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How To Use Essential Oils: Davana

Davana essential oil, distilled from the leaves and flowers of the Artemisia pallens plant, is treasured for its rich, fruity, and slightly woody aroma. Native to southern India, it has been used for centuries in traditional practices, especially in Ayurveda and spiritual ceremonies. Its exotic fragrance makes it a rare and prized addition to perfumery, where it is valued for its ability to bring warmth, depth, and a unique sweetness to blends. Diffused, it creates a calming, uplifting environment that feels both luxurious and comforting.

Beyond its aromatic appeal, davana essential oil is often turned to for supporting emotional balance and easing daily tension. It blends well with bright citrus oils such as orange or bergamot for cheerful diffuser recipes and pairs beautifully with grounding oils like sandalwood or patchouli for meditation or relaxation. Its sweet, almost apricot-like scent makes it a favorite in natural perfumes, lotions, and personal care blends where a touch of richness is desired.

Did You Know? In India, davana flowers are traditionally offered to Lord Shiva as a sign of devotion and purity. One of its most fascinating qualities is that the oil’s aroma changes slightly depending on each person’s chemistry, making it smell different on different individuals. This rare trait has made davana one of the most sought-after oils in luxury perfumery, prized for its ability to create a scent that feels uniquely personal.

Black Spruce-Did You Know?

Black SpruceDid you know Black Spruce essential oil is distilled from the needles and branches of the Picea Mariana trees that are harvested from Canada? Black Spruce is a powerful wood oil historically used by Native Americans to promote skin health and as part of their spiritual healing and cleansing traditions.

As part of your daily routine start off your day with the cooling and soothing benefits of Black Spruce, both topically and aromatically after rigorous exercise, or when your body is in need of topical support. Known to create a relaxing atmosphere, start your day off with the cooling and soothing benefits of Black Spruce

With a carrier oil Black Spruce is a wonderful oil to use in a comforting massage. Apply Black Spruce to the back of you neck throughout the day to create pleasing feelings of harmony and balance. When working through difficult situations diffuse Black Spruce to help reduce stress. 

 

Rose-Did You Know?

Red roseDid you know rose oil holds a higher frequency than any other oil on the planet? Rose essential oil is the Oil of Divine Love. It is a powerful healer of the heart. It supports a person in reaching toward heaven, and connecting with Divine love. Rose teaches the necessary need for Divine grace, and intervention in the healing process.

Roses have a long and beautiful history. They have been symbols of beauty, love, and war. According to fossil evidence, the rose is 35 million years old. In nature the genus Rosa has some 150 species spread throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Roses started appearing in gardens 5000, years ago in China and the Middle East.

Before the sun greets the morning, workers can be found in fields harvesting the delicate bloom of the Rosa damascena. The labor-intensive production process has a very low yield; it takes approximately 1,160,000 freshly picked rose petals to produce only one ounce (30 mL) of Rose essential oil. Because the petals are so delicate, the distillation process must happen the same day that the flower is harvested. But from this labor comes an essential oil known for its hydrating properties.

Rose essential oil not only helps balance moisture levels in skin, but also supports the skin’s elasticity, reduces the appearance of skin imperfections, and promotes healthy and even skin tone. The uplifting aroma of Rose is an intriguing mixture of depth, and complex sweetness. Diffuse in the morning to promote energy and vitality.