Davana

• Benefits:

It helps a person to get out of stress and stay relaxed. The oil is also neuro-relaxant which treats tension, stress, depression and other problems. This fights against the viral diseases like cold, cough and influenza. It also aids wound healing cough and problematic menstruation.  

• Instructions for use:

The flowers of the davana plant are used for its fragrance and are often utilized in making perfumes, cosmetics and in food industry. The essence is also used in flavoring beverages.

• History and Information:

The plant was first cultivated at Tamil Nadu in India. Previously the flowers of the plant were offered in prayers to the Indian god.  It is about 40 to 60 meters of height. The plant is rarely grown naturally as the seeds are delicate hence specially cultivated in India and exported to other countries. It is now commonly used in nations like Germany, Japan, France and United states.  In order to produce essential oil the flowers are used in steam distillation process. 

·        Details

Latin/Botanical Name: Artemisia Pallens

Other Names: Davanam, davanamu, davana essential oil,

Family: Daisy

Part of Plant Used: Flowers and stems

Place of Origin: India

·        Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance: The essential oil produces woody, fruit like and sweet aroma

Color: Burnt orange

Aroma Strength: Mild

Consistency: Vicious

Note: Base

Blending Suggestions: it could blend easily with rose, rosewood, sandalwood, tangerine, vanilla, jasmine, orange, Chamomile, cardamom, tuberose and ylang ylang

• Safety information:

It is suggested that women during pregnancy stage avoid using this oil.