Shilajit is one of the most widely used medicines in Ayurveda due to its broad spectrum uses. Shilajit literally means ‘sweat of rocks’ in Sanskrit, it is a mineral pitch which oozes out from the rocks of Himalayas. Shilajit is one of the very important medicines of the ancient Ayurvedic medicine which is extensively used until today. It is a wonderful medicine which alone cures many diseases.
Source: Until 1991 it was believed that shilajit contains only mineral contents oozed out from rocks of Himalaya. Researches conducted in 1991 showed that it contains humus and organic plant material that has been compressed by layers of rock mixed with microbial metabolites. This research proved the actual potency of shilajit. Ancient Indian medical scholar Sushruta stated that “A gelatinous substance is secreted from the side of the mountains when they are heated by the rays of the sun in the months of Jyaishta and Ashadha (May and June). This substance is what is known as Çilájatu and it cures all distempers of the body.”
Traditional Uses: The Charaka Samhita states that ”there is no curable disease in the universe, which is not effectively cured by shilajit when it is administered at the appropriate time, in combination with suitable medicines and by adopting the prescribed method. When administered to a healthy person, with similar conditions it produces immense energy”. This opinion of Charaka is true and Shilajit is being used for many ailments of different organ systems.
Here are few of the disease cured by Shilajit:
1. Adoptogenic: It increases the resistance to stress, anxiety and rejuvenates the body.
2. Dermatological: Leprosy and parasitic infections of skin is effectively treated with Shilajit
3. Worms: It is a very good anthelminthic medicine.
4. Diabetes: It is prescribed for diabetes mellitus, renal stones and urinary tract infections.
5. Obesity: scraping effect of Shilajit on fat helps in losing weight.
6. Reproduction: It is extensively used to treat male and female reproductive problems. It is beneficial in cases of premature ejaculation, impotency and spermaturia(loss of sperms in urine). It is effective in treating dysmenorrhea and infertility in females.
7. Anemia: It is beneficial in treating anemia as it increases the production of red blood cells.
8. Neurological: Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and loss of consciousness can be treated with Shilajit.
9. Immune: It is proved to improve the immune system.
10. Bodybuilding: It helps in muscle building and losing unnecessary fat.
Research Studies: Many researches has been conducted on rats to confirm the effectiveness of Shilajit, here are few of the proven results:
1. Analgesic activity: Analgesic activity of aqueous suspension of shilajit justified its use in different painful conditions.
2. Anti-ulcerogenic activity: It has shown anti ulcerative properties by creating a mucus barrier on the walls on stomach.
3. Anxiolytic activity: It has significant anxiolytic activity, comparable qualitatively with that induced by diazepam.
4. Anti-Alzheimer: Shilajit has shown positive results in treating Alzheimer’s disease which is apparently untreatable by modern day medicines.
Final Words: Charaka has stated in his literature that Shilajit capsule, natural energy booster remedy, enables the user to witness a hundred summers on earth, free from disease and decay. This may sound as a line of exaggeration but the beneficial properties of Shilajit are a very big asset for medical field of all times.
Traditional Uses: The Charaka Samhita states that ”there is no curable disease in the universe, which is not effectively cured by shilajit when it is administered at the appropriate time, in combination with suitable medicines and by adopting the prescribed method. When administered to a healthy person, with similar conditions it produces immense energy”. This opinion of Charaka is true and Shilajit is being used for many ailments of different organ systems.
Here are few of the disease cured by Shilajit:
1. Adoptogenic: It increases the resistance to stress, anxiety and rejuvenates the body.
2. Dermatological: Leprosy and parasitic infections of skin is effectively treated with Shilajit
3. Worms: It is a very good anthelminthic medicine.
4. Diabetes: It is prescribed for diabetes mellitus, renal stones and urinary tract infections.
5. Obesity: scraping effect of Shilajit on fat helps in losing weight.
6. Reproduction: It is extensively used to treat male and female reproductive problems. It is beneficial in cases of premature ejaculation, impotency and spermaturia(loss of sperms in urine). It is effective in treating dysmenorrhea and infertility in females.
7. Anemia: It is beneficial in treating anemia as it increases the production of red blood cells.
8. Neurological: Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and loss of consciousness can be treated with Shilajit.
9. Immune: It is proved to improve the immune system.
10. Bodybuilding: It helps in muscle building and losing unnecessary fat.
Research Studies: Many researches has been conducted on rats to confirm the effectiveness of Shilajit, here are few of the proven results:
1. Analgesic activity: Analgesic activity of aqueous suspension of shilajit justified its use in different painful conditions.
2. Anti-ulcerogenic activity: It has shown anti ulcerative properties by creating a mucus barrier on the walls on stomach.
3. Anxiolytic activity: It has significant anxiolytic activity, comparable qualitatively with that induced by diazepam.
4. Anti-Alzheimer: Shilajit has shown positive results in treating Alzheimer’s disease which is apparently untreatable by modern day medicines.
Final Words: Charaka has stated in his literature that Shilajit capsule, natural energy booster remedy, enables the user to witness a hundred summers on earth, free from disease and decay. This may sound as a line of exaggeration but the beneficial properties of Shilajit are a very big asset for medical field of all times.
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