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.
Tea Tree Oil. Most essential oils have some antiseptic properties, but tea tree oil is especially powerful. Tea tree oil's infection killing ability makes it the best choice for attacking the source of the infection. To maximize tea tree oil's antiseptic action, use it in a steam inhalation.avis claims this treatment both eases the pain and helps stop the infection's spread farther into the ear. In The Complete Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, Valeria Worwood recommends a different method--add a drop of lavender and a drop of chamomile essential oil to 1 tsp. warm olive oil and mix well.