I saw this post and showed it to My landlord, out of joy he told me not to pay house rent for the rest of the year. I'm so happy, thank you so much for sharing this post.
I was looking for information on shilajit and found this gem of a video…all thanks to you…I know it’s much to ask for but it will be great if you can suggest a shilajit brand which is pure as there are 100 of them now…it will be a great help… keep up the good work
The short answer is 'no' - its best to buy the rock and extract yourself, however, getting decent rock is now a problem, you quite often get 1 batch that is pretty good, then the next order you get a bag of sand. I bought a few samples and got them tested, no great. The guy I got these samples from is listed above, you could give him a try. Glad you liked the video.
Very scientific approach in defining the whole process, otherwise, there are varied stories in the air about Shilajit. Thanks for sharing such a factual documentary.
I found this presentation to be very interesting as I'm always interested in ancient elements for health and longevity. I had bought a packet of Shilajit powder from a good source some months back and wanted to get more info on it's health benefits but never got to doing that. However, it's as if this video woke me up not only to research more but to actually start ingesting it. Thank you so much and also for the links provided, I'll check them out. 👍
Hi Henrique, an simple answer to this question is complex - there are of course many facilities in Indian making / preparing and colleges teaching, but not easy to point to one and say - there. Also, I'm maybe not the best person to answer this question. I've only visited a handful of locations so cannot speak for them all. Maybe good to start close home and get the basics down first. Are you in EU? You could get my book also, that's a good place to start: Rasa Shastra ~ The Hidden Art of Medical Alchemy see: www.amazon.co.uk/Rasa-Shastra-Hidden-Medical-Alchemy/dp/1848191073#reader_1848191073
@Netera Alchemy Thank you Bro for taking time to enlighten us, I would be glad to know that what proportion/weight in grams/kgs/liters of each of three ingredients >1.Raw Shilajit /2. Milk/Triphula are added together?
Thanks for the message, no problem, glad you felt enlightened. Shilajit in this video was 2.5kg (I think). You lose a certain amount due to impurity of material, hence the cleaning process. Milk 1ltr. Triphala was maybe 4 ltr. Triphala is 8-1 ratio, so 8 parts water to 1pt triphala, reduced to 1pt. Its a standard Ayurvedic mix. You need to start with quite a large amount, then reduce. Making triphala decoction is the longest bit. In Indian some companies just use milk only, but I'd not recommend. Make sure triphala is added last.
@@Neteralchemy I am grateful bro, You re offering a real deal with full responsibility i appreciate that & would upload you my vid results for the same recipe as soon as i made it. Thanks Again!
I heard that in Ayurveda, the process of making Shilajit is by sun dried method. Boiling the Shilajit will decrease its effect. Please tell us more about sun dried method. Thank you
Both methods are given. Caraka Samhita mentions cooking to aid its mixing with other materials. Very high temperature is applied to obtain Sattva. Usually the sun dried method is applied because it requires less effort and is essentially a free cooking source. I'm not sure why heating would lessen its effect? What is being neutralised by the application of low heat i.e.: 100 degrees (boiling water).
Shilajit - is just one of many medicines. As its mineral based its potentially more potent. But there are of course substitutes - it’s a case of availability.
Hi and thanks for question. The problem with offering it commercially is that production is time consuming and so costly. In addition, some of the brands I've been able to test are pretty poor, low content or so called extracts. There are a few people who continue to supply the real thing, but equally I have bought from my original sources only to be sold 'cut' shilajit, usually mixed with sugar to bulk up quantity. The commercially available shilajit is relatively low cost but in some cases a gamble on what you actually get. Where are you in the world? I can maybe suggest a few suppliers.
I've been speaking with a doctor in Indian who processes his own, his images look good. You could try him and see if he'd be able to supply. His name is Dr. Prasad Pisal or take a look at his instagram posts: elementalmedicines - :-)
I've been speaking with a doctor in Indian who processes his own, his images look good. You could try him and see if he'd be able to supply. His name is Dr. Prasad Pisal or take a look at his instagram posts: elementalmedicines - :-)
I know him, yes, I think he's authentic. He's a one-man-band, but seems to work with integrity and honesty. I did mention him on here someplace but I think he said he has plenty of work. Good luck and let me know how you get on :-)
Very interested in the technical side of this; what is Anupana? Something used to help absorption? A bit like in western alchemy alcohol, fat and salt (spirit, sulphur and salt) are used in combination to shuttle the active ingredients into the cells?
@@Neteralchemy I've recently read that milk actually binds to some of the amioacids of the shilajit, making them inert or something similar, and reducing its therapeutic value. Do you happen to know anything about that?
@@YouNolf No, not come across that. Milk has been given as a suitable medium to use in combination with Shilajit - admittedly more energetic than for its chemical properties. Also, milk as we know it is pretty poor quality these days. Homogenisation of milk or blending from different variety of cows might be a detrimental factor in its use. In India some factories were using UHT milk to clean Shilajit, god knows what that’s doing to the end product.
do you still take it? I think it's nice to make your own like you did. For some reason i don't really trust the ready to take once that are on the market
Shilajit is a medicine and so not really necessary to take all the time, although people may take more regularly due to the effects described. The one thing people often miss is that it’s not necessarily what you take, it’s what you are able to assimilate (digest). Many of these rasayana (tonics) were taken in larger quantity after periods of extended purification. There is a danger that without pre-preparing the body - tonics can become material that does not get used and may even contribute to ill health. I've tied lots of Shilajit, there is benefit to be sure, but it’s generally not recommended for everyone. Also it is not necessary to take all the time. If you read back through the many conversations on here you will see some of the contraindications of Shilajit as well as the benefits. AND like you said, yes, definitely better to process yourself.
hi very interesting video.. can you mention the ratios of the water, triphala and milk with respect to shilajit... i live in lahaul and we get access to pure shialjit this season.
