Davana Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Artemisia pallens
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Unopened flowers and stems
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Fruity, blueberry, and sweet with moss tone (like the forest floor).  Davana is a difficult oil to describe because it is capable of smelling very different on each individual.
Largest Producing Countries: India

Traditional Use: Davana is popular in the perfume industry where it is capable of making a scent unique to the individual. It also has some history in aromatherapy as being a fantastic aphrodisiac and as an agent to combat anxiety.

Properties: Anti-infectious, aphrodisiac, calmative, emollient, mucolytic, nervine, and stimulating to the endocrine system.

Benefits: Anxiety, calming, coughing attacks with thick ropelike mucous, and dry skin.

Blends Well With: Amyris, bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, chamomile (all), jasmine, mandarin, neroli, orange, patchouli, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, spikenard, tangerine, tuberose, vanilla, and ylang ylang.

Of Interest: Each day, in India, the faithful offer Davana blossoms to Shiva. The flowers remain on his altar throughout the day and are removed in the evening.

Safety Data: Not to be used on babies, children, and pregnant women.  Considered a nerve toxin and abortive.

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Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.