Health Benefits:

In addition to a unique and highly desirable aromatic profile, davana oil is blessed with noteworthy therapeutic benefits, including enhancing immune function. Davana can be used in vapor therapy to cleanse, calm and support the respiratory system.  Similarly, the soothing effect of davana oil also extends to dermal applications, supporting the skins healthy inflammatory response, leaving it soft and smooth. Davana oil applied as a compress can support a healthy menstrual cycle. Inhaled, davana oil is considered a stimulant and encourages a balanced endocrine system.

Oil of davana enhances romantic and euphoric moods, relaxes and brightens the shen or spirit. Topically applied or diffused, it encourages a calmative effect on the brain and nervous system. Davana oil is thought to be particularly helpful in supporting a balanced healthy response to life's challenges, bringing emotional calm and stability. It supports the relaxation of muscles contributing to davana's overall soothing effect.

How to Use:

Davana oil can be applied topically (always diluted), as a compress, in the bath, through direct inhalation, or diffuser.

Apply davana (see recipe below) topically to enhance the body's healthy immune response.

A warm compress of several drops of davana oil in warm water applied over the abdomen to promote a balanced menstrual cycle.

Add several drops to steaming water for vapor therapy to calm and support the respiratory system and encourage clearing of mucous in the lungs.

To calm and uplift the spirit and support the body's healthy immune response, diffuse davana oil, and simultaneously apply (diluted) to pulse points - the diffused and applied aroma are both powerful and unique to lift the spirit.

Davana Oil Recipes:

Respiratory Support formula (vapor therapy): add 2 drops davana, 2 drops desert yarrow, 2 drops peppermint to steaming water; inhale through nose and mouth, with eyes closed

More Information:

The intoxicating fragrance of davana flowers lends itself to garlands and bouquets across India as an offering to Lord Shiva. Also used in traditional Ayurvedic preparations, davana oil is widely used in the food industry as a flavoring for tobacco, pastries, and beverages. It is employed in high end natural perfume fragrancing.
More Information:

The intoxicating fragrance of davana flowers lends itself to garlands and bouquets across India as an offering to Lord Shiva. Also used in traditional Ayurvedic preparations, davana oil is widely used in the food industry as a flavoring for tobacco, pastries, and beverages. It is employed in high end natural perfume fragrancing.

Safety Guidelines:

Safety Considerations for Davana Essential Oil:

Non-toxic and non-sensitizing; can be mildly irritating. Avoid during pregnancy and with babies and children. Do not take davana essential oil internally.

Aromatic Profile & Blending:

Aromatic Profile and Blending of Davana Essential Oil:

Perfumery Note: Middle to base
Odor: Sharp, rich, penetrating, mossy, herbaceous with blueberry and peach tones with a sweet-balsamic, tenacious undertone
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Dry-out: Balsamic

Blends well with: sandalwood, lemongrass, vanilla, rosewood, spikenard, vetiver, lime, and ylang ylang

Product Details:

Botanical Name: Artemesia pallens
Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
Composition: 100% Pure Davana oil
Origin: India
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Cultivation/Harvesting: Wild harvest
Plant Part: Overground parts, including unopened flowers
Color: Amber to burnt orange to brownish green
Consistency: Viscous
Yield: .2%


Bottle Size: 15 ml

Why Buy From Floracopeia:

Floracopeia was established to help preserve and promote the use of botanical medicines as solutions to the widespread ecological destruction taking place in the world, and the loss of medicinal plants on which traditional medical systems depend. We provide our customers with the highest quality essential oils and other botanical aromatic treasures through the promotion of ecological sustainability, organic agriculture, and agro-forestry projects.

Our products are acclaimed for their therapeutic-grade, high quality at affordable prices. We provide artisanal quality oils produced by small family-based distillers. We buy directly from farmers and distillers, thus supporting the local economies in which the plants are grown. We do not buy oils from the world-brokers. Floracopeia is founded with a strong medical orientation and is involved in a number of global eco-projects based in grass roots health care, spirituality, reforestation projects, and the preservation and restoration of ethno-botanical culture.