Daria Kot - Holistic Health Practitioner

03/08/2025

***TINCTURE STOCK UPDATE****

Just a quick post today as I am going through my tincture stock. I have the following tinctures available if anyone is interested:

🍄 Mushroom tinctures:

Lion's Mane
Cordyceps
Reishi
Turkey Tail
Morel mushroom
Shiitake
Birch Polypore

🌿 Herbal tinctures:

St John's wort
Sweet viola
Menopause
Calming (anti-anxiety)
Pain relief
Kidney support

Mushroom tinctures are £20 per 100ml bottle, herbal tinctures are £15 per 100ml bottle.

Any questions, please drop me a message or comment under this post.

New batches of herbal tinctures will be made next year as herbal season is slowly coming to an end. Next batches of mushroom tinctures will be made over next 3, 4 months. So if the tinctures I have left are gone, there will be a longer waiting time. 🥰

02/08/2025

Last two ingredients for my deworming tincture foraged this morning—time to make a fresh batch!
Those who follow me know that I created an experimental deworming tincture last year, based on my knowledge of locally grown herbs with antiparasitic properties. When I tested it on myself, I completely stopped craving food and sugar. Partial fasting became much easier to maintain.

This year, I’m making a larger batch—enough for at least two courses for myself over the next 12 months, plus some for a close family member. The recipe is simple, and I’ll share it again here so you can make your own. If you don’t have all the ingredients, feel free to use what’s available to you.

Chamomile and pineapple w**d can still be found in fields; you can use them fresh or dried. Tansy is just starting to flower now. Black walnut trees grow in my area, and it’s the perfect time to harvest immature nuts. If you need the exact location, just let me know. You can also substitute with regular walnuts and/or their leaves—fresh or dried.

31/07/2025

As the colder season slowly approaches, it's time to prepare for winter. Every year, I make a thyme tincture primarily for my daughter, who often struggles with throat infections, especially when stressed. This year, I’ve decided to create a more advanced version with h**p agrimony and common h**p nettle (an exciting new discovery).

Why did I choose this blend of herbs?
Thyme has always helped my daughter with sore throats. Common h**p nettle has a long tradition as a powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory herb for respiratory tract infections. H**p agrimony is another potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory herb, known for its versatility in treating various types of inflammation.

Making this tincture is simple:
Use 40g of fresh thyme, 80g of fresh common h**p nettle, and 80g of fresh h**p agrimony. Chop the herbs finely, place them in a glass jar, and cover them with 1.5l of 40% alcohol (vodka). Optionally, you can also add 50ml of amber tincture to strengthen the tincture’s antibacterial properties. Let the mixture sit for 5–6 weeks so the alcohol can fully extract the herbs’ potential.

This tincture can also be helpful for colds, flu, and chest or sinus infections.
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24/07/2025

✨ The Forgotten Medicine of Amber: Nature’s Fiery Resin for Healing ✨

Amber—often admired as a golden adornment or fossilized window into ancient forests—is far more than a gemstone. Beneath its warm glow lies a rich tradition of healing that stretches across cultures, from Baltic folk remedies to medieval apothecaries. And today, it's quietly resurfacing in holistic circles for its intriguing therapeutic properties.

🧪 Amber Tincture: Liquid Sunlight for the Nervous System
Amber tincture is crafted by dissolving powdered amber in high-proof alcohol, releasing trace succinic acid—an active compound with reported anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. In traditional herbal medicine, amber tincture is used:
- To calm nervous tension, especially during periods of mental overstimulation or emotional distress
- As a circulatory stimulant to support sluggish circulation and cold extremities
- In massage oils or chest rubs for respiratory conditions, often blended with pine or frankincense

The scent alone—earthy, resinous, lightly piney—can invoke a sense of ancestral calm.

🌿 Amber Powder: Earth Medicine in Its Rawest Form
Finely ground amber has been used externally for centuries. Although not as common today, amber powder:
- Is blended into balms or compresses for joint pain and rheumatic conditions
- Is sometimes added to cosmetic masks for mature or stressed skin, aiding in cellular vitality and warmth
- May be sprinkled into herbal incense blends, adding grounding and solar energy to ritual use

⚡ Energetic and Spiritual Medicine
Amber isn’t just physical—it radiates a subtle warmth believed to cleanse stagnant energy. Baltic traditions consider it protective, especially for children and elders. Some practitioners use it in crystal-infused oils or place powdered amber near herbs like Hypericum and Angelica to enhance vibrational healing.

💛 A Note on Authenticity
Only genuine amber—especially Baltic amber rich in succinic acid—offers these benefits. Beware of synthetic substitutes, which lack both chemical and energetic potency.

22/07/2025

🌿 Nature’s Breath: The Magic of Coltsfoot Leaves 🌿

Ever wondered which wild leaf was once nicknamed “nature’s lung elixir”? Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is that silvery-green powerhouse you’ve probably walked past without noticing. Traditionally cherished for centuries, its leaves are a gentle ally for respiratory well-being.

✨ Benefits of Coltsfoot Leaves:
- Soothing to the throat and chest – Often used in teas to ease coughs and bronchial tension.
- Supports mucus clearance – Helping the lungs release and cleanse.
- Anti-inflammatory and demulcent – Comforts irritated tissues and calms inflammation.
- Skin support – Crushed leaves can be used externally for minor wounds and skin irritations.

We’re blessed with an abundance of coltsfoot around Wrekin Hill—some of the leaves are truly enormous!

21/07/2025

My new discovery from yesterday's walk: common h**p-nettle.
I found two spots where it grows abundantly, and I believe this herb is a must-have for every forager preparing for the upcoming cold and flu season. It supports respiratory health—especially by soothing coughs and easing bronchial tension. Not only is it helpful in cases of respiratory infection, but it also aids the body in eliminating excess fluids and detoxifying naturally.🥰🌿

30/06/2025

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27/06/2025

26/06/2025

***EDIT*** I was originally planning to make just a small batch of this tincture for personal use, but a few more people are interested in trying it — so I’ve decided to prepare an extra jar. I’ll be adding white willow bark, as it pairs beautifully with meadowsweet and enhances its natural pain-relieving properties through synergistic action. 🥰

I gently packed fresh meadowsweet flowers into a jar and covered them with vodka—setting an intention for a pain-soothing remedy drawn straight from nature’s heart. Now the quiet magic of extraction begins… patience in a jar. 🌿

Meadowsweet is cherished for its natural pain-relieving properties, but I’ve never been fond of its taste as a tea. That’s why I decided to make a tincture—stronger, longer-lasting, and taken in small, purposeful doses when relief is needed.

I prefer to steer clear of paracetamol and ibuprofen when possible, as they can be taxing on the liver and kidneys. Plant medicine, used wisely, feels gentler and more in harmony with the body.