• This family grows in the tropical zones of the world. They are evergreen trees with very hard wood and strong and simple leaves.
• They have been used for thousands of years by indigeous people for their therapeutic and medicinal value.
• All essential oils are strongly antiseptic, tonic and stimulant.
• Excellent for infectious diseases.
• Main action is on immune and respiratory systems.
  

Examples of oils in this family:
Tea Tree,     Eucalyptus,     Niaouli