Product Review

Botanical Name: Artemisia pallens Plant Part: Stems and Leaves Origin: India Processing Method: Steam Distilled Description / Color / Consistency: A viscous, dark green to reddish-brownish liquid. Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: The scent of Davana is difficult to express because it smells very different on each individual. The descriptions tend to alternate between rather masculine floral scents to a woodsy, balsamic odor. Blends With: Davana Essential Oil can be easily blended, but the end result may be different on different users. Davana should be blended to suit individuals. Product Abstract: Davana is a small plant with the oil coming from the stems and leaves. Each day, the faithful in India offer Davana blossoms to Shiva, the god of Transformation. The flowers remain on his altar throughout the day and are removed in the evening. When applied to the skin, Davana can have a different scent on diverse people, a peculiar property which is highly valued in perfumery to create fragrances with individual notes.