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PACKAGE OF PRACTICES FOR CULTIVATION OF DAWANA Dawana (Artemisia pallens .Family Asteraceae), is a traditional herb in South India, prized for its fruity fragrance. It forms an important component in garlands and bouquets, where springs of davana land an element of freshness and a rich sumptuousness of odour. The essential oil of davana has not attained wide popularity particularly in India. The oil is a brown viscous liquid with deep mellow, persistent rich fruity odour. USA, Japan and European countries are showing increasing interest for the oil and it is understood that it is being used for flavoring of capes, pastries, tobacco and beverages. It is also used in fine perfumers. Soil and Climate: Davana is mostly cultivated in red soil regions in South India. It comes up very well in rich loamy soils.
