Shilajit

Mystery from the Himalaya
What is Shilajit?

There is still no simple answer to the question of what shilajit is. It is also known as Mumijo and under the botanical name Asphaltum punjabinum. Science assumes that it is a mixture of plant components and rock that forms over many years. The prerequisites seem to be the presence of plants that produce milky sap, clean air and long exposure to sunlight. Some scientists therefore describe shilajit as a kind of composted humus, which hardens and solidifies over time. 

Shilajit comes from the Indian Sanskrit and means something like "conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness". That says a lot, doesn't it? ;-)

A major component of shilajit is fulvic acid. However, up to 84 different nutrients were found. These included humic acids, fatty acids, amino acids, minerals, trace elements, resins and waxes.

The color spectrum ranges from light brown to black, in rare cases reddish or even bluish. The consistency of the material can also vary and can be crumbly, powdery or solid and waxy. 

The reason for these differences is the different compositions of the ingredients in shilajit. A reddish shilajit contains more copper, for example.

It was originally used primarily in Asia, as there is a high occurrence in the Himalayas. Shilajit is also found in the mountains of Russia. However, it can also be found in Norway, Chile and other countries with very high mountains. The largest deposits are found in the Himalayas at altitudes of 1000 and 5000 meters. There it forms in rock crevices and emerges when the sun heats the rocks.

It is unclear whether shilajit can be declared as vegan. It cannot be ruled out that it may also contain animal ingredients. 

What is shilajit used for?

Shilajit is an important drug in Ayurvedic alternative medicine and has been used for countless years to treat countless diseases. There have already been several studies on the medicinal effects of shilajit, particularly in India and Russia. 

Among other things, it can help with various inflammations in the body due to the anti-inflammatory effect of fulvic acid.

Some studies on rats have indicated a positive effect of ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract.

Shilajit has also been shown to have positive effects on brain trauma and diseases of the central nervous system. Individual studies have found improvements in cognitive abilities.

Since shilajit is produced in high mountains, it is convenient that it can apparently also help with altitude sickness. It is said to be part of the regular diet of the Sherpas in the Himalayas. 

Shilajit in our product range

Shilajit is currently only approved for food supplements in the EU. Please also note that some specifications have a higher minimum order quantity of 100kg.

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Disclaimer

For legal reasons, we would like to point out that some of the above statements require further research and studies in order to prove them scientifically. Therefore, not all statements can currently be recognized by conventional medicine.

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