The Herb Doctor – Episode 16: Exploring Herbal Medicine: Evidence and Alteratives
The Herb Doctor with Dr Clare PodcastShow Notes
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.
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