Marikozhunthu

  • Botanical Name : Artemisia pallens
  • English Name : Davana Plant
  • Sanskrit Name : Damanaka
  • Malayalam Name : Marikozhunthu (മരിക്കൊഴുന്തു)
  • Part Used : Leaf
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Overview

  • The botanical name of the davana plant is Artemisia Pallens, widely used in India for religious purposes.
  • It belongs to the Asteraceae family, known as davanam in Tamil and davana in Kannada.
  • The plant’s roots are deeply entwined with the religious traditions of Indian culture, and it has various traditional uses.

Habitat

  • Davana is a small, aromatic herb native to the southern part of India, specifically in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
  • It is a xerophytic herb or shrub with racemose panicles bearing numerous small yellow flower heads.
  • The foliage appears grey or white due to the silvery white silky covering of down.

Phytochemistry

  • Davana essential oil contains davanone, a major sesquiterpene ketone.
  • Essential components include linalool, dehydro-a-linalool, terpinen-4 oil, isodavanone, nordavanone, davanafurans, methyl cinnamate, ethyl cinnamate, bicyclogermacrene, davana ether, 2-hydroxyisodavanone, and farnesol.
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Nutritional Prowess

  • Relieves fatigue.
  • May help against cramps, pelvic pain and nausea.
  • Encourages faster wound healing.
  • May be a remedy for influenza, the common cold, and cough
  • Useful in treating anxiety and depression
  • Acts as a decongestant, aiding with headaches and coughs associated with congestion.

Dermatological Perks

  • Used for dry skin to retain moisture, making the skin clearer, softer, and glowing.
  • Provides relief from acne and pimples.
  • Regarded as anti-infectious, soothing to dry rough skin, and stimulating to the endocrine system.
  • Used in skincare products for its potential anti-aging, antioxidant, and skin-soothing properties. It can be added to facial oils, creams, and lotions.
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Kerala:

1st Floor, KSIDC Investment Zone
SDF 2, Canal Pirivu, Palakkad
Kerala - 678621 India

Tamil Nadu:

2B, Mayflower
Brookefields Apartments
Sastri Road, RS Puram
Coimbatore – 641002
Tamil Nadu, India

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Business Bay, Dubai
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