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.
Pine essential oil is good for relieving congestion and helping to clear the nasal passages. Pine oil is bactericidal, antiseptic and expectorant in its actions. Use pine oil to relieve sore throats and clear catarrh. Choose scotch pine essential oil over other pine oils, which might not possess the same properties.