Davana

Latin name: Artemisia pallens

Aroma Description: Potent, fruity aroma

Therapeutic benefits

• Supports emotional concerns and helps soothe frazzled nerves.
• Promotes relaxation and quiets the mind.
• Helpful with menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms.
• A popular choice in perfumery and fragrance.

Kidsafe?

No! Davana is NOT KidSafe. There is not enough information on the properties of Davana to add it to our KidSafe list. However, we know of no specific concerns that make Davana not safe to use with children.

Dilution instructions:

Dilute to 1-2% in a carrier oil for topical application.

Diffusion instructions:

To help restore depleted emotional reserves, diffuse 2 drops with 3 drops Frankincense Carteri and 1 drop Lavender.

Oils to blend with:

Bergamot, Black Pepper, Frankincense Carteri, Jasmine Absolute, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange Sweet, Patchouli, Rose Absolute, Tangerine, Vanilla Oleoresin, Ylang Ylang Complete.

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Sourced from India, Davana has a rich history in Ayurvedic healing. The leafy green plant, which grows 12-18 inches tall and sports tiny, puffy yellow flowers, is revered by the people of the area who use the flowers in religious or ceremonial offerings. The whole plant is distilled right before the flowers open, which results in this beautiful, fruity essential oil.

Emotional Support

Most essential oils have a number of different therapeutic benefits and Davana is no exception. But where this oil shines is when it comes to helping support and balance emotions. It can help soothe nervous tension and bring about a sense of calm. It is especially good when you’re feeling drained or frazzled after a long day.

Mental Calm

As so many of us know, if you’re having a rough time emotionally, it can take a toll mentally. So while you’re diffusing Davana to help calm emotions, it can also help quiet your mind and soothe nerves. Before you know it, you’ll enjoy a calm, peaceful mindset and a more relaxed state.

Ladies Only

Being a woman comes with its own set of issues. And Davana is an excellent choice to support these issues! It can ease the symptoms associated with menopause. What’s more, it can also help when that time of the month stops being every month. This is oil is great to have on hand no matter where you are in life.

Perfumes & Fragrance

And last but certainly not least, Davana can make an excellent addition to your natural perfume and fragrance DIYs. It is even said that although it smells the same in the bottle, it smells differently on each person who wears it as a fragrance. Plus it blends well with citrus, woodsy and even other floral oils. The possibilities for a new personal fragrance are endless!

 

DIY Ideas

To help restore depleted emotional reserves, diffuse:

• 3 drops Frankincense
• 2 drops Davana
• 1 drop Lavender

Topical application for nervous tension and a racing mind:

• 5 drops Davana
• 4 drops Frankincense
• 3 drops Sweet Marjoram
• 1 ounce of carrier oil or lotion.  Massage into the chest and back of neck/shoulders for soothing relief.

Woman’s Harmony:

• 2 drops Davana
• 2 drops Clary Sage
• 1 drop Rose Absolute
• 1 drop Peppermint
• 10 ml (1/3 oz) Hemp Seed Oil

Add to roller bottle and apply to the lower abdomen 2-3 times daily.

Weekend Wind-Down Diffuser Blend:

• 3 drops Mandarin
• 2 drops Frankincense
• 2 drops Davana
• 1 drop Lavender

Fret Free Diffuser Blend

• 2 drops Bergamot
• 1 drop Blue Cypress
• 1 drop Davana
• 1 drop Sandalwood

Cigar Humidor Diffuser Blend

• 1 drop Davana
• 2 drops Patchouli
• 2 drops Bergamot

Good Night’s Rest Diffuser Blend

• 1  drop Davana
• 2  drops Vetiver
• 3 drops Vanilla C02

Bubblegum Diffuser Blend

• 3 drops Tangerine
• 2 drops Davana
• 1 drop Patchouli
• 1 drop Frankincense