The Herb Doctor Podcast – Episode 21: The Doctrine of Signatures
The Herb Doctor with Dr Clare PodcastShow Notes
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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