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.
PRO. 1  Borage oil, consisting of 17-25% gamma-linolenic acid, is an anti-inflammatory, dietary fatty acid found in many plant extracts. 2  Very little gamma-linolenic acid is found in the diet. 3  Borage and evening primrose oils are the most common sources used in studies. Properly used borage oil seems to have an anti-inflammatory effect. 2  This potential is stronger in individuals with high dietary of omega-3 fatty acids prior to treatment with omega-6 gamma linolenic acid. 3  Borage oil is generally regarded as safe.