Quite commonly in India. Milk is a general rasayana and so used to purify a good number of rasa shastra preps. Milk is also readily available, no decoction needs to be made up, so popular with some companies. Its best to use both milk and triphala, the astringency of the latter aids in removing or break up milk solids. If these remain the milk can sour or worse still, go mouldy.
Actually its best taken dissolved in warm sweetened milk, as energetically Shilajit is a little heating. Of course raw unpasteurised milk would be best.
I think your thinking of fossilised tree amber? This is also used as a medicine. Shilajit is a bitumen that exudes from the mountain rocks. Ayurvedic classics refer to three types of Shilajatu, those which containing small amounts of iron, copper or gold. There is no consensus on the formation of this resinous material. Some say its mainly plant based, others mineral. The latter is becoming more popular, marketed as having taken millions of years to form (and so more costly). Shilajit might roughly be translated as overpowering rock, or becoming stronger than stone etc.
Sir I got some shilajit from Jammu. He burned some of it and pulled a long thread out of it. The shilajit is solid and changes to liquid when heated in the sun again solidifies in the fridge. It completely dissolves in water and is bitter in taste. The only problem is it does not rise up when burned. It burns with a lot of bubbles. Is it original ? Please help.
Thanks for message. Not sure what you mean, rise up when burnt? If you incinerate it carbonises, black ash. best test is to place in cool water and see a piece dissolve sending out brown tendrils. If it stays as a lump its maybe cut with jaggery etc. Thread after burning sounds like sugar? Should be initial sweet, then bitter and astringent. There is so much junk out there now, its hard to know without trying it. I just got a batch chemically tested and thankfully it was OK. But I've bought a few batches that were terrible.
@@Neteralchemy Yes Sir it reduces to ash when burned. It also completely dissolves in cold water. Taste is also the same as described by you. I hope I have a genuine product. Thanks for prompt reply.
@@Neteralchemy Hi again do u know what is cut shilajit and how is sugar mixed with it. Does it completely dissolve in water. How to do a fire test for original shilajit. Thanks
Well to be honest you made amazing video about process shilajet or salajet but as a herbalist or unani Dr your method is not very good bcz it's also destroy the good. Mineral or natural substance bcz of too much heat n bowling so plz make video on without bowling method thanks Regards Herbal Dr M Bilal Sheikh from Karachi Pakistan 🙂
Thanks for commentary, but you still do not cite any sources for your assertions. What is being destroyed by the heat? Boiling temp is not high temperature. The method given in this video is closely aligned to preparation methods given in Caraka Samhita (a 2000+ year old text).You’re of course entitled to your opinions but you’ll need to cite a source. As I have stated in many comments below there are a number of substances described as Shilajeet, so it is not 100% clear what was actually being called Shilajit/Shilajeet or Adrija (another name for this substance). In addition, classical 7th century alchemical texts tell us this material may be heated to a very high temperature to obtain its sattva or purest element. So your idea of heat being detrimental goes out the window I’m afraid. BTW it’s Shilajit, Shilajeet, Adrija etc. Not sure why that spelling is so hard to get correct? As a Dr. of Unani what texts are you actually following? What school do you follow etc? If your commenting on a local tradition that might explain why the method given seems wrong to you. BUT you have to go back to original texts as transmission can change/warp original ideas to suit the locale. So for instance if milk or triphala was hard to come by, another liquid might be substituted etc. This does not mean the original was wrong, its just not what you are used to.
these materials are used in rasa medicines and have been for many hundreds of years, perhaps longer. The purification process is complex and labour intensive.
How much quantity of milk is to be added And are all minute details like quantity what kind of milk and.... Are all these mentioned in you 4 volumes book.?
Quantity of milk used here is about 1 pint to 2 pints of triphala decoction. Best if the milk is unpasteurised and unhomogenised. Quantity is not critical but good to keep the ratio close to the above. Ideally its better to cook in more triphala than milk. But milk is used allot in industrial processes as its cheaper. I cover Shilajit processing in Volume 1 Rasa Shastra the Art of Vedic Alchemy. Shilajit is also covered in my book Rasa Shastra the Hidden Art of Medical Alchemy. Thanks :-)
Tests are XRF and XRD for mineral compounds. I'd not done a pH check. Chemical testing is expensive - I tend to check mineral content as that's what interests me. There are plenty of Indian test results on-line for other evaluations. Just do a search. See here: www.researchgate.net/publication/6510688_Shilajit_A_review This is a typical sort of report. Expiration period - debateable, as milk solids may potentially cause problems if improperly stored. I've not seen any moulds formed on shilajit, its probably too inhospitable for spores to grow. Longevity of natural unpurifed rock sample is indeterminate, as no one knows how long its taken to form, some schools says its millions of years old, others a relatively new source that is being replenished. Take your pick.
Its there for sure. But would maybe be found formulated ie: chandraprabha etc. Try the Indian Ayurvedic Formulary, its also given quite a long section in Caraka Samhita Vol.III.
Just heated until liquid enough to pass through filter. Its not really needed to be heated too much. Eventually the water content will need to cooked off.
Yes, Caraka Samhita mentions high doses, or what to that era 'seemed' normal but now seems high to us. Also, a number of variations are mentioned, so there is lack of clarity on what was actually being referred to. The question then becomes, what is a high dose? If its black bitumen a.k.a Shilajit, it seems OK to consume a few grams daily without peril. I'm not sure what dose would even be dangerous; as everyone has different levels of absorption and digestive ability. Overall, I have found this material works better when formulated. If you want to explore the question more deeply, start with Caraka Samhita: Volume III, the first part of which looks as various types of Rasayana, including various types of shilajit.
@@Neteralchemy thank you so much and I have also read that, it is mentioned in Charaka Samhita that if Shilajit is taken in the right dosage then it has the power to cure any disease.
