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Chronicles of a Witch in Training
Herbalists and other autonomous women operating outside of the patriarchy were labeled "Witches" in the Middle Ages. It is thought that upwards of a million women were systematically killed, many of them were Herbalists. This ended the practice of Herbalism in Continental Europe. This is also when "Western" Medicine was born.
In Ireland, being an Herbalist, being educated, having a profession, owning land or property, speaking Irish, practicing your religion, and even playing the harp became illegal under British Colonization and the Penal Laws of 1695. That's when the Hereditary Herbalism practices of my ancestors ended.
Becoming an Herbalist is an act of resistance, a political statement, and a powerful feminist move. I descend from two Irish Hereditary Herbalism Families who practiced from 1100 to 1695. I have reclaimed my ancestral knowledge, my DNA. This is the story of how I went from Registered Nurse to Mom, Artist, and Herbalist, what I've learned and continue to learn along the way. In this blog, I share what I discover and remember — to help you heal yourself.
192. Easy Pee-sy | Organic Herbal Support for Men's Urinary & Prostate Health
By their 50s, half of all men show signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Brooklyn Clinical Herbalist and former RN Donna Troy Cleary breaks down the peer-reviewed research behind every plant in Easy Pee-sy — why one of them matched Flomax in a 2020 meta-analysis of 1,080 men and why our blend works better.
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1 day ago7 min read
191. Liver Friendly Tincture | Why Your Liver Is the Real Key to Healthy Cholesterol
Your liver runs 500 functions — including the one that controls your cholesterol. Clinical Herbalist and former RN Donna Troy Cleary shares the science, her personal story, and the herbs that support
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Sep 2210 min read
190. Gone Viral Tincture | Why Timing Is Everything
Gone Viral Tincture works best when you take it at the first sign of symptoms — not after you're already sick. Clinical Herbalist Donna Troy Cleary explains the loading-dose protocol and why timing is everything
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Sep 174 min read
189. Why Your Hair Is Thinning — And What This Five Botanical Blend Can Do About It.
Hair thinning can be caused by DHT. A 2014 randomized clinical trial found pumpkin seed oil produced a 40% increase in hair count over 24 weeks — no adverse effects and no dependency or Hormonal Changes or Stress. Comb Again combines pumpkin seed with peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus, and oatstraw in a botanical protocol that works with your body rather than creating a chemical dependency. Formulated by a Clinical Herbalist and RN who grew her own hair back in three months u
Donna Troy Cleary
Sep 166 min read
184. The Power of 11,111: A Cosmic Alignment of Healing and Pure Love
Order #11,111 arrived for a Furry Friend. 🐾 In Celtic tradition, the Irish Wolfhound was the sacred guardian — a master healer who could sense what humans could not. Written by Clinical Herbalist Donna Cleary for Spiral Herbal Remedies, August 17, 2026 A customer just placed the 11,111th online order at spiralherbalremedies.com. If you know anything about angel numbers, you already felt the shift. Honestly, I saw the number, knew intuitively it meant something significant,
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Aug 183 min read
183. 🌿 Natural Ways to Boost Libido and Sexual Health
Elevate your sexual wellness with Spiral Herbal Remedies. Clinical Herbalist Donna Troy Cleary shares how Ashwagandha root extract and our Benjamin Button Got His Groove Back tincture support libido and vitality for both men and women. By reducing stress-induced cortisol and optimizing hormones, these botanical remedies improve arousal, circulation, and performance. Discover the power of plant-based healing for a more vibrant, satisfying intimate life
Donna Troy Cleary
Jul 244 min read
☀️ Celebrating the Summer Solstice: A Journey into Nature's Wisdom
The Summer Solstice 2026, occurring on June 21, represents the peak of solar energy and a sacred transition in the Northern Hemisphere. This period honors ancient Irish traditions, where Clinical Herbalist Donna Troy Cleary at Spiral Herbal Remedies bridges ancestral wisdom with modern wellness. Practitioners can integrate rituals like saining—a traditional smoke cleansing—using potent midsummer botanicals. By harvesting mugwort and visiting astronomical monuments, we connect
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Jun 194 min read
180. 🌿 The Best Place to Order Organic, Plant-Based Herbal Wellness Products in New York
Discover Brooklyn's top 10 herbal shop, developed by a clinical herbalist with medical experience. Shop organic, ethically sourced remedies with a flawless 5.0 rating.
Donna Troy Cleary
Jun 122 min read
177. Managing Anxiety with One Word: The Power of Affect Labeling
Manage your stress with one word a day.
