Entomologically ‘Shilajit’ is formed with two words ‘Shila’ meaning stone or rock and ‘Jit’ refers to the conquerer which means it can conquer even the rock let alone the diseases. It is a blackish-brown, tar-like substance found in the Himalayan rocks. The substance is formed with a complex mixture of organic and inorganic components, including fulvic acid, humic acid, iron, calcium, and magnesium. The other components are zinc, sodium, potassium, amino acids, vitamins, and sterols.
Shilajit is regarded as one of the best and major medicines for various diseases according to Ayurveda (The ancient science of medicine) and has been used for centuries for the health and well-being of patients for the balanced state of body, mind, and spirit in unison. Along with its medicinal significance, it carries beautification importance helping for healthy skin, hair growth, and anti-aging with antioxidant properties
The fascinating substance ‘Shilajit’ is available in the form of powder, capsules, and liquid most commonly consumed with warm water or milk after dissolving it. The natural substance without any mixture of chemicals or adulteration, has been the subject of attraction from ancient times till today for its medicinal, beautification, and other potential health benefits to consumers and researchers alike. It has been used more commonly for a variety of health conditions, including fatigue, allergies, anemia, and sexual dysfunction.
Advised not to take it raw, it is still a matter of extensive research to explore and prove the mentioned curative qualities and more potential traits.
The Benefits of Shilajit:
Despite its minor side effects, the major benefits in terms of medicinal, beautification, and well-being are mentioned below:
A. Medicinal Benefits
Shilajit is well known for the cure of a variety of diseases from the ancient period and is mentioned as Ayurvedic medicine influencing people well even today for:
- 1. Alzheimer’s Disease: The basic component of Shilajit is Fulvic Acid, containing antioxidants that contribute to preventing the build-up of Tau Protein and reduce inflammation as a consequence saving brain cell damage. The prevention of brain cell damage controls the progressive brain disorder with problems related to memory, behavior, and thinking ultimately keeping Alzheimer’s disease at bay.
- 2. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The long-term condition of extreme tiredness or fatigue termed, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is associated with mitochondrial dysfunction. Researchers have found out that the intake of Shilajit has controlled mitochondrial dysfunction and boosted functionality improving energy levels with its supplements.
- 3. Low Testosterone Level: Shilajit is commonly used for the treatment of low testosterone levels that cause a low sex drive, hair loss, loss of muscle mass, fatigue, and high body fat.
- 4. Aging: The experts recommend the regular use of Shilajit for longevity, a slower process of aging, and overall better health. It is rich in Fulvic acid which is a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory due to which it prevents free radicals and cellular damage.
- 5. Altitude Sickness: A higher altitude can cause pulmonary edema, insomnia, lethargy, body pain, dementia, and hypoxia due to low atmospheric pressure, cold temperatures, or high wind velocity. Shilajit contains Fulvic acid and more than 84 minerals to provide numerous health benefits. The antioxidant in Shilajit improves immunity and memory, an anti-inflammatory, an energy booster, and a diuretic to remove excess fluid from your body to counteract ailments related to altitude sickness.
- 6. Iron Deficiency Anemia: Due to a low-iron diet, blood loss, or an inability to absorb iron can cause Iron Deficiency Anemia. Fatigue, weakness, cold hands and feet, headache, and irregular heartbeat are the symptoms of the disease. The regular supplement of Shilajit which is rich in iron gradually increases the iron levels with hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cells.
- 7. Infertility: Shilajit contains the elements or chemicals to increase the total sperm count and sperm motility. The sperm motility and increase in sperm levels cure male infertility.
- 8. Cardiac Diseases: Shilajit improves the health of the heart preventing heart injuries and healthy heart after the regular supplement.
The natural substance used as a cure for many diseases from ancient ages as Ayurvedic medicine carries a large number of elements beneficial for human health that need to be explored and utilized for the medicinal and well-being of health.
