Shilajit is also called as ‘shilajitu’ in ayurvedic treatment. Shilajit has various benefits. It gives youthfulness in humans and is also a cure for various diseases. It is considered as nectar or Amrit of God to humans. It is an end product of plants deposition buried centuries ago and due to pressure got dumped in mountains and are preserved there.
Shilajit is like a resin obtained from Himalayas, which is slimy when touched, soft, heavy and pure. It color is brown to blackish. It is also soluble in water. Shilajit is also known by other names like asphaltum, girij and mineral pitch. It is found in Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet and Kumaon region of India. The monkeys in forest region, eat shilajit to cure various ailments.
Health Benefits of Shilajit
There are various health benefits of shilajit. It is used for general physical strengthening, blood sugar stabilization, anti ageing, bone healing, kidney rejuvenation, brain functioning, kidney rejuvenation, arthritis and many other ailments –
- Shilajit helps in increasing the energy responsible for sexual and spiritual power. It is also called Indian Viagra.
- Shilajit helps in blood purification, improves pancreas functioning and digestion.
- It enhances movement of minerals, such as phosphorus, magnesium and calcium into bones and muscle tissue.
- It accelerates protein processing and also stimulates energy releasing reactions.
- Shilajit helps in diabetes prevention and controls blood sugar level.
- The herb stimulates immune system and also improves recovery process after exercise.
- It also counteracts fatigue and debility.
- Shilajit is also an antioxidant and can neutralize any free radical present in the body.
- It is recommended for making red blood cells.
Hence, shilajit has various health benefits. It contains 84 types of minerals which are required for proper energy metabolism of the body. The minerals present in shilajit are in ionic form.
