Artemisia Pallens
Other names: Davana
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
Artemisia pallens, also known as Davana, is an aromatic plant native to India. This herb is about 40-60 cm tall and has a strong scent, which is characteristic especially of its flowers. This plant is very popular with gardeners not only for its scent and appearance, but also for its medicinal properties. Davana, as it is also called, is used in traditional medicine, especially in Ayurveda.
Rose oil extracted from Davana is used in perfumery, where it is popular for its sweet and overwhelming scent. This essential oil features a fruity aroma with undertones of wood and vanilla. It is also one of the few fragrant essential oils that changes depending on the wearer. In addition to perfumery, Davana oil is also used in aromatherapy, where it helps with stress, anxiety or insomnia, for example. Due to its antiseptic effect, it is also highly valued in the cosmetics industry. You can find it in skin care products such as creams, tonics or cleansers. It is also used to make various types of soaps, shampoos or body lotions. Davana is also used in the food industry to flavour baked goods, beverages and confectionery.