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Sanskrit |
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Shilajeet |
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English
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Asphalt,
Mineral Pitch, Jew's Pitch |
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Latin name |
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Asphaltum |
Description:
Shilajit in Sanskrit means "conqueror of mountains & destroyer of
weakness".
Shilajit is a compact
mass of bituminous substance ejected from crevices of rocks in the
lower Himalayas and Nepal, during hot weather. It consists of
vegetable organic matter, composed of dark red, gummy matrix,
interspersed with vegetable fibers and earthy matter.
Shilajit is bitter in
taste. It smells like the cow's stale urine. Monkeys use this
natural remedy for various health ailments, that is the reason they stay healthy and
live a long time.
There are four
varieties of Shilajit:
- Gold (Sauvarna) Shilajit (red
color)
- Silver (Rajat) Shilajit
(white color)
- Copper (Tamra) Shilajit
(blue color)
- Iron (Lauha) Shilajit
(blackish brown color)
The black Shilajit is
the variety used for healing.
Ayurvedic
Pharmacodynamic properties:
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Rasa |
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Tikta
(Bitter),
Kashaya (Astringent) |
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Guna |
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Laghu
(Small),
Snigdh (Unctous) |
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Virya |
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Ushna
(Hot) |
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Vipaka |
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Madhura
(Sweet) |
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Doshakarma |
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Vatakapha hara (Vata
Kapha Pacifying), Balya (Strength Promoting), Rasayana
(Rejuvenator), Vajikarna (Aphrodisiac) |
Useful parts:
The paste oozing from
the rocks.
Chemical composition:
The active
principle of Shilajit is fulvic acid and the chemical
composition of fulvic acid is as follows:
Fulvic mineral
complex is 100% natural organic water extraction from
75 million year old earthly deposit and contains approximately 74 essential complexed and dissloved minerals and trace elements. It
contains 42% fulvic acid solids.
Medicinal
properties:
Shilajit contains 84 types of
minerals in natural ionic form which are very vital for maintaining
the Equilibrium of Energy Metabolism in our body. These minerals are
different from the other mineral supplements available in
market. The minerals found in Shilajeet are in ionic form and
have been absorbed previously by rich plant life and returned
back to earth so they are easily and completely absorbed by the body
cells.
Medicinal uses:
It is useful in treating burning urine, incontinence of urine
due to enlarged prostate or stone in the bladder or kidney.
Shilajit increases the fertility
by increasing the male reproductive hormones
3. Diabetes: Shilajit
helps in treating and preventing
High blood sugar
Purified form of Shilajit
acts as natural antioxidant that has the added benefit
of being able to cross the blood-brain barrier.
Purified Shilajit is a very
powerful anti-inflammatory agent. It has been shown to reduce acute
chemically induced edema by 77%. The antioxidant properties also
help to prevent inflammation.
Shilajit is a good source of trace minerals and
contains iron. The fulvic acid present in it helps in carrying the iron into the body
making it bio-available.
The
antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory properties of Shilajit
help to decrease and relieve joint inflammation and pain. The
effects on the neurotransmitters in the brain also seem to help
relieve joint pain.
8. Female care :Shilajit
nourishes the Female Reproductive organs by healthy
production of female hormones which helps in maintaining the
feminine health at all stages .(menstruating, lactating ,
menopausal)
Shilajit
amplifies the benefits of other herbs by enhancing their
bio-availability. It helps transport nutrients deep into the tissue
and removes deep-seated toxins. Shilajit improves memory and the
ability to handle stress. Shilajit reduces recovery time in muscle,
bone and nerve injuries. Shudh Shilajit stimulates the immune system
and reduces chronic fatigue. It is adaptogen (Rasayana) that helps
to combat immune disorders, urinary tract disorders, nervous
disorders and sexual dissatisfaction. It promotes strong bones and
heals damages, muscle tissues, osteoarthritis .
Dose
: Dose 250 - 500 mg twice daily mixed with warm water.
Important formulations:
This product is Shilajit purified extract and not bulk Shilajit powder.
Precuation:
It is
advisable not to use
Shilajeet in patients with high uric acid levels or with febrile diseases.
Do not take Shilajeet without the consent of a qualified
professional.
Summary:
Technically, shilajit is an exudate that is pressed out from layers of
rock in the most sacred and highest mountains in Nepal and other areas.
It is composed of humus and organic plant material that has been
compressed by layers of rock. Humus is formed when soil microorganisms
decompose animal and plant material into elements usable by plants.
Plants are the source of all our food and humus is the source of plant
food. Unlike other soil humus, shilajit humus consists of 60-80% organic
mass.
Over sixty years of clinical research has shown that shilajit has
positive effects on humans. It increases longevity, improves memory and
cognitive ability, reduces allergies , respiratory problems,
stress, and relieves digestive troubles. It is anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant, and eliminates free radicals. The research proves that shilajit increases immunity, strength, and endurance, and lives up to
its ancient reputation as the "destroyer of weakness."
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