Our History

Derpha Laboratories - Jacques Vernin Institute - Melun, France

A Centennial History

Since 1897

Three generations of pharmacists dedicated to a single ambition: harnessing the power of plants with scientific rigor for the health of all.

1897

Founding
of Vernin Laboratories

3

Generations
of Pharmacists

+125

Years of Plant
Innovation

Discover how, since 1897, Louis-Charles Vernin, his son Louis, and his grandson Jacques, three generations of pharmacists, have specialized in the creation, manufacturing, and development of plant concentrates and essential oils using cutting-edge techniques for maximum efficacy.

I) The Vernin Lineage

Three Generations, One Vocation: Excellence in Phytotherapy

1897

Founding

 

Louis-Charles Vernin - Community Pharmacist

Graduated from the Paris Faculty of Pharmacy (1870–1937), he settled on Avenue Mozart in Paris and laid the foundations for plant-based expertise that would span three generations.

1909

Melun

 

Vernin Galenic Laboratories - Melun

Co-founder of the French Pharmaceutical Cooperation, Louis-Charles established the Laboratories in Melun to manufacture prescribed plant extracts and all forms of medication. Vernin specialties are marketed worldwide.

1927

2nd Generation

 

Louis-Marie Vernin - 2nd Generation

His son (1900–1967), a graduate of the Paris Faculty of Pharmacy, created the Biological Laboratories of Melun: tonics, food allergy treatments, infant antidiarrheals, Sucrettes®. International success.

~1960

The Vision

 

Jacques Vernin - The Vision

A student at the Paris Faculty of Pharmacy, he observed that natural active ingredients were being abandoned in favor of chemical synthesis. This inspired his ambition to develop techniques for harnessing the active principles of plants, for those who wish to avoid chemical molecules and their side effects.

1965

Institute

 

Creation of the Jacques Vernin Institute

After two years of internship at Necker and Enfants Malades Hospitals in Paris, Jacques Vernin graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Institute of Industrial Pharmacy. He created the Institute to develop new technologies applied to plants: biotechnologies, extraction, concentration, stabilization, and bioavailability of active ingredients.

1974

Derpha

 

Creation of Derpha Soap & Derpha Laboratories

At the request of dermatologists, to identify the origin of allergies caused by toiletries, soaps, and shower gels. Birth of a brand that combines pharmaceutical rigor with naturalness.

1987

Patent

 

Transomes® - Multilamellar Liposomes

New multilamellar liposomes with high encapsulation levels and excellent stability, designed for vectorization. They integrate into any cosmetic or pharmaceutical formula for prolonged and targeted action of encapsulated active ingredients.

2006

Innovation

 

Phytescens® - International Patent

Combining plant concentrates with plant essences, usable internally or externally. Global phyto-aromatic innovation in the form of capsules, soft gels, and dermaceutical gels, to quickly and precisely reach targeted objectives in the body.

II) Derpha Laboratories

A unique plant-extract supply chain, from research to finished product

From research to finished product, each range is born from the same requirement: guaranteeing the presence of beneficial substances for the body, in an effective, stable, and side-effect-free format.

Phytélènes®

Liquid Plant Extracts - External Use

First range of liquid plant extracts intended for external use, born from the plant-extract supply chain. Exceptional quality and efficacy characteristics, continuous success worldwide.

 

Titrex® & Phytoflor®

Concentrated Standardized Extracts - Internal and External Use

Dry and liquid concentrated plant extracts, standardized in active ingredients, for internal and external use via oral route. Allow prescribers to reconnect with magistral prescriptions. The reference for prescribers.

Scapt®

Buffered Micro-Encapsulated Essential Oils

An essential oil exposed to air oxidizes, becomes inflammatory, and allergenic. Micro-encapsulation protects selected essential oils until their release in the body, while avoiding chemical interactions during combinations. Safe aromatherapy, compatible with Titrex®.

 

Phytescens®

Global Phyto-Aromatic Innovation - International Patent

Combines plant concentrates and plant essences in the same formula (capsules, soft gels, dermaceutical gels) to quickly and precisely reach targeted objectives in the body. Offers unique potential in natural alternatives for people concerned about their health capital.

III) Quality, Research, Efficacy

Since 1897, Total Commitment at Every Stage

01

Transmitted Expertise

Three generations of pharmacists, one common thread: the scientific valorization of the power of plants, perfected decade after decade.

 

02

Patented Innovation

International patents, Transomes®, Phytescens®, SCAPT®, which testify to constant research and unique plant technology in the world.

 

03

Controlled Supply Chain

From cultivation to extraction, from the laboratory to the finished product: each step is controlled, validated, and traceable. Consistent, reproducible, guaranteed quality.

Since 1897, three generations of pharmacists dedicated to a single ambition:
harnessing the power of plants with scientific rigor, for the health of all.

Plant Alchemy: Quality, Efficacy, and Experience Make Our Difference.

Jacques Vernin Institute - Derpha Laboratories
8 boulevard Henri Chapu, 77000 Melun, France - derpha@derpha.com

Derpha products are dietary supplements and not medicines.
They should not replace a healthy and balanced diet.