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Abstract
Davana, also known as Artemisia pallens Walls, ex DC, is a fragrant herb that grows widely 0ver India’s plains in humid environment. Tribal people have utilized Artemisia pallens, which grows in the Nilgiris hills, to treat a variety of illness. India traditional medicine has made extensive use of it treat diabetes mellitus. This plant is regarded as a good feed and has anthelmintic, antipyretic, tonic qualities. The oil has antibacterial and antifungal, antispasmodic and stimulating qualities. The plant’s antibacterial, antidiabetic antinociceptive and wound-healing properties have all been examined. The phytochemistry and pharmacology of Artemisia pallens are the subjects of the current investigations. In order to help researchers, reach their future objectives of approaching its industrial or commercial viability as a natural product ingredient, the review focus on the full range of ethnomedical uses, phytochemical properties namely its volatile and non-volatile constituents, and pharmacological properties.