aving botanical name Artemisia Pallens, Davana Oil offered has its origin in India and is a brownish colored liquid with Tea like Fruity Odor. Being insoluble in water, it has Specific Gravity of 0.9394 – 0.9560 @ 20°C, Optical Rotation of +32° to +60°(25º C), Refractive Index of 1,4810 – 1,4917 (20ºC) and Flash Point of 94° C. With major constituents being Davan-Ether, Davanone, Davana Furane and linalool, the oil is extracted using steam distillation process from flowering tops of Davana which is a small plant. With the oil having wide usage in perfumery industry, it blends well with most essential oils and has long history in aromatherapy applications. The oil also is a good aphrodisiac and as agent to combat anxiety. The oil is also regarded as being anti-infectious, soothing for dry rough skin as well as stimulating to endocrine system of body.
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