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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