Recent research has found that acupuncture treatments coupled with the use of Angelica Decoction herbs has drastically decreased rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Regular acupuncture along with the herbal remedy resulted in a 93.75% effectiveness rate in reducing the symptoms and immobility from arthritic joints. This herbal remedy is thought to nourish the blood, causing looser joints when administered alongside acupuncture treatments.healthCMi.com, March 2015