Yes, I think it says something to that effect. But many rasa's are said to do this, Parada for example, even triphala and black pepper, if taken the right way. Volume III lists many divine plants from the mountains which have similar properties.
That depends upon qty of Shilajit. Triphala decoction is 8-1(water to dried fruits) and reduced to 1pt. So for instance 1kg of Shilajit would need at least 1.5-2ltr of Triphala. Usually milk is half the qty of Triphala. It’s a good idea to do initial filtration with hot water only, to remove stones; sand etc. 2nd filtration can be water and milk. Final filtration is Triphala. The astringency of Triphala removes any remaining milk solids. The important thing is to make sure milk solids are washed out or they can mould. PS: make sure you remove debris of triphala fruits or sediment if you use triphala powder - don't mix this into the shilajit, it will taste terrible. Taken with warm milk and sweetened with honey it is not too bad. Good luck............ :-)
@@NeteralchemyThanks for your good presentation. I am Interested in Shilajit purification technics. Please, can I get your direct mail contacts; email or WhatsApp.
Yes, it will freeze, that's what happens to it in the mountains, the spring thaw sees it dripping down the rock faces. I imagine over time this process slowly changes its apparance, the ice crystals helping to break it up, make it less earthy. What processing have you done so far?
How wise is it to pour hot water into a plastic bucket? How can one be sure that the Shilajit is not being polluted by harmful chemicals leaking from the bucket?
These are ceramic steel coated containers. I don't use plastic buckets! The tub at the end is regrettably plastic, but the resin (at that point) was cool. This was done more for effect, I normally store in amber coloured glass jars (the first and best option). Totally correct - use of plastic (and worse still aluminium) containers is prolific in Asia. Its almost a certainty that processed Shilajit from Asia is contaminated with either plastic or aluminium (allbeit a microscopic/trace amount). Hopefully awareness of the plastic problem will be addressed over the coming years :-)
@@Neteralchemy Great! Thanks for the clarification. I have also noticed that some vendors use plastic containers, when glass should be used - like you do.
Its the shipping issue, plastic is light and strong. A good quantity of Shilajit is sent from Asia to EU and US. Its a long voyage. If glass breaks its a right-off. Plastic is amazing stuff, to be sure - but its not without its own problems. Ayurvedically; plastic would be considered an oil/oily (hence heating). Shilajit already has a heating quality, so 'plastic packing' shilajit compounds the problem. Note the block of raw material at the beginning of this video is in a plastic bag. It was shipped to me in this manner. Nightmare :-)
I had not heard of Montana being a source. Bitumen is found in many places, but it is usually the non-water-soluble variety. Shilajatu dissolves in water. In the UK we had used a ‘medicinal tar’ about 100 years ago, so there is some historical use. It was used for the similar ailments. I can still find lumps on our local beach, but again, it is the petroleum (mineral) variety. If you happen to find any in Montana please let me know.
@@samanthamathein9756 It’s found in mountainous zones, seems the Rocky Montana area has decent lignitic deposits etc. I found this PDF on-line: pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1949/0053/report.pdf - it’s from 1949 but interesting reading to be sure. Associated Shilajit minerals are mica, calcium, iron etc, would be great to live in this area of the states, some of the mountain ranges look truly stunning.
@@Neteralchemy it's hard to find these sort of products in Birmingham. I'm always searching internet. Your video of shilajit extraction is really something.
Link is in the discription above - it does mention this in the blurb. I don't sell Shilajit, but the person who supplied me has been given above. He is reliable. Thanks :-)
Hello, if I order triphala powder, can I mix it with the shilajit I order online to enhance its power? If so, how and with which dosages? Are there any other herbs that can enhance shilajit in other ways? Thank you so much.
Usually, it's a decoction of triphala that is used. Not the powder. Guggulu will sometimes be mixed into it while warm, but guggulu also needs to be cleaned in triphala decoction prior to use. Shilajit does not really get mixed so much, it's best taken with sweetened milk.
@@Neteralchemy also, doesn't milk inactivate some stuff in the shilajit to make it less hot? I'm a phlegmatic and melancholic individual, I could use the hotness I think and skip the milk
That is a tough one to answer. My own feeling is yes, partially. It has never really been proved the source is ancient. It is found in rock with fossils but that does not prove it’s ancient. I have always felt it’s a herbo-mineral product. You can read lots of reports on-line and make your own mind up.
Hi. I want to learn more about shilajit purification process. Can anyone help. I would like to know about purifing shilajit with moringa seeds? Can anyone guide me.
@@trailermedia519 Hard to say, its possible its used, but who knows. I've not seen that in any traditional text, but its maybe mentioned. Sellers make lots of claims about shilajit, but main thing is the quality of original material. A decade ago it was fairly easy to get decent material, these days its much harder. Just for a laugh I ordered from a few companies who said they had good stock. Most were complete rubbish. You'll get 250g of semi-decent stuff then a kilo of sand and silicon gel. Its best to ask for the raw rock and process yourself. Better to get 200g of good material from 1kg of rock that get 1kg of 'purified' rubbish. If you ask the dealers for rock they get nervous, coz they know the 'game is up'. Even if your not going to buy rocks, try asking for it and sit back and listen to their BS stories about their shilajit being cooked for six weeks in the milk from Kamaderu :-)
How do I know what grade I have, none of them label the grade?? right now I'm using russian grade called mumi, its only 25 bucks for 100 grams way less than other companies in the us...
