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 for Toe Fungus. Tea tree oil is often used for fungal nail infections. Photo Credit Oleg Kornilov/Hemera/Getty Images. Fungal infections of the skin and nails, which fall under the broader category of tinea, can be tough to beat, according to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology.ow to Use. To treat toenail fungus, Weil advises painting tea tree oil on the infected nail twice a day. The University of Michigan Health System states that when used topically, tea tree oil is generally safe even when used daily.