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.
For example, lavender oil heals and soothes the burns, frankincense oil can reduce scarring, tea tree oil prevents infection and peppermint oil reduces the pain. The best essential oils for getting rid of sunburn are lavender, chamomile, peppermint, tea tree and geranium. Other carrier oils such as coconut and olive oil are also great for soothing the burns.