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.
Most infections could be cured with the essential oil of this plant. Tea tree oil could boost our immunity and could help us fight influenza, pox, measles, mumps and common cold viruses. When you notice the early symptoms of cold, add a few drops of tea tree oil in your bath water.