Davana Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the over ground parts of the flowering herb, Artemisia Pallens. The plant grows in the southern parts of India. India is the only producer and exporter of Davana oil.



Davana Oil is very dark green or brownish green in color. It has a sharp, penetrating, bitter green, foliage like and powerfully herbaceous with a sweet balsamic, tenacious backnote.

The essential oil of Davana is widely used in food flavoring and perfumery Industries. It is extensively used in flavorings of food, liquor and pastry industries besides perfumery. It blends well with essential oils like Sandalwood, Vetiver, Rose, Jasmine, etc

The chemical composition of major components is as follows;

Davanones-45-50

Davanol -0.5-1.5

Davanic acid-1.5-3.5

Davana furan-1.5-2.5

Davana ethers-0.5-2.5

Hydroxy davanones-4-5

Nerol-8-10

Geraniol-3-6

Cinnamyl cinnamate-1-2

Ethyl davanate-1-3