Davana Essential Oil

Davana oil has a green, penetrating, sweet herbal-balsamic aroma. The low lasting notes are animal and sensual in nature. This rare oil has a very tenacious quality with a tremendous unrealized potential. In aromatherapy it is generally used to help with depression and anxiety, wound healing, antiseptic, coughs and promoting menstruation. NB: Use in low dose.

Botanical Name: Artemisia pallens
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Part of plant used: Whole Plant
Country of Origin: India

Typical Main Constituents
Davanone - 56%
Bicyclogermacrene - 9%
Davana (ether 1) - 4%
Cinnamate - 3%
UDavana - 2%
Havana (ether 3) - 2%

Description: Davana oil has a burnt orange colour that is thick, it has a green penetrating, herbal-balsamic aroma with distant sweetness. It has actions of stimulation of the digestive system, vermifuge. Due to its bitterness, it increases liver function and induces menstrual flow. A very strong oil, to be used in low dose.  **Avoid in Pregnancy.

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations

Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.
Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.
People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.
Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children.

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