Ep. 80: Discovering Herbalism & Aromatherapy Secrets With Sharon Falsetto Chapman

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In this episode, Nikki interviews Sharon Falsetto Chapman about the similarities and differences between herbalism and aromatherapy. 

Sharon Falsetto Chapman, is a UK-certified aromatherapist, an experienced garden herbalist (and an associate member of the American Herbalists Guild), and an artisan botanical perfumer. Sharon has worked within the healthcare industry since the 1990’s, and within aromatics for nearly two decades. She founded Sedona Aromatics: The Garden School Online(TM) in 2006. Today, Sharon works from her garden studio in Sedona, Arizona, surrounded by her one-acre homestead and aromatic gardens, which she cultivated from scratch. She is the published author of Authentic Aromatherapy, chief editor and designer of the NAHA Aromatherapy Journal, and serves on the NAHA Executive Board. She also recently launched the podcast Aroma Paths.

Nikki and Sharon 

• Her favourite oil - Geranium - and why she loves it

• What is herbalism

• How herbs differ from aromatherapy

• Therapeutic benefit differences 

• Different safety consideration

• Quality of herbs

• How to use herbs

• Infusions

• Vinegar infusions

• Poltices

• Alcohol infusions for perfumes

• Teas

• Tinctures, how to make them

• Perfumery

Connect with Sharon

Website: https://sedonaaromatics.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sedonaaromatics/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sedonaaroma

Instagram: https://sedonaaromatics.com/ 

Stories of Scent: https://sedonaaromaticsscenthouse.substack.com/ 

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This podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself!

Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan

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