Its impossible to say, the only way is to taste, see, smell qualities. Its expensive to have it chemically tested so impossible to know what you have. There are (and have to be geological differences), as minerals in the direct environment differ from place to place. Russian Shilajit (I presume) is from the Altai, kind of foothills to the Himalayas. I tried Mumio, its usually has a more bitter taste ie: lacking in madur (sweet taste), also more pungent too. I think it has most of the same medicinal properties, so should be OK. $25 for 100g is about the right price, initially it was cheaper than Shilajit from Pakistan and India but people find Russian dealers easier to trade with and so prices have gone higher the demand becomes greater. I’ve just got 5kg from an Indian supplier and it was not great quality (that is to say) Shilajit content was generally good - just low on actual content. Processing lost nearly 2/3 by weight, so expensive - shipping 5kg of rocks half way round the world :-)
Thank you for the reply, i remember my first batch of the resin, I foolishly bought from a company in the U.S. ( I liven calif.) The company used the typical pitch, that only they had the most potent resin and highest quality. Along with scare tactics saying "watch out for other co. selling inferior resin" and so on. Well, I ended up paying 65 dollars for only ten grams! but I fell for there propaganda, sadly. I've tried several companies from India. Here is my issue, I have never noticed any improvement in my well being or overall health after taking "the sought after" "wonder" resin. I feel like it would be best to be left alone (not processed) like herbs and roots and mushrooms, I.e. Chinese medicine. I feel like the actual shilaji powder should be used rather than heat it up and refine it. Keep in mind that heating or cooking always destroys the natural nutrient quality. I don't see why it would be any different with shilaji. Have you noticed a difference in any area health wise after useing the resin?
Thank you for the feedback. Its a long tale but I will shorten as much as possible. Sorry to hear about your experiences, I’m not surprised. There is allot of nonsense written about Shilajit. I can say: Shilajit has been mentioned in ancient Indian medical treaties, we know that. Its described as being of a number of types. The one rich in iron is the best quality. Unfortunately it needs purification as do a number of materials falling into the category of alchemical medicines. Traditionally its heated in water, then milk then triphala decoction (three fruits). Its then cooled and as it dries under sunlight forms a skin. Its then powdered, or in some cases mixed with additional herbs or mainly formulated with outer ingredients. Due to the terrible weather here it has to be heated to dry, but as its mainly minerals like calcium, carbon or metal like iron, boiling in water is fine, temperature never gets about 100c. The heating process also helps make it more digestible. Milk adds sweetness and helps promote strength and building of tissue. Shilajit is termed rasayana (drugs which promote longevity, health, anti-ageing etc). Its best taken long-term, over many months in small doses and stopping every few weeks. Its best taken with warm milk (this aids in its absorbsion). I saw it used regularly in Sri Lanka and India, but given mainly to patients undergoing rehabilitation after long sickness - particularly with diseases of the urinary tract. It does work, but needs proper purification and anupana (milk, warm water, honey etc). Sadly most factories do a pretty terrible job, just commercial - just trying to make profits. I usually purify even the purified stuff, you won’t believe what I pulled from the net after filtering some stuff, bits of metal, stones, sand, glass, gel, string - really sloppy work. This is why I made this video, to show how to do it properly. Any more questions feel free to ask. Sorry you’ve had a bad experience with Shilajit. It was considered by the ancient texts to be one of the great medicines.
You mean you want to purify it yourself? You'll need to get the rock and ship it, that could prove expensive. You could consider buying pre-purified and then re-purify yourself. Currently buy from the guy posted above, here is his website: shahidbukhari.co.uk Contact him directly, he’s reliable. So far Shahid has delivered good quality. If you decide the purify yourself, my video outlines one tried and tested method. If you have good sun (west coast) you might consider just allowing the sun to do the hard work. It will take a few days and you’ll need a flattish dish to maximise the surface area for evaporation. Good luck!
Yes, amazing but true: www.ironbridge.org.uk/explore/tar-tunnel/ Victorians marketed it as a panacea for all kinds of aliments. It seems to be marketed as Bettons British Oil (a type of shale /tar/oil). Its chemically different from Shilajit but the treatment similarities are uncanny. Similarly; resins extracted from mummies (Egypt) were thought to have similar properties. Again a type of mineral pitch used to preserve the dead. There is not a huge amount of info on the UK oil - but some PDF's may be found. I'd called the museum in ironbridge and spoken with them - they confirmed its use as a medicine, at one time. You might try contacting them for more info. Currently the Tar Tunnels are closed due to restoration work.
OK - no problem. Good luck with the local stuff, make sure they don't mix in a bucket of sand and avoid extracts - another tricky trick. Ironbridge is currently closed - but hopefully will re-open. I suspect many of these resins/bitumens have similar properties. If you read ancient accounts of Shilajit (in Ayurvedic texts) there were a number of varieties, mostly associated with various metals, and some described with completely different appearances. This all needs more investigation. Its actually a good remedy if you get the right stuff. Its a bit heating and drying (due to astringency) but if taken with sweetened warm milk, it has good rasayana effects. I hope you find some good source.
Yes, it is costly now. Dosage is according to Ayurvedic constitution. 1-2g a day is recommended, ancient references give very high dose, almost unbelievable amounts.
Not sure I'd even want to consider that :-) Ironically ancient accounts of this medicine do recommend very high doses for extending longevity, but I'd not recommend that, unless you've a cast iron stomach and excellent digestion.
@@Neteralchemy yeah I'm not so sure I'd would attempt 8t either. While im just getting started with it I kinda think finding rhe right dose for yourself is important.
It seems to be like that. I struggle on more than a gram. I feel its better to take small doses long term to see the benefits. BUT everyone is unique and so needs to find their own level.
@@Neteralchemy I'm just getting started with it so I'm learning what works for me, one thing with detox protocols is start out small is my rule of thumb. Thanks for posting how this is produced. Happy holidays!
Shilajit has two common forms, a soft brownish powder and a thick blackish resin. Both I feel are two forms of the same thing. Certainly when I've purified Shilajit I have had both examples presented as Shilajit. Both materials are often accompanied by a sandy (mica schist mixed with calcium carbonate) laden rock. Perhaps one is an earlier or later form of the same thing. Therapeutically both are viable. Just make sure it’s not ground sand.
