Shilajit (mineral pitch) 60/650 mg Vegicaps

Ingredients: Organically grown Mineral pitch Description: Shilajit is an exudate that is pressed out from layers of rock in the mountains. It is composed of humus and organic plant material that has been compressed by layers of rock. Source Shilajit is obtained from rocks in the Himalayan region. It is a form of mineral that drips from the cracks of the rocks during hot weather. It is the decomposition of the plant matter in the rocks centuries before. The bio-transformed plant matter is extruded from the rocks by geothermal pressures. It is collected in raw form for further purification. Walking high in the Himalayan Mountains a thick rich paste oozing out from the rocks in the towering cliffs is Shilajit. It increases the core energy responsible for sexual and spiritual power the same force that is withered by stress and anxiety. The use of Shilajit is for renewing vitality. Shilajit is the most important drug of Ayurvedic and folk- medicine systems. In the raw form it is a bituminous substance which is a compact mass of vegetable organic matter composed of dark red gummy matrix. It is bitter in taste. In the Ayurvedic texts it is called as silajatu or shilajatu but is commonly known as Shilajit. Its Sanskrit meaning is conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness. Discovery of Shilajit: Shilajit has been used for thousands of years and for as many different health problems. It is listed as a healing agent in ancient Sanskrit writings and is used today in Ayurvedic health practices. The discovery is said to be made by Himalayan villagers observing large white monkeys migrate to the mountains in the warm summer months. The monkeys were seen to be chewing a semi-soft substance that flowed from between layers of rock. The villagers attributed the monkey’s great strength longevity and wisdom to the substance. They began to consume it themselves and reported a broad spectrum of improvements in health. It seemed to give them more energy relieve digestive problems increase sex drive improve memory and cognition improve diabetes reduce allergies improve the quality and quantity of life and it seemed to cure all diseases. Processing of Shilajit Approximately 40% of the raw material remain after extraction. Proper extraction is very important to guarantee a consistent high level of active ingredients remove inactive substances remove harmful free radicals and mycotoxin producing fungi and fungal toxins. Good quality Shilajit is then standardized to guarantee consistent levels of the active ingredients. Attributed Medicinal Properties / Healing Properties : Urinary problems: Shilajit is used in kidney function. It is effective in treating burning urine incontinence of urine due to enlarged prostate or stone in the bladder or kidney. Increases sex drive: Shilajit in India is an aphrodisiac. It is well known that Shilajit would return the libido of people to a level comparable to a teenager. Diabetes: High blood sugar is a growing (literally) health problem today. Millions of people around the world have some degree of high blood sugar and are progressing on to diabetes. Shilajit has long been used for the prevention and treatment of diabeties in Ayervedic medicine. Antioxidant: Antioxidants can safely neutralize a free radical without becoming a free radical them self. Shilajit is a powerful antioxidant that has the added benefit of being able to cross the blood-brain barrier. Anti-inflammatory: Shilajit is a very powerful anti-inflammatory agent. It has been shown to reduce acute chemically induced edema by 77%. The antioxidant properties also help to prevent inflammation. Anemia: Iron is required to make red blood cells. Shilajit is a good source of trace minerals and contains iron. The fulvic acids help carry the iron into the body making it bio-available. Arthritis: It literally means joint inflammation. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help to decrease and relieve joint inflammation and pain. The effects on the neurotransmitters in the brain also seem to help relieve joint pain. Cholesterol: Shilajit was found to lower serum cholesterol liver cholesterol serum triglycerides and serum phospholipids in test subjects feed high cholesterol diet. Shilajit amplifies the benefits of other herbs by enhancing their bio-availability. It helps transport nutrients deep into the tissue and removes deep-seated toxins. Shilajit improves memory and the ability to handle stress. Shilajit reduces recovery time in muscle bone and nerve injuries. Shilajit stimulates the immune system and reduces chronic fatigue. It is adaptogen (Rasayana) that helps to combat immune disorders urinary tract disorders nervous disorders and sexual dissatisfaction. It promotes strong bones and heals damages muscle tissues osteoarthritis and porous.