What is shilajit?
Shilajit is a sticky, tar-like resin that seeps from rocks high in the mountains of northern Pakistan, formed over centuries from plant matter compressed in the rock. Raw shilajit is collected, then purified before use.
Traditional benefits
- Taken in South Asian and Unani traditions as a daily tonic for energy and stamina.
- Naturally rich in fulvic acid and dozens of trace minerals.
- Traditionally used by men and women for vitality, and in winter for warmth.
- Studied by researchers for its antioxidant properties.
How to take shilajit resin
- 1Take a rice- to pea-sized piece (about 300–500 mg) with a clean spoon.
- 2Dissolve it in a cup of warm (not boiling) water or milk. Add honey if you like.
- 3Drink once a day, morning or night, on an empty stomach or after a light meal.
- 4Many people take it for 6–8 weeks, then pause for a couple of weeks.
Start with a smaller dose for the first week, and never more than the recommended amount.
Who should avoid it
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Children
- Anyone with a heart condition, gout, iron overload or on regular medication, unless their doctor agrees
Where ours comes from
Our shilajit comes from partner collectors in the north whom we've visited. It's purified and checked batch by batch before it's sealed in Zareen jars, and delivered anywhere in Pakistan.
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.