Not sure. I am sure there are plenty of dealers out there. I get a ton of them trying to advertsie their wares in this section. Alas, I cannot recommend anyone as I've not tried to buy from Shilajit from US suppliers. I tend to buy raw rock and process myself, hence this video.
shahidbukhari.co.uk This is the source of the material in this video. It was bought in India and shipped. At this time I have no reliable contact, many of the orignal suppliers noe cut their product with sugar etc. This batch was good. Try the website above :-)
Milk? Whose milk, cow,goat,monkey? Is all Shilajit made with milk? What about the heat ? Does that destroy some of the microbes? Just new to this substance, thank you
Milk? Whose milk, cow, goat, monkey? Yes, monkey - ha, how would you even collect monkey milk? Of course cow. Always assume its cow, unless stated, Ayurvedically speaking. Is all Shilajit made with milk? No one knows, the jury is still out on its true source, there are lots of ideas. If you mean, is shilajit processed in milk, then yes, but no always. I’ve seen it processed a number of ways. BUT milk seems popular, probably coz its abundant and less hassle to use than a herbal decoction. What about the heat ? What about it? Nearly all Ayurvedic preparations are heated to some extent. Does that destroy some of the microbes? Milk microbes? Not sure what you mean? Just new to this substance. No problem. Thank you Welcome, feel free to ask, I will try to answer, if I know.
@@Neteralchemy you know some years back it was reported these monkeys, I assume they were Reese's Macaque as that is the breed I see a lot of over there, would travel up 15K feet to eat the Shilajit and the locals noticed they were healthier, had a greater sex drive than the other monkeys farther down the mountains that did not make the journey. Of course you have to ask yourself are these monkeys just healthier to start hence why they could make the journey? We do not know it is just one reported observation, thank you
Yes, its an observation often made about the potential of Shilajit. I’ve never seen any pictures of the monkeys eating shilajit, so hard to say. I’m more interested in ancient accounts of this medicine, where they describe lots of varieties in Shilajit bearing rocks. Its certainly been used a long time, plus the ancient doses were fantastically high. I’m not sure I’d want to consume tons of it, but it certainly does seem to have an observable effect, if taken for longer periods. The big problem now is - commercialism, how much of what is being sold, is really shilajit, that is a scary question.
Shilajit is usually taken with raw milk or warm water. Dosage is dependant upon condition, age and dosha. So there is no 'one size fits all' so to speak.
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Thank you for your comments. Yes, it is a problem and I do understand your predicament, however Rasa Shastra ~ The Hidden Art of Medical Alchemy is offered internationally as well as in India. Its is also a highly specialised book and of considerable size and weight (over 600 pages + hardback with colour slides). You can therefore imagine Asian shipping costs. In addition, even as author I must purchase from my publisher making any profit on re-sale. While I do receive an authors discount, I myself struggle to compete with Amazon. If I were to offer this book in rupees I’d be subsidising both purchase and shipping. Not a great business model, I’m sure you’d agree. With regard to electronic copies (PDF/ebooks) I had previously offered a set of CD ROMs which detailed Rasa production. These proved to be of interest but were pirated (alas), making me wary of electronic formats.
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Its a shame there is no access to this knowledge for you. India is the home of Rasa Shastra. I was able to get quite a few decent books while I was there. I am sure you'll be able to find something available in book shops in India. Good luck :-)
Hello author may I get your email ID so that I can be in touch with you and clarify doubts after I buy the book And if I order the book how long will it take to reach to me
I've no idea, shipping may vary. If you buy direct from the website www.neterapublishing.com I have more control over shipping. Yes, I can answer questions about the book, thats not a problem. Please contact info@neterapublishing.com or use the contact form on the same website. Good luck with your alchemical journey. Kind regards.
Hi, it varies from batch to batch, from raw rock its about 550g per 1kg - BUT that is highly dependant upon the sourced material, some rocks are very very low yeild, maybe 150-200g per 1kg. This tends to be the ligher coloured (sandy) stuff. The sticky, dark coloured rock is much higher. Also the sweetness of the balck rocks is better, so higher rasayana properties.
Difficult to know, as there are so many products that claim ‘sudha’, but gods knows. Most of these companies do the bare minimum to clean it. Allot of the stuff I tested was still full of rubbish. I find its best the get the original stone and do it myself. Beware - as dealers are one step ahead of you and while they will supply the stone (begrudgedly) they don't like too. Their favourite trick is to supply a decent 1kg so you feel confident to buy more, then sell you 5kg of sand (bless em).
I don't know any of them are. As I said, most of the stuff I've tested was rubbish. By the rock and process yourself, its the only way to be sure. Sorry I cannot be more help.
No, nothing seen so far in chemical testing. Of course there are trace percentages of metals - but these very small. In ancient Ayurvedic texts (Caraka Samhita) they describe Shilajit as being of three categories: 1. containing gold, 2. copper or 3. iron. Of these, Shilajit containing iron was considered highly beneficial. Its unlikely Shilajit ever contained appreciable levels of metal as described, these references maybe refer to subtle colour variations found in the resin at different altitudes or locations of the Himalayas. Of all the samples I’ve tested, no metal deposits were detected in any quantity.
This process is correct, it’s the method used in 99% pharmacies in Indian and Sri Lanka. Traditionally this only needs to passed through fine cloth, not filter paper, it’s not coffee :-) If you’d like to send the original text where it mentions filter paper, I’d be happy to read it.
Nearly all samples tested here contain similar elements. These include: sulphur (S), calcium (Ca), silicon (Si), potassium (K), carbon (C), oxygen (O), sodium (Na) and iron (Fe). Its unclear what causes the overall effect, its maybe a synergistic property of this material. Shilajit is mentioned in Caraka Samhita - and so taken to have medicinal properties for over 2000 years+
its selling on the web, but hard to know if its a quality supplier - I use the guy above (in intro text) it seems fairly good, you could try and contact him.
