The Herb Doctor with Dr Clare Podcast

Join Dr Dilis Clare and Terri Conroy from Danu's Irish Herb Garden as they explore the healing power of Irish herbs, traditional plant wisdom, and the importance of reconnecting with nature. Discover how herbal medicine can support health, wellbeing, and a more holistic approach to everyday life.

Dr. Dilis Clare discusses thyroid health, Eltroxin, thyroid testing, medication reviews, and natural approaches to supporting thyroid function through nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle choices.

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.

In this episode of The Herb Doctor Podcast, Dr. Dilis Clare and host Catriona Hegarty explore mental well-being as a  …

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 this episode of the The Herb Doctor Podcast, Dr. Dilis Clare and host Catriona Hegarty explore a question many  …

In this episode of the Herb Doctor Podcast, Dr. Dilis Clare and Catriona Hegarty explore peppermint tea benefits, traditional herbal uses, and its role in supporting digestive comfort. The discussion covers peppermint’s aromatic oils, the difference between tea and essential oil preparations, and practical ways to include this familiar kitchen herb in everyday routines. A grounded conversation roo...

Discover traditional carrageen seaweed preparation and practical wheat upgrades, including sourdough and flax bread ideas, on The Herb Doctor Podcast.

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 sup...

In this episode of The Herb Doctor Podcast, Dr. Dilis Clare and host Caitríona Hegarty explore memory changes and ageing through a real-life case history. The conversation looks at how everyday memory concerns are often influenced by lifestyle, stress, sleep, and overall wellbeing, rather than a single cause. This episode offers a thoughtful, grounded discussion on perspective, assessment, and und...

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 conversation with Dr. Dilis Clare and Tim Morrissey, co-authors of Uprooted Medicine, on how herbs were pushed out of mainstream healthcare — and why collaborative, patient-led care matters now.

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.

A gentle, storytelling-style conversation where Dr. Dilis Clare and Caitriona Hegarty explore seasonal changes, personal resilience, and long-respected herbal traditions. This episode reflects on lived experience, community care, and the everyday wisdom behind slowing down and supporting yourself during busy 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.

A calm, practical conversation about how evidence is gathered for herbal medicine—plus a primer on “alteratives,” a traditional category of herbs used in blends. Dr. Dilis Clare shares how different study types fit alongside long-standing practice, with a focus on burdock root tea as a case example.

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.

A friendly, research-aware recap with Dr. Dílis Clare and Caitríona Hegarty: practical lifestyle notes, long-respected herbs, and why education and community matter when talking about sleep and anxiety.

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.

Dr. Dílis Clare and Caitríona Hegarty explore how iron levels relate to chronic pain and share traditional ways herbs and foods can help support balance.

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.

Inspired by listener feedback, Dr. Dilis Clare explores how herbal medicine addresses complex health concerns that often appear together—such as cystitis, perimenopause symptoms, and digestive issues—through a whole-person, “joined up” approach.

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.

Dr. Dilis Clare unpacks the layers of healing in herbal medicine—exploring how simplicity and complexity intertwine in gut health, inflammation, and long-term wellbeing.

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.