Nutritional and traditional profile

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What genuine Shilajit is, and how it forms

Shilajit is a dark, sticky resinous substance that seeps slowly from rock formations at high altitudes in the Himalayas, Karakoram, and other mountain ranges. It forms over centuries, the compressed decomposition of organic plant matter between rock layers, slowly liquefied and pushed to the surface by geothermal pressure in summer months.

The result is a mineral-dense, fulvic acid-rich exudate that has been part of Ayurvedic practice for thousands of years.

Ours is sourced from Kinnaur's high-altitude rock formations, collected when it naturally seeps in summer, minimal processing, no synthetic additives, no dilution with water or mineral powders.

How to identify genuine Shilajit, the four tests

Test 1: The warm water dissolution test

Drop a small pea-sized amount into a glass of warm water. Genuine shilajit dissolves completely, turning the water a uniform dark amber or brownish colour.

Fake products either don't dissolve fully, leave undissolved gritty residue, or cloud the water without dissolving.

Test 2: The warmth test

Hold a small piece in your palm. Genuine shilajit softens and becomes pliable with the warmth of your hand. If it stays hard and brittle at room temperature without any change in your palm after 30 to 60 seconds, it's likely compressed powder, not genuine resin.

Test 3: Smell

Authentic shilajit has a distinctive earthy, slightly sulphuric, bituminous smell. It's not pleasant in isolation, but it's unmistakable.

Fake products are often odourless or have an artificially added mineral smell that's generic and flat.

Test 4: Flame test

A small piece of genuine shilajit held near (not in) a flame softens and may bubble slightly but does not ignite, catch fire, or produce a large flame.

Fake products often contain additives that flare or produce coloured flame.

How to take Shilajit

Dosage

Start with a pea-sized amount (approximately 100 to 150mg) once daily. Dissolve in warm water, warm milk, or herbal tea. Allow 4 to 6 weeks of consistent daily use before evaluating effects. Shilajit's traditional use is as a long-term tonic, not an immediate stimulant.

• Morning use: Many practitioners recommend taking shilajit in the morning for energy and focus.
• With milk: Traditional Ayurvedic preparation is shilajit dissolved in warm milk (ksheer paka). Particularly associated with strength and vitality support.
• Dose progression: After 2 to 3 weeks, some people increase to twice daily. Do not exceed 300mg per day without guidance from a qualified practitioner.

Who should NOT take Shilajit

⚠ Please read this section carefully before purchasing. Shilajit is not suitable for everyone.

• Pregnant women: Avoid. Insufficient safety data for use during pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding women: Avoid. Insufficient safety data.
• People with gout: Shilajit may increase uric acid levels. Consult your doctor.
• People on blood thinners: Fulvic acid may interact with anticoagulant medication. Discuss with your doctor before use.
• People with haemochromatosis: High iron content of shilajit may exacerbate iron overload conditions.
• Children: Not intended for use in children without qualified medical guidance.