‘Shilajit’ sanskrit word that bares meaning ‘rock-like’. It is a thicky substance with, yellowish brown or pitch black colour. The colours mostly vary due to its difference in composition. Due to its source, the rock, it is sometimes described as ‘mineral herb’. It seeps from the cracks on the mountains caused by the warmth from the sun. It is found in the Caucasus mountains, Altai mountains, Tibet mountains and The Himalayas mountains.

Due to its medicinal qualities, Shilajit is used in Ayurveda as a natural remedy for treating a number of health problems. Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine and according to the research and the investigations by the scientists, it was discovered that Shilajit contained 85 minerals in ionic form including triterpenes and aromatic carboxylic acid, as well as humic acid and fulvic acid that was much beneficial for human treatment.

Using the mouse as a model by the scientist, it was noted that Shilajit reduced sugar leval in the animal. Hence got considered for diabetes treatment. Not only was is discovered for curing diabetes but also some other more diseases; Urinary system, epilepsy, edema, memory disorders, tumors, wasting, ejaculation disorders and others more that are still being discovered. It is actually believed to be a cure to almost all kinds of diseases and health disorders. Suprisingly, it is also said to have the capabilty of reducing aging by rejuvinating (renewal of activity or apperance and also way of restoring to a former state).

It was also noted by the scientists the reasons behind Shilajit’s capability to cure numerous diseases.

This was all possible due to the difference in composition of the minerals. The variation in the mineral composition was brought about by divergence in climate and the rock’s layout of the area where the Shilajit was found. For example, the Shilajit found in the Antarctica was found to contain glycerol.

Some of the capabilities of the Shilajit are said to be exagerated by the marketers hence still research is being done to confirm all the claims. Anyway many have said it works, and it is adviced that you should be sure of it before usage because it might be harmful to your health. Note to take the right dosage as stipulated by the physiologist. One of the most powerful and authentic source of Shilajit is the herbal supplement Shilajit ES. It is widely used and trusted Shilajit product available all over the world and is manufactured in the foothills of the Himalayas.