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The davana plant is a small and aromatic herbaceous plant which is native to the Southern part of India, especially to the states of Karnataka,Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. It is also known by its botanical name of Artemisia Pallens. In the regional languages of the south, the davana is known by several names as "davanam" in Tamil, "davanamu" in Telugu and "davana" in Kannada. Its leaves and flowers are highly valued in the making of floral decorations and oils.Belonging to the daisy family, the davana plant is around 40-60 metres in height with bluish green leaves and small yellow flowers. Its most valuable by-product is the davana oil. This annual south Indian plant generally grows near sandalwood trees and is charachterized by a fruity fragrance and freshness. When applied on the skin, Davana is said to smell differently on different persons. This peculiar property is highly valued in high class perfumery to create fragrances with truly individual notes.The health benefits of davana and its essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an anti-depressant, antiseptic, antiviral, disinfectant, emenagogue, expectorant, relaxant, and vulnerary substance.It can be added into any skin care product which providing above benefits.