Shilajit is a natural, tar-like substance that forms in the rocks of high mountain ranges—especially the Himalayas, Altai, Caucasus, and Tibetan Plateau—over centuries through the decomposition of plant and microbial matter. It oozes out of the rocks during warmer seasons and is collected, purified, and consumed as a mineral-rich health supplement.

In Ayurveda and Unani medicine, Shilajit is considered a Rasayana (rejuvenator) and is used to:

• Support energy and stamina
• Improve cognitive function
• Enhance libido and male fertility
• Promote healthy aging
• Improve nutrient absorption

Scientific Research:

Modern studies have looked into Shilajit’s potential for:

• Mitochondrial function support
• Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
• Possible benefits for chronic fatigue, male fertility, and memory enhancement

However, while there is promising preliminary research, more clinical studies are needed to substantiate many health claims.

Appearance: Dark brown to blackish resin, sticky and tar-like at room temperature.

Taste: Bitter and slightly smoky.

Origin: Primarily found in the Himalayas, especially in Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, and India.

Shilajit is rich in:

• Fulvic acid (a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound)
• Humic acid
• Trace minerals (like iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium)
• Dibenzo-alpha-pyrones (antioxidant compounds)

Since the composition of all the minerals differs slightly from region to region, it is difficult to create a universal equation. Not to mention, the fulvic acid portion of Shilajit makes it virtually impossible, as nobody could tell you what the chemical formula for fulvic acid itself is!

While this may be the case regarding the chemical formula, a basic empirical formula was suggested by R. G. Yusupov in 1979: 4</a>

CaSi(KNa)C25H57O26 + C6H6O3