Silajit is one of the wonder medicines of Ayurveda. It is a mineral that oozes out from the rocks of the great Himalayan mountains during the warm summer. Silajit is a Sanskrit word, meaning “Conqueror of mountains and thus destroyer of weakness”. As per Ayurveda it is known by many names – silajatu, saileya, adrya, girija, asmaja, dhatuja, asmajatuka, sailaja and asmasambhava.
References from Ayurveda
This wonder mineral and its medicinal properties are described in multiple ancient Ayurvedic texts. Caraka Samhita states “Stones of metal in the mountains get heated up by the sun and the fluid that comes out of them in the form of smooth and clean gum is called silajatu. Susruta Samhita states “A gelatinous substance that is secreted from the side of the mountains when they have become heated by the rays of the sun in the months of Jyaishta (May/June) and Ashada (June/July). This substance is what is know as silajatu and it cures all disorders of the body”. Rasa Kamadhenu states “In the summer (May-July) when the Himalayan mountain rock is heated up, six types of gum-resin come out”. Silajit is a blackish-brown extract, obtained from the steep rocks of the Himalayas at altitudes between 1000 and 5000 meters in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh.
Types of Silajit
Caraka Samhita states there are four types based on the metal from which the gum-resin oozes out – gold, silver, copper and iron. Susruta Samhita states two additional types including tin and lead. Astanga hrdaya also mentions these six types of Silajit. All these texts highlight that the silajit from iron is the most effective. Health benefits of this panecea Caraka Samhit! states that there is no curable disease in the universe, which is not effectively cured by silajit when it is administered at the appropriate time, in combination with suitable drugs and by adopting the prescribed method. Silajit is an excellent rejunvenator for the body. It is known to aid a wide range of body functions stating from cardiovascular problems (such as hypertension, anemia), Nervous problems, Obesity, Arthritis, urinary tract issues to sexual disorders. It is known to be effective against Diabetes and even critical problems such as Cancer and Alzheimers.
The Myth about Silajit
Most silajit brands in the market promote and highlight it as a sexual stimulant. Some also believe
that it merely has a placebo effect and is not a real cure. However, silajit is much beyond that. It rejuvenates the body by increasing the blood circulation and helps cure a lot of health problems.
Our Brand Promise
Purity is our culture and not just a statement. This silajit is carefully handcrafted by Ayurvedic experts using authentic raw materials from the Himalayas. It is prepared in a very traditional method following ancient wisdom and not factory made. This ensures purity of not just our product but also the health of our customers.
Dosage
As prescribed by a physician.