No plant family is more diverse. After all, the orchid family is the largest plant family, occupying almost all possible environments. From the thimble-sized Mystacidium caffrum to the 20-foot-tall Renanthera storei, orchids exhibit amazingly different shapes, forms and growth habits.
Treating Insect Bites with Aromatherapy. For mosquito or other insect bites that donât demand much attention, a simple dab of essential oil of lavender or tea tree provides relief from itching. Chamomile and lavender essential oils reduce swelling and inflammation, and diminish itching or other allergic response.
You can mix this oil with others, such as peppermint, lavender and tea tree oil to make the positive effects on bug bites more intense for times when a bite is severely itchy or irritated. Just make sure to properly dilute this oil when you use it alone or as a mixture to prevent skin irritation.