Thank you very much! I just took it this morning before my training, and felt great during, but afterwards I eventually felt sick to my stomach. I felt like throwing up, which eventually passed. I truly am grateful for the information!
Yes, sorry about that - its 100% raw organic - but the farm is some distance from me so it was frozen. When I made the video I'd forgotten to let it thaw. Normally I don't freeze milk, but on this occasion I had no choice.
I saw this post and showed it to My landlord, out of joy he told me not to pay house rent for the rest of the year. I'm so happy, thank you so much for sharing this post.
Alia ali Hunzai :- but this is wrong way to make salajeet.
This technique is mentioned in texts. What is your source? Its Shilajit (not salajeet).
Wish my landlord would do tht lol
I was looking for information on shilajit and found this gem of a video…all thanks to you…I know it’s much to ask for but it will be great if you can suggest a shilajit brand which is pure as there are 100 of them now…it will be a great help… keep up the good work
The short answer is 'no' - its best to buy the rock and extract yourself, however, getting decent rock is now a problem, you quite often get 1 batch that is pretty good, then the next order you get a bag of sand. I bought a few samples and got them tested, no great. The guy I got these samples from is listed above, you could give him a try. Glad you liked the video.
Very scientific approach in defining the whole process, otherwise, there are varied stories in the air about Shilajit. Thanks for sharing such a factual documentary.
Thanks for the feedback. Glad it was useful for you.
This video is a masterpiece
I found this presentation to be very interesting as I'm always interested in ancient elements for health and longevity. I had bought a packet of Shilajit powder from a good source some months back and wanted to get more info on it's health benefits but never got to doing that. However, it's as if this video woke me up not only to research more but to actually start ingesting it. Thank you so much and also for the links provided, I'll check them out. 👍
glad it was helpful.................
Shilajit is usually quite safe, BUT finding decent stuff is more of a problem.
Thanks for giving us this Great insight on its the sourcing & purification process ...
No problem............thanks!
were can i buy the rock form please i want to make my own shilajit
That's really cool! I extract mitragyna speciosa myself 😊
Ancient Indian process for shilajit making. This type of shilajit is called suryatapi shilajit
Really interesting, Andrew!
Where would you recommend I learn Rasa Shastra? Which are the quality centres of learning?
Hi Henrique, an simple answer to this question is complex -
there are of course many facilities in Indian making / preparing and colleges
teaching, but not easy to point to one and say - there. Also, I'm maybe not the
best person to answer this question. I've only visited a handful of locations
so cannot speak for them all. Maybe good to start close home and get the basics
down first. Are you in EU? You could get my book also, that's a good place to
start: Rasa Shastra ~ The Hidden Art of Medical Alchemy see: www.amazon.co.uk/Rasa-Shastra-Hidden-Medical-Alchemy/dp/1848191073#reader_1848191073
Ayurvedic rasa shastra is good book..for learn rasa shashtra...im ayurveda student
Mostly People buying fake salajit which is not good for kidny 😢😢😢😢
Is it ok if the shilajit has a burnt smell to it?
This vedio is very helpful for me..bcz I am ayurveda student...thanku sir /mam...
glad it was helpful...............
Which is the best silajit plz tell me
@Netera Alchemy Thank you Bro for taking time to enlighten us, I would be glad to know that what proportion/weight in grams/kgs/liters of each of three ingredients >1.Raw Shilajit /2. Milk/Triphula are added together?
Thanks for the message, no problem, glad you felt enlightened.
Shilajit in this video was 2.5kg (I think). You lose a certain amount due to impurity of material, hence the cleaning process. Milk 1ltr. Triphala was maybe 4 ltr.
Triphala is 8-1 ratio, so 8 parts water to 1pt triphala, reduced to 1pt. Its a standard Ayurvedic mix.
You need to start with quite a large amount, then reduce. Making triphala decoction is the longest bit.
In Indian some companies just use milk only, but I'd not recommend. Make sure triphala is added last.
@@Neteralchemy I am grateful bro, You re offering a real deal with full responsibility i appreciate that & would upload you my vid results for the same recipe as soon as i made it. Thanks Again!
Yes, go for it - send link when uploaded :-)
I want to buy your Shilajit. Where can I get it
I heard that in Ayurveda, the process of making Shilajit is by sun dried method. Boiling the Shilajit will decrease its effect.
Please tell us more about sun dried method. Thank you
Both methods are given. Caraka Samhita mentions cooking to aid its mixing with other materials. Very high temperature is applied to obtain Sattva. Usually the sun dried method is applied because it requires less effort and is essentially a free cooking source. I'm not sure why heating would lessen its effect? What is being neutralised by the application of low heat i.e.: 100 degrees (boiling water).
Why we need to have shillajeet ? Your video is excellent.
Shilajit - is just one of many medicines. As its mineral based its potentially more potent. But there are of course substitutes - it’s a case of availability.
Thank you for such a beautiful insight, love your replies loaded with information. God bless
I understand that you don't sell, but are there any brands you recommend? I am SO interested in this product!
Hi and thanks for question. The problem with offering it
commercially is that production is time consuming and so costly. In addition, some
of the brands I've been able to test are pretty poor, low content or so called
extracts. There are a few people who continue to supply the real thing, but
equally I have bought from my original sources only to be sold 'cut' shilajit,
usually mixed with sugar to bulk up quantity. The commercially available shilajit
is relatively low cost but in some cases a gamble on what you actually get. Where
are you in the world? I can maybe suggest a few suppliers.
I've been speaking with a doctor in Indian who processes his own, his images look good. You could try him and see if he'd be able to supply. His name is Dr. Prasad Pisal or take a look at his instagram posts: elementalmedicines - :-)
I've been speaking with a doctor in Indian who processes his own, his images look good. You could try him and see if he'd be able to supply. His name is Dr. Prasad Pisal or take a look at his instagram posts: elementalmedicines - :-)
I know him, yes, I think he's authentic.
