Uprooted Medicine

The Herb Doctor Podcast – Episode 21: The Doctrine of Signatures

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.
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The Herb Doctor Podcast – Episode 20: Uprooted Medicine

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.
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The Herb Doctor – Episode 17: Autumn Foraging

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.
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