Shilajit (pronounced shee-lah-jeet) is a Sanskrit word meaning roughly “conqueror of mountains” — from shila (rock/mountain) and jit (conquer/win). Shilajit is a thick, sticky, tar like substance that is found in high mountain ranges.
In its natural state it is found as an exudate from rocks high in the mountains. Because it appears to flow from the rocks the ancients often referred to it as the “sweat of the mountains” or “the tears of the rocks”. The Ayurvedic physicians of India prizing it highly as medicine.
How shilajit forms is unknown, but it is thought to be the product of the centuries long decay and amalgamation of plants, herbs and minerals found at high altitude in the mountains. Analysis shows that Shilajit is full of primarily humic and fulvic acids that are themselves made up of a rich blend of organic molecules.
Jar of Shilajit resin by GoodGuru
Shilajit has over ~ 80 minerals, including iron, zinc, copper, silver, chromium, selenium, gold and magnesium. There are amino acids such as glycine, lysine, tyrosine and glutamic acid, fatty acids such as oleic acid and linoleic acid, triterpenes, sterols and polyphenols, to name a few …et cetera.
Shilajit is classified in Ayurveda as a “Rasayana” substance. A rejuvenator, renewing the body, preventing ailments and enhancing the quality of life. Restoring strength, energy and endurance.
Looking at research on Shilajit and what ailments it could be used for, we find interesting applications:-
- heart disease
- mental and neurological disorders
- high cholesterol and raised blood lipids
- chronic pain
- high blood sugar, diabetes
- inflammation, pain
- allergies, autoimmune
- hormonal imbalance
These problems affecting mainly run down, older or chronically ill people. Shilajit may indeed be an Ayurvedic secret to maintaining a healthy body and fighting age related physical and mental decline.
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