Daria Kot - Holistic Health Practitioner

Daria Kot - Holistic Health Practitioner I am a Holistic Health Practitioner, passionate about natural therapies, herbal medicine and holistic approach to health.

Follow along as I share my knowledge, experience and tips.

First batch of birch polypore prepared for drying! đŸ„°
13/09/2025

First batch of birch polypore prepared for drying! đŸ„°

It seems this year will bring an abundance of birch polypore mushrooms (Fomitopsis betulina)✹ Medicinal Benefits:- Antib...
13/09/2025

It seems this year will bring an abundance of birch polypore mushrooms (Fomitopsis betulina)

✹ Medicinal Benefits:

- Antibacterial properties (notably against E. coli and Mycobacterium phlei)
- Antiviral effects, including protection against tick-borne encephalitis
- Anti-inflammatory action, easing swelling and redness
- Antiseptic use for wound cleaning and healing
- Antifungal strength, which helps it grow solo on birch trees
- Immune modulation, supporting white blood cell production
- Gut health support, acting as a prebiotic and gentle laxative
- Cancer-fighting potential, thanks to compounds like betulinic acid that promote apoptosis in cancer cells

It’s worth mentioning that betulinic acid and a natural antibiotic called piptamine are alcohol-soluble. So if your focus is on antibacterial, antiseptic, or anticancer properties, an alcohol extract alone will be sufficient.

However, if you’re looking to support your immune system—especially through beta-glucans—you’ll need to prepare a dual-extraction tincture to capture both water- and alcohol-soluble compounds.

If you’d like to try making your own, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to forage extra birch polypore and share it with you, along with detailed guidance on how to craft your own medicine.

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Royal Golden Oil is ready! I decided to finish the process a couple of weeks early—only because the extract turned out ...
12/09/2025

Royal Golden Oil is ready!

I decided to finish the process a couple of weeks early—only because the extract turned out so beautifully thick and rich. I’m sure the sunny summer played its part, empowering the herbs and enhancing the outdoor extraction.

You can clearly see the difference in colour compared to last year’s batch—the photo says it all! As always, I used high-quality, cold-pressed, unrefined olive oil and italian Manetti 24-carat gold flakes.

The final step is labelling, so I’m now ready to take orders.
ÂŁ20 per 100ml bottle when ordered directly from me.
Please note: the price will be higher on eBay due to their fees.

I will publish a separate post soon to remind everyone about all properties of this oil! đŸ„°

This morning, I conducted a detailed control check on my golden oil, and the St. John's Wort infusion is astonishingly p...
05/09/2025

This morning, I conducted a detailed control check on my golden oil, and the St. John's Wort infusion is astonishingly potent. I've never achieved such a thick, deep red hue before! I believe the abundance of sunlight this year gave the flowers extra vitality, and keeping the jars outdoors truly enhanced the extraction. Just three weeks remain until I blend the comfrey and St. John's Wort oils together, finishing the preparation with 24-carat gold flakes. 😍🌞

🌳💚 Sometimes nature whispers what words cannot: Two trees leaning gently together, forming a heart in the canopy—like t...
27/08/2025

🌳💚 Sometimes nature whispers what words cannot:
Two trees leaning gently together, forming a heart in the canopy—like the earth itself is reminding you, you are loved.

Whether you're walking a quiet path or just pausing to breathe, let this be your sign: the world holds more tenderness than we often notice.

Love is everywhere. Even in the leaves. 🍃

After deseeding my latest batch of rosehips, we returned to the Ironbridge and Jackfield area to explore how the landsca...
26/08/2025

After deseeding my latest batch of rosehips, we returned to the Ironbridge and Jackfield area to explore how the landscape has changed since our last visit. Jackfield, which I once described as a comfrey kingdom, now reveals itself as a berry kingdom too—especially at this time of year.

The sheer abundance is astonishing. It’s hard to understand why so many of these gifts from nature go unused by humans. Nature provides everything we need to keep our bodies in good health. And right now, the message is clear: it’s time to boost our immune systems.

Hawthorn, sloe berries, guelder rose, rosehips—all brimming with natural vitamin C, antioxidants, and other compounds that support immunity through the winter season. The signs are everywhere, if we take the time to observe.

The hedgerows whisper their medicine to those who listen...

26/08/2025

This Week on the mat with me

‌notice there’s no evening practice in Shifnal on Monday and no morning practice at Silver Threads on Wednesday this week - back to it next week! 💞

Deseeding rosehip is the most unpleasant and time-consuming task of the entire foraging season. But it’s worth every min...
26/08/2025

Deseeding rosehip is the most unpleasant and time-consuming task of the entire foraging season. But it’s worth every minute.

Because rosehip isn’t just a berry.
She’s a healer.
Anti-inflammatory, skin-restoring, immune-boosting.
A wild remedy that looks innocent... but inside?
Vitamin C, flavonoids, anti-inflammatory magic. A natural defence for joints, skin, and immunity—hidden in plain sight.

This year, I grew my own in the garden.
I can harvest them in batches, choosing the perfect moment when each fruit is ripe.
All will be dried, ground, and stored in airtight jars—sun-preserved resillience for the cold months. đŸ„°

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