomiting (chemotherapy, post-op, pregnancy)

Acupuncture has some of the clearest, point-specific evidence in the area of nausea control, especially using the P6 (Neiguan) point on the inner wrist. Research and clinical practice show stimulation of this point can reduce chemotherapy-related nausea, post-operative nausea, and morning sickness for some pregnant patients when applied by trained practitioners. The mechanism involves modulation of autonomic pathways and neurotransmitters that affect gut motility and the vomiting reflex. In India, hospitals that offer integrative oncology or perioperative care commonly include acupuncture or acupressure for nausea control as part of a broader symptom-relief plan. Safety in pregnancy requires trained clinicians and careful selection of points; some points are avoided in certain trimesters. For anyone in North America considering acupuncture for nausea, check that the practitioner has oncology or pregnancy experience, and use acupuncture as a complement to prescribed antiemetic medications rather than a direct replacement.