Description:
Davana is a small herb, xerophytic in nature; its botanical name is Artemisia pallens. It belongs to Asteraceae family and grows from seeds and fully developed in four months, its flowers are racemose panicles, bear numerous small yellow flower heads or capitula, Davana plant is commonly grown in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu and Karnataka states of India.
Extraction:
Davana oil is acquired from stem and leaves of the herb by steam distillation method.
Properties:
It is brown or burnt orange in color with rich, sweet & fruity, slightly woody with hint of vanilla and has thick consistency.
Composition:
Davana oil is mainly composed of a ketone called davanone, linalool, divan ether and divan furan and other minor components are methyl cinnamate, ethyl cinnamate, bicyclogermacrene, 2-hydroxyisodavanone, farnesol, geranyl acetate, sesquiterpene lactones and germacranolide.
Blending:
Davana oil is nicely blends with other essential oils such as neroli, geranium, grapefruit, cedar wood, caraway, coriander and chamomile.
Uses:
- Davana oil is used in perfumery as it fragrance is sweet and fruity.
- It is helps for treatment of mental disorders, nervous issues & depression and it is an aphrodisiac and mood elevator.
- It is also used for treatment in diabetes, mellitus and high blood pressure.
- It has antiseptic property as it is effective against wounds, cuts and infectious ailments like coughs, cold, measles.
- It is used to reduce inflammation of whole body, as it destroy microorganisms which affecting kidney, bladder, urethra and urinary tract.
- It boosts immune system as it has ability to kills viruses.
- It eases nervous system and induce positive energy, peaceful synergy and provokes divinity in individual.
- It alleviates stress, anxiety and rejuvenates mental health.
- It is used as flavoring reagent such as tobacco, pastries and beverages.
- It is used as an ingredient for creams and body oils as it is useful to skin, keeps smooth and healthy skin
- It is a good relaxant as it relaxes contraction in muscles and blood vessels and also providing relaxation to brain and nervous system.
- It provides ease in digestion and reduces coughs and headache and pain of joints.
- It is effective against female problems like menstrual difficulties, menopausal issues and emotional woes and also regulates blood flow in uterus, pelvic area and releases blocked menstruation.
Safety and Precautions:
Use davana oil carefully as it can cause skin irritation.
Avoid using while pregnant.
