Why fakes are common
Real shilajit is rare and slow to collect and purify, so sellers stretch it with fillers, tar, or other resins.
Five tests
- 1Cold-warm test: real resin is hard and brittle when cold, and soft and stretchy in warm hands.
- 2Water test: dissolve a piece in warm water. Real shilajit dissolves fully, turning the water golden-brown, with no grit left.
- 3Flame test: real shilajit bubbles but doesn't burn into ash or flame.
- 4Smell: earthy and smoky, never chemical or sweet.
- 5Alcohol test: real shilajit doesn't dissolve in alcohol.
Buy from someone who can trace it
Ask where it was collected and how it was purified. We can tell you exactly where ours comes from.
This article is general information about nutrition and traditional use, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a health condition, please speak to your doctor first.
