4. Turmeric.

Widely praised as the active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin has been scientifically proven to ease the levels of chronic pain in your body. In addition to improving your body's defense against inflammation, taking a 500 milligram dose of curcumin three times a day can also help prevent early signs of heart disease, regulate insulin levels for diabetics, and even work to reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. When taken alongside with natural anti-inflammatory bromelain, the effects of curcumin could be even greater.

5. Boswellia.

The boswellia plant, also known as frankincense is helpful for treating anything from minor aches to chronic pains. Boswellia actually has active ingredients that work to block specific inflammatory compounds linked serious diseases including arthritis. If you are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and wish to treat your condition it is recommended to split up a dose of 750 milligrams into three separate servings taken at different times throughout the day.

6. White willow.

White willow bark is famous for it's ability to treat headaches even better than aspirin. This is likely because of the compound salicin found in the white willow bark, which has effects almost identical to aspirin without all the harm done to your kidneys and liver. Although it's considered a safer method than aspirin, still keep it away from children because it would put them at risk for Reye's syndrome.