Acupuncture is effective in reducing the loudness and severity of tinnitus and can be a useful treatment for nonpulsatile chronic tinnitus.

How successful is acupuncture for tinnitus?

Ji and Fang reported acupuncture to have a 60 to 80% success in tinnitus treatment. In our study, after 5 sessions of treatment, tinnitus loudness/severity in the case group decreased significantly which suggests the effectiveness of the treatment.

Where is the acupuncture point for tinnitus?

Generally, acupoints located near the ear such as Ermen (TB21), Tinggong (SI19), and Tinghui (GB2) are used to treat tinnitus by licensed acupuncturists. From an anatomical perspective, they are acupoints rich in blood vessels and nerves.