Davana (Artemisia pallens) is a specialty essential oil with a fruity, herbal aroma and a heart note. Steam distillation from aerial part, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Rose, Neroli, Sandalwood (Australian). For topical use, keep dilution at or below 3%.
Davana (Artemisia pallens) is a specialty essential oil, steam-distilled from the aerial part, produced in India. Its aroma is fruity, herbal, sitting as a heart note in a blend. It's commonly paired with Rose, Neroli, Sandalwood (Australian), Jasmine. Keep topical use at or below 3%. It is noted for ketone, strong. Always patch-test first.
Aroma & character
Aroma
Traditional aromatherapy associations
Traditional associations only — not medical claims or evidence of efficacy.
Properties
| Perfumery note | Heart |
| Aroma family | Specialty |
| Chemical family | Ketone |
| Material type | Essential oil |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Plant part | aerial part |
| Origin | India |
| Blending factor | 2 |
| Volatility index | 3 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 6.0 |
Safety & dilution
| Max topical dilution | 3% |
| Max facial dilution | 1.5% |
| Pregnancy | Not recommended |
| Nursing | Not recommended |
| Children | Not recommended for young children |
| Cats | Not recommended |
| Dogs | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
Safety flags
Evidence: Traditional — EODB: 7 GC-MS analyses (Artemisia pallens).
For education only — not medical or veterinary advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always patch-test and consult a qualified professional before use during pregnancy, on children, with pets, or with a health condition.
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Blends well with
Frequently asked questions
What does Davana smell like?
Davana has a fruity, herbal aroma, classed as a specialty oil with a heart note.
What is the safe dilution for Davana?
For topical use, keep Davana at or below 3%, and 1.5% on facial skin. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Davana safe to use during pregnancy?
Davana carries a pregnancy caution in our dataset and is not recommended during pregnancy. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before any use.
Is Davana safe to use around children?
Davana is not recommended for young children. Consult a professional before use.
Is Davana safe around pets?
For cats — avoid; not considered safe; dogs — generally lower-risk when well diluted. Diffuse only in ventilated spaces and consult a veterinarian.
What does Davana blend well with?
Davana pairs well with Rose, Neroli, Sandalwood (Australian), Jasmine, Ylang Ylang (Complete).