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More detailsEssential oils played an important historical role on the front lines of many wars, right up until World War II. In fact, military surgeons who operated on the wounded under difficult conditions and in remote areas used a still as a first-aid kit to prevent the risk of secondary infection in wounds and to treat numerous infectious and parasitic diseases using distilled essential oils. Military surgeon Jean Valnet, who served in Tonkin during World War II, experienced this firsthand.
Jean Valnet (1920–1995) was a French physician and military surgeon who was one of the pioneers in the development of what came to be known as the French branch of aromatherapy, later renamed phyto-aromatherapy. He was also the creator of the “Docteur Valnet” brand of aromatherapy products.
While René Maurice Gattefossé, a chemical engineer, is undoubtedly credited with coining the term and establishing the principles of aromatic medicine, his research was taken up, developed, systematized, and commercialized after World War II by Dr. Jean Valnet. Jean Valnet ’s contribution was undoubtedly the dissemination of knowledge and the teaching of phytotherapy and aromatherapy.
As early as 1948, he presented the results of his work on phytotherapy and aromatherapy in numerous medical publications and various books that have since become famous. Thanks to his tireless efforts to “advocate for and promote” phytotherapy and aromatherapy, he played a key role in reviving public interest—and that of certain physicians—in these therapies.
Between 1971 and 1981, Dr. Valnetfounded organizations dedicated to advancing scientific research and teaching this knowledge to practitioners. He authored numerous books on the subject to introduce aromatherapy to the general public. He created his own aromatic blends and spearheaded numerous studies on the anti-infective and antibiotic properties of essential oils. This led to the coining of the term “aromatogram” to describe the antibiotic action of an essential oil, a term invented by Dr. Maurice Girault in 1971.
A military doctor, surgeon, committed humanist, and lover of nature, Dr. Jean Valnet devoted his life to what he called “holistic medicine.”
Convinced of the benefits of medicinal plants, he was the first to clinically study the therapeutic properties of essential oils and developed an unprecedented understanding of aromatherapy.
His entire body of work and teachings, known to specialists around the world, have established him asthe “father of modern phyto-aromatherapy.”
Twenty years after his passing, Dr. Jean Valnet’s ideas, work, and legacy have never seemed more relevant, modern, or revolutionary. All over the world, after having sworn by technical progress, people are becoming aware of the dangers of the chemical industry and the preciousness of our environment, proving right the man who was known as “Dr. Nature.”
For over 30 years, the Cosbionat Laboratory, led byMarie-Thé Tiphaigneand based in Vendôme (Loir-et-Cher), has been developing and making available to the general public the essential oil formulations created by Dr. Valnet.
Together with Jackie, her late husband, Marie-Thé Tiphaigne founded the Cosbionat laboratory for natural skincare products in 1981, based on simple and essential values:a love of nature and respect for humanity. Dr. Valnet entrusted the great responsibility of resuming production of his famous formulations andexpanding the line of 50 rigorously selected essential oils to the woman who had been his student for 13 years.
Over the past thirty-five years, the Cosbionat Laboratory has forged loyal relationships with its plant growers, thereby contributing to the establishment of organic and sustainable agriculture in France and Europe, as well as in developing countries, notably Madagascar.
All partner growers, who are certified organic, are subject to regular visits and strict agreements, ensuring optimal harvesting and extraction conditions as well as full traceability. Thus, low-pressure steam distillation is carried out near the harvest site to preserve the qualities of the fresh plant as much as possible. Our citrus essential oils, meanwhile, are cold-pressed using mechanical processes, without the use of solvents.
The AB label you’ll find on our packaging guarantees that Docteur Valnet essential oils are inspected and certified as organic by an independent body approved by government authorities.
During World War II, military surgeons usedessential oils to disinfect wounds, prevent secondary infections, and treat infectious diseases. Dr. Valnet, deployed in Tonkin, discovered the therapeutic potential of essential oils distilled under precarious conditions, without access to modern treatments.
This experience marked the beginning of his commitment to medicinal plants, which he considered indispensable tools for healing in harmony with nature.
After the war, Jean Valnet devoted himself to the systematic study of aromatic plants. As early as 1948, he published his first works on phytotherapy and aromatherapy in medical journals and specialized publications. He also developed innovative therapeutic formulations based on essential oils.
In collaboration with Dr. Maurice Girault, Valnet introduced the concept ofthe “aromatogram” in 1971—a method for testing the antibiotic activity of essential oils against specific bacteria. This technique paved the way for a scientific and clinical approach to aromatherapy.
For Jean Valnet, health was not limited to the absence of disease. He advocated a holistic approach that integrated the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional dimensions. His research led him to develop targeted treatments for a variety of conditions, while taking into account the individual’s internal and external ecosystems.
Soin-et-Nature offers a wide range of aromatherapy products to help you care for your health and well-being through the benefits of aromatic plants. Here are the available categories:
These aromatherapy products, available on Soin-et-Nature, allow you to fully enjoy the benefits of plants and support your health and well-being in a natural and effective way.