Donna Troy Cleary
May 134 min read
Understanding Seasonal Allergies in New York City: Natural Remedies and Solutions
Seasonal allergies in NYC are getting worse — and 'botanical sexism' in urban tree planting is partly to blame. Brooklyn Clinical Herbalist Donna Troy Cleary explains the science behind pollen, histamine, and how organic mushroom blends, Nah-Choo Tincture, and Vite-Achoo Tea offer natural allergy relief.
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Apr 224 min read
108. Unraveling the Mysteries of Hair Loss: Can Herbal Remedies Revive Hair Growth?
Hair loss affects both men and women — but the cause matters more than the symptom. Brooklyn Clinical Herbalist and former RN Donna Troy Cleary shares her own hair loss story, the herbal formula that grew her hair back, and the organic remedies that address every root cause from stress to scalp fungi.
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Apr 4, 20244 min read
96. PAIN WITH SEX
30% of women experience pain during sex — 50% after menopause. Brooklyn Clinical Herbalist Donna Troy Cleary explores the common causes and how organic herbal remedies including CBD lubrication, adaptogens, and hormonal support may offer natural relief."
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Oct 28, 20233 min read
95. Unleashing the Power of Medicinal Mushrooms: Nature's Gift to Holistic Wellness
In the realm of herbalism, few of nature's bounties have garnered as much attention and admiration as medicinal or functional mushrooms. These fascinating fungi hold an ancient legacy of promoting well-being, with a rich history of use in traditional medicine across various cultures. In China, there is a 5000-year history of use. In Eastern Europe and Russia, just as long. As the modern world seeks to rediscover the wonders of plant-based, organic healing, medicinal mushrooms
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Oct 18, 20234 min read
94. The Microbiome and Your Health.
This is a repost from Dec 2018. There is so much new research that has found links between health issues like Parkinson's, ALS, etc that I wanted to move this up in the blog as a repost. The gut. Our intestines. Scientists now call the gut our second brain. So did our ancestors. It is a place of autonomy, where the body thrives without checking in with that orb that sits on top of our shoulders. Some say it's a place of instinct, a place of truth, a place our ancestors used
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Oct 12, 20239 min read
92. Inflammation can be both Metaphysical and Physical
Inflammation is now considered the root cause of most disease — but Brooklyn Clinical Herbalist Donna Troy Cleary goes deeper, exploring the metaphysical roots of inflammation alongside the physical, and the organic herbal remedies that address both.
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Sep 27, 20233 min read
91. We visited Ireland this past March, traveled to The Bend In The Boyne and Lough Crew
Spiral Herbal Remedies owner Donna Troy Cleary traces her Hereditary Herbalism ancestry through Ireland's Neolithic passage tombs — Loughcrew Cairns and the Bend in the Boyne — where 5,000-year-old spiral petroglyphs inspired her logo and Druidic equinox ceremonies honored the harvest.
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Sep 22, 20232 min read
90.Discover Plant-Based Healing: A Journey with Master Herbalist, Donna Troy Cleary in Brooklyn, NY.
In the heart of Brooklyn, Clinical Herbalist and former RN Donna Troy Cleary descends from Hereditary Herbalism Families in ancient Ireland and brings that ancestral knowledge to Spiral Herbal Remedies — where organic plant-based healing, personalized consultations, and community herbalism classes meet modern science."
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Sep 13, 20233 min read
89. What's the deal with Adaptogens?
Adaptogens are herbs that help the body resist physical and emotional stress — and Brooklyn Clinical Herbalist Donna Troy Cleary has spent years mastering their use. Discover how Ashwagandha, Reishi, and other powerful adaptogens can restore balance, boost energy, and build resilience naturally.
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May 24, 20233 min read
78. "There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls." George Carlin
Flying to Ireland on a full moon sent Brooklyn Clinical Herbalist Donna Troy Cleary down a rabbit hole of Celtic lunar wisdom — Grandmother Moon, the Tuatha de Danann, and the 5,000-year-old passage tombs at Loughcrew and Newgrange that align with the Spring Equinox. Ancient Ireland, alive and howling.
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Mar 5, 20233 min read
76. Scientists at MIT observed that life begins with a Spiral!
MIT scientists filmed the moment of fertilization — and spirals swirled across the surface of the egg. The same spiral is carved into 5,000-year-old Neolithic passage tombs across Ireland. Brooklyn Clinical Herbalist Donna Troy Cleary shares why this stopped her in her tracks.
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Dec 16, 20221 min read
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