Shilajit
शिलाजीत
Shilajit ek sticky, tar-jaisa padarth hai jo pahadi chattanon se nikalta hai; Ayurveda mein ise rasayana maana jata hai.
Ye kya hai
Shilajit centuries mein plant material ke decomposition se banta hai aur Himalaya jaise pahadi ilaaqon ki chattanon se nikala jata hai.
Iska major component humic aur fulvic substances hote hain, plus minerals.
Traditional Ayurvedic use
Ye sadiyon se chali aa rahi practice hai — iska matlab clinically proven nahi hota.
- Stamina, strength aur general vitality ke liye rasayana ke roop mein.
- Classical formulations mein doosri herbs ke saath combined.
What research suggests
Neeche har point ke saath likha hai ki evidence kitna strong ya kitna uncertain hai.
Energy aur fatigue
Human studies are few and small. Claims about energy, testosterone or performance are not reliably established.
Mineral content
Composition varies a lot by source, so no consistent nutritional claim can be made.
Key nutrients / active compounds
- Fulvic acid
- Humic substances
- Trace minerals (highly variable)
Common forms
- Purified resin
- Powder
- Capsules
Safety & cautions
- Raw ya unpurified shilajit mein heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury), free radicals aur fungal contamination ka risk hota hai. Sirf properly purified, lab-tested products hi consider karein.
- Adulteration is a genuine and documented problem in this category.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding aur children mein avoid karna hi behtar hai — safety data nahi hai.
- Haemochromatosis (iron overload), kidney disease ya gout jaise conditions mein doctor se poochna zaroori hai.
FAQ
Kya shilajit safe hai?
Sabse bada factor purity hai. Unpurified shilajit contaminated ho sakta hai. Purified products bhi sabke liye suitable nahi hote — doctor se salah lein.
Kya shilajit stamina badhata hai?
Traditional use isi context mein hai, lekin human evidence limited hai. Isse guaranteed benefit nahi maana ja sakta.
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Important disclaimer
This page is for general education only. It describes traditional Ayurvedic use and, where available, what current research suggests. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis and not a prescription. Nothing here treats, prevents or cures any disease. Please talk to a qualified doctor or Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any herb — especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medicines, or living with a long-term condition.