He's a one-man-band, but seems to work with integrity and honesty. I did mention him on here someplace but I think he said he has plenty of work. Good luck and let me know how you get on :-)
@@Neteralchemy does he ship overseas?
Which safe place can you buy shilajit?
Very interested in the technical side of this; what is Anupana? Something used to help absorption? A bit like in western alchemy alcohol, fat and salt (spirit, sulphur and salt) are used in combination to shuttle the active ingredients into the cells?
Yes, very much so. Anupana means - vehicle. Having the right vehicle means the effect is carried to that place where it can be most effective.
@@Neteralchemy I've recently read that milk actually binds to some of the amioacids of the shilajit, making them inert or something similar, and reducing its therapeutic value. Do you happen to know anything about that?
@@YouNolf No, not come across that. Milk has been given as a suitable medium to use in combination with Shilajit - admittedly more energetic than for its chemical properties. Also, milk as we know it is pretty poor quality these days. Homogenisation of milk or blending from different variety of cows might be a detrimental factor in its use. In India some factories were using UHT milk to clean Shilajit, god knows what that’s doing to the end product.
do you still take it? I think it's nice to make your own like you did. For some reason i don't really trust the ready to take once that are on the market
Shilajit is a medicine and so not really necessary to take all the time, although people may take more regularly due to the effects described. The one thing people often miss is that it’s not necessarily what you take, it’s what you are able to assimilate (digest). Many of these rasayana (tonics) were taken in larger quantity after periods of extended purification. There is a danger that without pre-preparing the body - tonics can become material that does not get used and may even contribute to ill health. I've tied lots of Shilajit, there is benefit to be sure, but it’s generally not recommended for everyone. Also it is not necessary to take all the time. If you read back through the many conversations on here you will see some of the contraindications of Shilajit as well as the benefits. AND like you said, yes, definitely better to process yourself.
hi very interesting video.. can you mention the ratios of the water, triphala and milk with respect to shilajit... i live in lahaul and we get access to pure shialjit this season.
The video shows the rough amounts. Its not so critical. Milk here was about 1 litre. Thanks
Is milk a regular additive in most common forms of shilajit? I've never seen dairy added before.
Quite commonly in India. Milk is a general rasayana and so used to purify a good number of rasa shastra preps. Milk is also readily available, no decoction needs to be made up, so popular with some companies. Its best to use both milk and triphala, the astringency of the latter aids in
removing or break up milk solids. If these remain the milk can sour or worse still, go mouldy.
Netera Alchemy Ahh alright thanks for the info. Just wanted to make sure my shilajit wasn't going to spoil haha.
Actually its best taken dissolved in warm sweetened milk, as energetically Shilajit is a little heating. Of course raw unpasteurised milk would be best.
I need to find some raw shilajit like this and make it
Great Video!
thanks for the info. I used to think it comes from trees and used to get confused with the name. Shila means rock , right ?
I think your thinking of fossilised tree amber? This is also used as a medicine. Shilajit is a bitumen that exudes from the mountain rocks. Ayurvedic classics refer to three types of Shilajatu, those which containing small amounts of iron, copper or gold. There is no consensus on the formation of this resinous material. Some say its mainly plant based, others mineral. The latter is becoming more popular, marketed as having taken millions of years to form (and so more costly). Shilajit might roughly be translated as overpowering rock, or becoming stronger than stone etc.
Interesting what is the benefits of this exactly
Excellent work !!
Salute to your work !!!
Sir I got some shilajit from Jammu. He burned some of it and pulled a long thread out of it.
The shilajit is solid and changes to liquid when heated in the sun again solidifies in the fridge. It completely dissolves in water and is bitter in taste. The only problem is it does not rise up when burned. It burns with a lot of bubbles.
Is it original ? Please help.
Thanks for message. Not sure what you mean, rise up when burnt?
If you incinerate it carbonises, black ash. best test is to place in cool water and see a piece dissolve sending out brown tendrils. If it stays as a lump its maybe cut with jaggery etc. Thread after burning sounds like sugar? Should be initial sweet, then bitter and astringent. There is so much junk out there now, its hard to know without trying it. I just got a batch chemically tested and thankfully it was OK. But I've bought a few batches that were terrible.
@@Neteralchemy Yes Sir it reduces to ash when burned. It also completely dissolves in cold water. Taste is also the same as described by you. I hope I have a genuine product.
Thanks for prompt reply.
Then it sounds like the real deal. As I said, hard to know without trying some, but your discription sounds hopeful. good luck.
@@Neteralchemy Hi again do u know what is cut shilajit and how is sugar mixed with it. Does it completely dissolve in water. How to do a fire test for original shilajit.
Thanks
Its just boiled in hot water and jaggery is added and water boiled off.
Well to be honest you made amazing video about process shilajet or salajet but as a herbalist or unani Dr your method is not very good bcz it's also destroy the good. Mineral or natural substance bcz of too much heat n bowling so plz make video on without bowling method thanks
Regards
Herbal Dr M Bilal Sheikh from Karachi Pakistan 🙂
Thanks for commentary, but you still do not cite any sources for your
assertions. What is being destroyed by the heat? Boiling temp is not
high temperature. The method given in this video is closely aligned to
preparation methods given in Caraka Samhita (a 2000+ year old text).You’re of course
entitled to your opinions but you’ll need to cite a source. As I have
stated in many comments below there are a number of substances described
as Shilajeet, so it is not 100% clear what was actually being called
Shilajit/Shilajeet or Adrija (another name for this substance). In
addition, classical 7th century alchemical texts tell us this material
may be heated to a very high temperature to obtain its sattva or purest
element. So your idea of heat being detrimental goes out the window I’m
afraid. BTW it’s Shilajit, Shilajeet, Adrija etc. Not sure why that
spelling is so hard to get correct? As a Dr. of Unani what texts are
you actually following? What school do you follow etc? If your
commenting on a local tradition that might explain why the method given
seems wrong to you. BUT you have to go back to original texts as
transmission can change/warp original ideas to suit the locale. So for
instance if milk or triphala was hard to come by, another liquid might be substituted etc. This does not mean the original was wrong, its just not what you are used to.
why you used teiphala decoction and milk, after mixing all these things can we called it pure shilajit ?
