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Welcome to The Dr. Clare Apothecary Podcast – where time-honoured herbal traditions meet modern, integrative healthcare.
Join Dr. Dilis Clare, an experienced General Practitioner and leading authority in clinical herbal medicine, as she shares her knowledge from decades of work at her Sea Road clinic and apothecary in Galway.
Alongside broadcaster Caitriona Hegarty, this podcast offers grounded, insightful conversations on everyday health and wellness—exploring the role of herbs in supporting the body and mind through all stages of life.
Each episode covers wide-ranging topics including:
Hormonal wellbeing and menstrual health
Immune and respiratory support
Digestive balance and inflammation
Stress, energy, and emotional resilience
Herbal approaches for common seasonal issues
Blending practical advice with relatable stories and a healthy dose of Irish humour, Dr. Clare aims to make natural wellness accessible, evidence-informed, and empowering.
Who is this podcast for?
Whether you’re new to herbal remedies or a seasoned natural health explorer, this show offers a welcoming space to learn, reflect, and discover new ways to support your wellbeing.
New episodes every fortnight.
Learn more or browse Dr Clare products at https://www.drclareapothecary.com
Join Dr. Dilis Clare, an experienced General Practitioner and leading authority in clinical herbal medicine, as she shares her knowledge from decades of work at her Sea Road clinic and apothecary in Galway.
Alongside broadcaster Caitriona Hegarty, this podcast offers grounded, insightful conversations on everyday health and wellness—exploring the role of herbs in supporting the body and mind through all stages of life.
Each episode covers wide-ranging topics including:
Hormonal wellbeing and menstrual health
Immune and respiratory support
Digestive balance and inflammation
Stress, energy, and emotional resilience
Herbal approaches for common seasonal issues
Blending practical advice with relatable stories and a healthy dose of Irish humour, Dr. Clare aims to make natural wellness accessible, evidence-informed, and empowering.
Who is this podcast for?
Whether you’re new to herbal remedies or a seasoned natural health explorer, this show offers a welcoming space to learn, reflect, and discover new ways to support your wellbeing.
New episodes every fortnight.
Learn more or browse Dr Clare products at https://www.drclareapothecary.com
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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.
Herbal wisdom through the ages—from witch hunts to white coats. Dr. Dilis Clare explores the silenced stories of healing and what they mean for medicine today.
From rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease to thyroid imbalances and psoriasis, Dr. Dilis explains why gut health is at the heart of immune health—and what practical steps can be taken to support the body, even before introducing herbs. Expect insights into diet, lifestyle, and the hidden environmental factors influencing chronic illness today.
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.
Danni Gill (artist, poet, and hay fever sufferer) shares her journey from antihistamines to herbal relief using Dr. Clare’s Allertone blend (plantain, chamomile, nettle). Dr. Clare explains the gut-allergy connection and science behind herbal remedies, plus practical tips like pollen-proofing with sunglasses and Vaseline.
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.
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