How She Started
Rose started her work in the 1960s, when many people began getting interested in natural living and alternative health. She traveled widely, including studying Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine) in India. This experience taught her to look at health holistically, treating the mind, body, and spirit as one connected unit.
Her Game-Changing Books
- Her first major book, Herbs & Things (1972), became a must-read for new herbalists.
- Her book, Jeanne Rose's Herbal Body Book (1976), truly made her famous. It was an easy-to-use guide that showed people how to use herbs in their daily life—for beauty products, health, and cooking.
- She encouraged a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) approach to natural self-care, which was a revolutionary idea at the time, getting readers to actively work with the plants around them.
Her Impact on Aromatherapy
Besides herbalism, Rose is a leading expert in clinical aromatherapy. She played a crucial role in setting high standards for essential oil quality and sourcing. She insisted on knowing the precise botanical names and chemical makeup (chemotypes) of oils—a strict practice that is now standard for all professional aromatherapists.
She later created the Jeanne Rose Aromatherapy Institute to properly teach and certify people in the field.
Her Lasting Legacy
Through her many books, classes, and advocacy for pure, high-quality, and sustainable practices, Jeanne Rose created the foundation for the widespread acceptance of herbal and essential oil therapies we see today. She has inspired countless individuals to explore the benefits of plant-based wellness.
Carolina Dean
Links
- Jeanne Rose's Obituary
- Jeanne Rose's Herbal Body Book (12th House Books)
- Jeanne Rose's Herbal Guide to Inner Health (12th House Books)
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