Angelica is an herb that has long been used in folk medicine in Europe for hundreds of years and is botanically known as Angelica archangelica in the treatment of arthritis. The root of the plant is used in the medicinal treatment of arthritis.

Angelica has been proven through research to have 12 anti-inflammatory properties, 10 antispasmodic or muscle relaxant properties and 5 anodyne or pain relieving properties. These are the properties that assist in the herbal treatment of arthritis.

This herbal treatment that has been a part of European folk medicine is taken by making a tea from the roots and strained prior to drinking. This is taken up to three times a day for two or three week durations to ease the pain of arthritis. Then after the dosages for two or three weeks the person suffering from arthritis then takes a break from the herbal remedy for seven to ten days before resuming the treatment if needed.