PAI Blog – René-Maurice Gattefossé

History of Aromatherapy Blog ​ René-Maurice Gattefossé (1881-1950)​ French chemist & father of aromatherapy ​ Used antiseptic EOs such as thyme, lemon and clove in military hospitals to treat soldiers’ wounds during WWI​ Coined the term “aromatherapy” in 1928 ​...