Botanical Name: Artemisia pallens Plant Part: Stems and Leaves Extraction Method: Steam Origin: India Description: A small plant with the oil coming from the stems and leaves. Color: Reddish Yellow Common Uses: 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. Davana is also regarded as being anti-infectious, soothing to dry rough skin, and stimulating to the endocrine system. Consistency: Viscous Note: Medium Strength of Aroma: Medium Blends well with: Davana can be easily blended, but the end result may be different on different users. Davana should be blended to suit individuals. Aromatic Scent: Davana is a difficult oil to describe because it is capable of smelling very different on each individual. The feedback tends to alternate between a masculine floral scent through to a woodsy, balsamic odor. History: 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. Cautions: Davana is believed to be non-toxic and non-irritating. Nonetheless, it should not be used on broken skin, and consumers should be active in pursuing additional information as it becomes available.
Disclaimer: Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
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Submited By: Judith from Reisterstown, Maryland on 06/17/2008 Rating:
I found the scent to be rich, earthy, but also sweet. Very interesting combination.
Submited By: Davida from Surrey, British Columbia on 11/07/2007 Rating:
To me Davana in its concentrated form smell like Rum liquer. At first I did not favor it at all, but it is starting to grow on me. I bought it primarily for its anti-parasitic properties, which i have no proff of it is working.
Submited By: McKinnley from Toronto, Ontario on 02/07/2007 Rating:
I just received my Davana oil and already I'm infatuated! It smells divine and I'm already planning all the products I can use it in.
Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 12/01/2006 Rating:
Very sweet and fruity a bit of a cherry essence, yet the undertones are peppery and spicy! I find this one mezmerizing! You really have to let this one settle into your senses as it changes and just keeps surprising me!
Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/08/2006 Rating:
New Directions is correct is saying it is a difficult oil to describe, as each person I've tried it with has experienced a different description. Definitely unique to each person. I use it in my sensual blends and one of my anxiety relief blends. Reasonably priced for such a unique oil. Recommeded for the aromatherapist looking for something different.
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Botanical Name: Artemisia pallens 
