Day 4 is here! Davana essential oil is another one that many may never use or even heard of.
This is an essential oil I used in one of my deodorant recipes due to its astringent properties. It has a uniquely warm and sweet scent that makes it a great choice for blending with other essential oils of your liking. This is made from flowers, but the floral scent is very weak. This essential oil is also a little more pricey than more common essential oils.
Essential Oil Common Name: Davana
Latin Name: Artemisia pallens
Family: Asteraceae
Part of Plant Used: Flowers
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Notes (Scent and Staying Power): Middle-Top
Safe for Ages: Safe for all ages, but there are some general guidelines when it comes to children and essential oils. Use caution when diffusing around children under 6 months old. Check out my blog post on diffusing here. Use caution when using topically for children under the age of 2. Their skin is a lot more delicate during that age group and a little goes a long way. If you create a blend for yourself, use a quarter of the amount of essential oil for children as a safe guideline.
Safe for Pregnancy: Yes
Safe for Breastfeeding: Yes
Topical Max: There is no topical max for this essential oil, but always dilute before applying to the skin
Shelf Life: 5 Years
Key Therapeutic Properties/Actions: Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Contraindications: This essential oil has no known contraindications.
Where to purchase: Davana here.
Thank you for reading!
Love and Nature,
Nicole
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References:
Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety. (2nd ed.). Churchill Livingstone.
Aromahead Institute. (n.d.). Aromatherapy Certification Program. [Courses]. Aromahead Institute. https://courses.aromahead.com/aromatherapy-certification-program
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