What is Shilajit?

Shilajit is a thick, blackish-brown sticky substance that is made via the gradual decomposition of plants over the course of thousands of years.

It typically oozes out high mountain rocks when it’s warm. It’s especially found in the Himalayan mountains between India and Nepal, although variations can also be found in Russia, Tibet, Afghanistan, and northern China.

An indicator of finding true shilajit is the presence of the plant Sullu spurge (Euphorbia royleana) nearby. This cactus-like succulent plant grows in the Himalayan mountains and is often found near shilajit collection sites. It’s thought that this plant is one of the primary plants that makes up shilajit.

The word “shilajit” is a Sanskrit word that means “Conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness” and ‘Winner of rock’. This gives a hint at its purported health benefits. This word is pronounced “shill-ahh-jit”

This resin goes by a few different names, including salajit, shilajatu, mimie, mummiyo, or simply mineral pitch.

In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, shilajit was said to be a Rasayana herb, that is, a rejuvenating substance that helps to slow aging.

Modern research shows that it may have a variety of applications as an adaptogenic herb, including helping to fight fatigue, aging, and other health complaints.

Chemical Composition

Shilajit is a complex blend of organic and inorganic substances that includes minerals, trace elements, humic and fulvic acids, and bioactive chemicals. Depending on where it came from and its method of extraction, its precise chemical composition may differ. But, in general, it consists primarily of the following elements:

• Fulvic Acid: Shilajit has a significant amount of organic acid called fulvic acid, which you can find in soil, sediment, and water. Some of the health advantages of fulvic acid are anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and antioxidant effects.

• Dibenzo-alpha-pyrones: These bioactive compounds present in the shilajit are the cause of many health advantages such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-stimulating qualities.

• Minerals and Trace elements: Some of the shilajit minerals are iron, copper, zinc, manganese, magnesium, and selenium. These minerals are necessary for the vast range of biological functions in the body such as the production of energy, the health of bones, and immune system operation.

• Humic Acid: Another form of organic acid that can be found in soil and sediment as well as shilajit is humic acid. Many health advantages of humic acid are anti-inflammatory, immune-stimulating, and detoxifying effects.

• Amino Acid: Shilajit includes a variety of amino acids, including phenylalanine, tryptophan, and methionine. These amino acids are necessary to track many many metabolic activities like — protein synthesis in the body.

• Carboxylic acids: Shilajit contains several carboxylic acids, which are well-known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Benefits include:

• Anti Inflammatory

• Boosts Memory

• Fertility

• Weight Loss

• Stress Reduction

• Immunity

• Anti Aging Property

• Improves Metabolism

• Hormonal Balancing

• And More

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