Davana Essential Oil Information Page
Artemisia pallens (Davana) Essential Oil
1. General Information
| Attribute |
Details |
| INCI Name |
Artemisia pallens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil |
| CAS Number |
8016-03-3 (Flower); 91844-86-9 (Whole Herb) |
| SKU Code |
— |
| Extraction Method |
Steam Distillation |
| Parts Used |
Shade-dried whole aerial parts (flowers, leaves, stems) |
| Origin |
Southern India |
| Common Names |
Davana, Dhavanam, Marikolunthu, Damanaka, Thavanam, Thavanamu, etc. |
| Appearance |
Yellow to amber-brown liquid oil |
| Odour Note |
Middle note, tenacious, fruity (plum/apricot/raisin/blackcurrant), sweet, herbal, warm, mellow, slightly woody and earthy, uplifting, unique. |
| Quality |
100% pure and organic, whole essential oil |
| Storage Condition |
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, protected from light and away from children and pets |
| Approx. Shelf Life |
— |
2. Chemical Composition
| Component |
Percentage (%) |
| Davanone |
49 (min 47) |
| Davana Ethers |
7.26 |
| Bicyclogermacrene |
7.91 |
| Methyl & Ethyl Cinnamate |
5.51 |
| Linalool |
2.5 |
| Geraniol |
1 |
3. Properties & Benefits
| Property |
Effect |
| Antimicrobial |
Disinfectant action |
| Antifungal |
Fungal control |
| Anti-inflammatory |
Soothes swelling/pain |
| Antispasmodic |
Calms muscles |
| Analgesic |
Relieves discomfort |
| Anti-anxiety |
Mood lifting, calming |
| Antioxidant, Cicatrising |
Promotes skin healing, anti-aging |
| Expectorant, Mucolytic |
Supports healthy breathing |
| Hormonal Balance |
Traditionally for menstrual cycles, menopause |
| Insect Repellent |
Helps keep bugs away |
| Adaptogenic Scent |
Aroma evolves on skin, used in perfumery |
4. Cultural & Traditional Significance
| Use |
Details |
| Religious / Ritual |
Flowers used for ceremonial offerings in India |
| Ayurveda |
Used for mood & libido, stimulant, blood sugar support, high BP, menstrual & menopausal issues, balancing doshas |
| Culinary (India) |
Flavours cakes, sweets (barfi, laddoo, halwa), rice/festival foods, ice cream, beverages, luxury tobacco |
| Perfumery |
Tenacious middle/base note for attars, Mukhalats, western chypre/fougère, bespoke blends (aroma adapts to wearer) |
5. Aromatherapy & Wellness Use
| Method |
Guidelines / Example |
| Body Massage |
1–6 drops per 10ml carrier oil (0.5–2%) |
| Stress/Mood Roll-On |
8 drops Davana in 20ml carrier (2%) to wrists/temples |
| Anxiety Inhalation |
1–2 drops on tissue, inhale deeply |
| Menstrual Cramps |
12 drops in 20ml Macadamia/Coconut oil, massage lower abdomen/back (3%) |
| Face Care |
1–3 drops per 10ml base (0.5–1%), avoid eyes |
| Anti-aging Serum |
4 drops Davana in 20ml rosehip oil (1%) |
| Blemish Treatment |
2 drops Davana in 10ml jojoba oil (1%), spot treatment at night |
| Bath |
10–15 drops in 20ml shower gel or 1 cup Epsom salt, soak 20 min |
| Diffusion |
3–5 drops in ultrasonic diffuser, 10 mins × 3/day |
| Meditation Blend |
Diffuse with frankincense & Tulsi (2:1:1) |
| Pillow Mist |
10 drops Davana + 10 lavender in 100ml spray with hydrosol |
| Cooking |
1 drop per 1kg/L in cold phase: desserts, curries, syrups, marmalades |
| Hair/Body Oil |
20–40 drops per 100ml oil/butter base (1–2%) |
| Homecare |
In diffusers/sprays, for mood & bug repelling |
6. Notable Blends & Perfumery
| Blend Style |
Component Examples |
| Traditional Indian Attar |
Davana + sandalwood/saffron/rose otto/oudh/vanilla |
| Western Citrus Harmony |
Davana, bergamot, cedarwood (in jojoba, for perfume/roll-on) |
| Floral Serenity |
Davana, lavender, ylang-ylang (for after-bath, mist) |
| Chypre Accords |
Davana, bergamot, patchouli, jasmine, rose, labdanum |
| Fougere Accords |
Davana, lavender, geranium, rose, vanilla, tonka |
| Herbal Notes |
Basil, Tulsi, clary sage, chamomile |
| Spicy/Woody |
Cardamom, clove, sandalwood, cypress, frankincense |
| Sweet/Balsamic |
Cocoa, beeswax, tonka, patchouli, benzoin, vanilla |
7. Safety & Precautions
| Warning |
Details |
| Pregnancy |
❌ Do not use during the first 3 months or while breastfeeding |
| Patch Test |
Always skin patch test before using (48 hr on a small area) |
| Allergens |
May contain trace proteins/allergens, especially if unrefined |
| General Use |
Always dilute; never use undiluted. Store away from children/pets |
| Reactions |
Discontinue on any irritation/allergic response, seek medical help |
| Storage |
Tightly closed, cool/dark, away from heat, children, and pets |
8. References & Further Reading
