The Herb Doctor with Dr Clare Podcast

Dr Dilis Clare and Catriona Hegarty explore chronic pain, nervous system health, fatigue, stress, movement, nutrition, and natural approaches to supporting wellbeing. A thoughtful discussion on understanding pain, neuroplasticity, emotional health, and practical ways to support recovery and resilience.

Discover the best herbal books for beginners and enthusiasts with Dr. Dilis Clare. A practical guide to trusted authors, plant knowledge, and natural learning.

In Part Two of this two-part conversation, The Herb Doctor Podcast explores holistic perspectives on brain health and ageing. Using a real-life case discussion, this episode looks at how lifestyle patterns, digestion, sleep, stress, and traditional herbal practices are considered when supporting overall wellbeing. The focus is on education, personalisation, and gentle, sustainable choices that support long-term health.

In this episode, Caitríona Hegarty speaks with Dr. Dilis Clare about the Doctrine of Signatures, a historical framework used to remember and interpret medicinal plants. The discussion explores how herbal medicine has been sidelined over time, how skepticism shapes medical narratives, and why understanding history matters when reclaiming traditional knowledge.

A calm, practical conversation exploring natural approaches to sinus congestion and seasonal comfort. Caitriona and Dr. Dilis share everyday home practices, traditional herbal supports, and simple lifestyle shifts that many people find grounding during the winter months.

Caitríona Hegarty and Dr. Dilis Clare explore autumn hedgerows — tasting fuchsia berries, comparing haws, and discussing rose hips, lavender seed, nettle seed, and wild carrot. A lively chat on safe, mindful foraging and Dr. Clare’s new book Uprooted Medicine.

Dr. Dílis Clare and Caitríona Hegarty explore herbs traditionally used to support the body’s natural cooling responses — from elderflower to yarrow — and discuss how gentle sweating has long been part of herbal practice.

Dr. Dílis Clare and Caitríona Hegarty explore the history, traditions, and practical uses of cramp bark — a familiar hedgerow shrub with surprising stories to tell.

The drug interactions were due to manipulating the formula — adding extra hyperforin. In its traditional form, St. John’s Wort is very safe, with mild, transient effects similar to placebo. Standardising it to pharmaceutical levels didn’t automatically make it safer — in fact, it did the opposite.

Dr. Dilis Clare and Caitríona Hegarty explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of grief—offering insight, support, and the gentle role herbal medicine can play in healing.

What if the real pandemic isn’t infectious, but chronic? Dr. Dilis Clare explores belief systems, pharmaceutical bias, and the empowering potential of herbal medicine in the face of rising illness.

In this episode of The Herb Doctor, Dr. Dilis Clare explores the misunderstood world of autoimmune diseases—how they differ from infections and what really causes the immune system to turn on the body. With spring allergy season underway, she also touches on hayfever and allergic responses, connecting them to broader immune system imbalances. Packed with holistic insights, real-life examples, and practical tips, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating immune health naturally.

This episode dives into some of the most frequently asked questions about herbal medicine—from whether there’s a herb for every ailment, to how traditional remedies have stood the test of time. Dr. Dilis shares her insights on treating the whole person—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually—and why herbalists focus on root causes rather than just symptoms.