Essential Oil Profile

Davana

Traditional Use: An infusion of the plant has been used to help lower the blood glucose levels. In India the blossoms of the plant are used as an offering to Shiva.

Properties: Anti-anxiety, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, disinfectant, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, sedative, vulnerary

Benefits: Anxiety, colds, coughs, depression, dry skin, infections, menstrual problems, stress, wounds. Using davana in a diffuser takes advantage of a few of the properties. The disinfectant property will help to cleanse the air during the cold and flu season, and the nervine and sedative properties will help to ease stress and anxiety. This oil adds a sweet interesting note to a blend.

Blends Well With: Amyris, bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, chamomile, jasmine, mandarin, neroli, orange, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, spikenard, tangerine, tuberose, vanilla, ylang ylang

Of Interest: When applied topically this oil is thought to give off a different aroma for individual people. Because of this is it used to make individualistic perfume blends that have a rich aroma.

Safety Data: Avoid while pregnant.