Aromatherapy, perfumery training for entrepreneurs in Dehradun
Updated: May 27, 2013 03:27:14pm
Aromatherapy is the art and science of using plant oils in treatment of different diseases with the help of herbs. These plant oils have been used for purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognitive function or health. Aromatherapy helps to restore balance to an unbalanced state.
The training is being jointly organized by the Fragrance and Flavour Development Centre (FFDC) at Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh and the Forest Research Institute (FRI) in Dehradun.
FFDC is an autonomous body under Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), engaged in serving, promoting and developing the Indian MSME and the associated farmers in the field of essential oils, fragrances & flavours. The major activities of the centre include cultivation, processing, quality assessment & standardization of aromatic plants, development of fragrances & flavours and training on all aspects of essential oils, fragrances & flavours.
FRI is the oldest and most prestigious institute of Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), an autonomous council of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India.
The programme has been designed to give an overview of educational, technological and commercial aspects of essential oils, fragrances & aromatherapy right from natural sources to application stage, including quality assessment, blending & processing technologies.
The training has been designed for scientists/teachers, persons engaged in aromatic & medicinal plants activities, cosmetologists, aroma therapists, doctors, practitioners of alternative therapies, beauty experts, and the entrepreneurs who are interested to enter this field. (KNN)