herbal studies – Dr Clare Clinic

The Herb Doctor – Episode 17: Autumn Foraging

autumn foraging, blackberries, Caitríona Hegarty, Daucus carota, Dr Dilis Clare, East Clare, edible hedgerows, fuchsia berries, Galway, hawthorn haws, herbal studies, Herbal traditions, Irish hedgerows, joined up medicine, lavender seed, nature’s bounty, nettle seed, plant identification, podcast, rose hips, seasonal plants, teapot blends, the herb doctor podcast, Uprooted Medicine, wild carrot/

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.

The Herb Doctor – Episode 16: Exploring Herbal Medicine: Evidence and Alteratives

alteratives, burdock root, Caitríona Hegarty, complementary medicine, Dr Dilis Clare, evidence in herbalism, herbal blends, herbal medicine, herbal studies, Herbal traditions, joined up medicine, plant knowledge, podcast, the herb doctor podcast/

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.