Latin name: Asphaltum punjabinum

Malayalam name: Kanmada

Sanskrit name: Shilajathu ,Shaileya ,Shilaja, Shilasweda, Adrija, Gaireya etc.

INTRODUCTION TO SHILAJATHU

• Identified as Black Bitumen
• It is a blackish-colored mineral-category drug
• The word ‘Shilajathu’ is derived from the Sanskrit term ‘Shila’- which means Rock, ‘Jathu’- Laaksha (a kind of resin)
• ‘Shilajathu’- The one which conquers the mountains.

COMPOSITION

          Fulvic acid is the main constituent of Shilajathu.

BENEFITS

Anti Aging	Prevents intestinal issues
Rejuvenating	Boosts Libido and Fertility
Strengthens the body	Improves cardiac functioning
Hypoglycemic (Reduces blood sugar level)	Guards Against Digestive Problems
Enhances the brain functions	Reduces pain and inflammation

 Shilajathu is a potent rejuvenative drug. It is a mineral drug, unlike herbal rejuvenative drugs like Ashwagandha, Kapikacchu etc

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS

(Shilajathu should not be ingested in its unpurified and unprocessed form)

Excessive amounts or impurities may cause difficulties like;

• Burning sensation in the feet
• Excessive heat throughout the body
• Itching
• Hives 
• Dizziness
• Increased heart rate

IMPORTANT AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS

• Arogyavardhini rasa
• Chandraprabha vati
• Yogaraja rasa
• Shiva gutika                

     

CAUTION: All medications described here are being used solely for educational reasons. This does not replace seeking expert medical advice. Before using any drugs, please seek the advice of a licensed Ayurvedic practitioner. Please keep out of the reach of children.