Shilajit is recognized as a herbo mineral ayurvedic drug. It naturally occurs in Himalayas. It is formed due to gradual decomposition of plants from 100s of years. Fulvic acid is the main active principle of this herbo mineral drug, which is responsible for its medicinal properties.
The name is coined by our acharyas due to its occurrence amidst rocks. ( Shila = rock , jit = born). Since it is found between rocks it is called shilajit.
Ayurveda acharyas, While explaining the occurrence of this herbo-mineral drug, mentions, that the rocks of the Himalayas when get heated due to strong sun rays of Jyeshta and ashada months, a semisolid shiny resin oozes from crevices of boulders. This is collected, dried, and purified for medicinal purposes.
Texts of ayurveda describe the medicinal properties of shilajit as follows.
It is spicy (katu rasa) and bitter (tikta rasa) to taste. After digestion, it retains the spicy taste (katu vipaka). It increases the heat in the body ( ushna veerya). It acts as an adaptogen or Rasayana. This material is described as “chedi”, which means it breaks the hardened toxins which are blocking micro channels ( srotas) of the body. It is also praised as “yogavahi”, the medicine which acts as a catalyst and carrier to help other biomolecules to reach the target tissues.
Shilajit for Male Sexual Function
This herbo mineral drug is used along with other stamina and energy-boosting ayurvedic medicines like kapikacchu (mucuna), gokshura (Tribulus), shatavari, etc to improve sexual functions in males. It helps in ayurvedic treatment for erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and low sperm count. Since this drug helps in the the management of diabetes, obesity, and blood cholesterol, it helps in erectile dysfunction which surfaces due to these lifestyle diseases.
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Helps in diabetes
Ayurveda acharyas recommend using this in diabetes (meha). Research shows that this herbo mineral drug helps in management of blood sugar levels. ( https://www.researchgate.net/publication/43560161 ). This study shows that use of this drug helps in the reduction of blood glucose levels.
Good for blood cholesterol Management
The same study shows, shilajit helps to produce beneficial effects on lipid profile. Ayurveda acharyas praise this as “chedi”. This is a property of breaking. This drug breaks the obstructions in blood vessels and helps in the easy flow of blood in arteries.
Helpful in weight management
Ayurveda acharyas praise this ingredient as medha hara or the one which destroys excess body fat. The property of “chedi” helps to break excess medha dhatu (body fat) and improves agni (metabolism). Hence this can be used in the management of “sthoulya” or obesity.
Helps to boost Strength and Stamina
Processed shilajit which is also called shilajit rasayana helps to boost strength and stamina, and reduces fatigue and tiredness. It slows down the aging process and acts as an anti-aging agent. It helps men to perform better and last longer.
This nourishes dhatus or body tissues and helps to build strong muscles. Hence ayurveda practitioners recommend this for bodybuilders.
Usually, Shilajit is added with other vajikarana herbs like gokshura, vidarikand, shatavari, safed musli, kapkacchu and ashwagandha to boost stamina, energy, and endurance in men. It is one of the best Ayurvedic medicine for stamina and energy.
Rejunol capsule with shilajit is an Ayurvedic medicine to boost stamina and energy. This capsule contains the most potent stamina and energy-boosting ayurvedic herbs.
( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296184/ )
