Description
Item name: shilajit
Botanical name : Asphaltum punjabianum
The substance is known by different names, including Salajeet (Urdu: سلاجیت) in Pakistan, μούμια (in Greek), mumiyo or mumie (Russian: Мумиё), brag-shun or barakhshin (“oil of the mountains” in Mongolia and southern Russian Siberian regions near the Sayan Mountains such as Khakassia and Buryatia.Shilajit, also called mineral pitch, contains fulvic acid and many other minerals. There are numerous possible benefits of shilajit. Taking it as a powder or supplement may help boost brain function, slow the aging process, increase fertility, and more.Shilajit has been used in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, and the compounds in it appear to be beneficial for many conditions. In this article, learn about the benefits and possible side effects of this naturally-occurring substance.
