Like most antibiotics, metronidazole is prescribed to treat a variety of conditions, and to relieve their symptoms, such as: 1  Giardia (and other parasites) 2  Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) 3  Oral and dental infections.  Other bacterial infections that cause diarrhea or sepsis.
Peppermint Essential Oil. Great for: Soothing pain and inflammation. Peppermint oil is commonly used for cooking and as a beauty product ingredient. However, thanks to the presence of l-menthol, one of the best features of peppermint oil is its anti-inflammatory properties. This, when coupled with its natural pain reliving properties, make the oil perfect for the topical treatment of painful inflammation.
Extra-virgin olive oil may also help reduce inflammation, in the same way that a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen or aspirin can â it contains a compound called oleocanthal that blocks the enzymes that cause inflammation. However, you might not want to empty your medicine cabinet just yet.