All rasa's are like that, all mixed with something to enhace its property.
Purified is may be not a great word, better to say - perfected.
I am also working on this product. can i use this video for my viewers?
What do you mean - use the Video?
Its free to view for anyone......please explain.
Very interesting and authentic information
Why people get so excited on hearing the name of shilajeet?
No idea.
In this way, are all toxins and impurities such as mercury, arsenic, and lead separated.... and is it edible?
these materials are used in rasa medicines and have been for many hundreds of years, perhaps longer. The purification process is complex and labour intensive.
How much quantity of milk is to be added
And are all minute details like quantity what kind of milk and.... Are all these mentioned in you 4 volumes book.?
Quantity of milk used here is about 1 pint to 2 pints of
triphala decoction. Best if the milk is unpasteurised and unhomogenised.
Quantity is not critical but good to keep the ratio close to the above. Ideally
its better to cook in more triphala than milk. But milk is used allot in
industrial processes as its cheaper. I cover Shilajit processing in Volume 1
Rasa Shastra the Art of Vedic Alchemy. Shilajit is also covered in my book Rasa
Shastra the Hidden Art of Medical Alchemy. Thanks :-)
I m using shilajit pro by akshay chopra....
But it is in somewhat liquid form....but this is thick is my shilajit original or added water?
No idea.
Please specify the chemical tests performed for the finished resins.
Like its pH etc.
Also guide about its expiration period
Tests are XRF and XRD for mineral compounds. I'd not done a
pH check. Chemical testing is expensive - I tend to check mineral content as that's what interests me. There are plenty of Indian test results on-line for other evaluations. Just do a search. See here: www.researchgate.net/publication/6510688_Shilajit_A_review
This is a typical sort of report.
Expiration period - debateable, as milk solids may potentially cause problems if improperly stored. I've not seen any moulds formed on shilajit, its probably too inhospitable for spores to grow.
Longevity of natural unpurifed rock sample is indeterminate, as no one knows
how long its taken to form, some schools says its millions of years old, others
a relatively new source that is being replenished. Take your pick.
@@Neteralchemy just one more question
I didn't find reference of shilajit in Ayurvedic pharmacopea of India.
Can you help me in this regard?
Its there for sure. But would maybe be found formulated ie: chandraprabha etc. Try the Indian Ayurvedic Formulary, its also given quite a long section in Caraka Samhita Vol.III.
@@Neteralchemy Thaks alot :)
The music in this video is beautiful
Was Between the each filtration process shilajit mixture heated again?
Yes, it needs to be heated to pass filtration. Once cool it solidifies.
Very similar process to make RSO(Rick Simpson Oil)
Does it have to be boiled for condensation before each filtration?
Just heated until liquid enough to pass through filter. Its not really needed to be heated too much. Eventually the water content will need to cooked off.
From where can i buy a pure shilajit
I posted details above - thanks.
Superb Video!
Sir, can you provide me the details of the indian supplier where you got it from.
You need to contact the guy above.
I've added his contact details directly under the header.
Thanks.
Netera Alchemy thank you very much
I have heard that in ancient sources high dosage has been mentioned for best results. Is it ok to take it in high dosage?
Yes, Caraka Samhita mentions high doses, or what to that era 'seemed' normal but now seems high to us. Also, a number of variations are mentioned, so there is lack of clarity on what was actually being referred to. The question then becomes, what is a high dose? If its black bitumen a.k.a Shilajit, it seems OK to consume a few grams daily without peril. I'm not sure what dose would even be dangerous; as everyone has different levels of absorption and digestive ability. Overall, I have found this material works better when formulated. If you want to explore the question more deeply, start with Caraka Samhita: Volume III, the first part of which looks as various types of Rasayana, including various types of shilajit.
@@Neteralchemy thank you so much and I have also read that, it is mentioned in Charaka Samhita that if Shilajit is taken in the right dosage then it has the power to cure any disease.
Yes, I think it says something to that effect. But many rasa's are said to do this, Parada for example, even triphala and black pepper, if taken the right way. Volume III lists many divine plants from the mountains which have similar properties.
What should be the ratio of triphala decoction and milk with shilajit. And after adding milk how long we should heat the mixture.
That depends upon qty of Shilajit. Triphala decoction is 8-1(water to dried fruits) and reduced to 1pt. So for instance 1kg of Shilajit would need at least 1.5-2ltr of Triphala. Usually milk is half the qty of Triphala. It’s a good idea to do initial filtration with hot water only, to remove stones; sand etc. 2nd filtration can be water and milk. Final filtration is Triphala. The astringency of Triphala removes any remaining milk solids. The important thing is to make sure milk solids are washed out or they can mould. PS: make sure you remove debris of triphala fruits or sediment if you use triphala powder - don't mix this into the shilajit, it will taste terrible. Taken with warm milk and sweetened with honey it is not too bad. Good luck............ :-)
@@NeteralchemyThanks for your good presentation. I am Interested in Shilajit purification technics. Please, can I get your direct mail contacts; email or WhatsApp.
Does Shilajit get hard when frozen? I got some with profound affects. Just wondering if there Is some further processing I might have to do to it.
Yes, it will freeze, that's what happens to it in the mountains, the spring thaw sees it dripping down the rock faces. I imagine over time this process slowly changes its apparance, the ice crystals helping to break it up, make it less earthy. What processing have you done so far?
@@Neteralchemy I haven't processed it myself personally, but I got it from a local reputable company that sells powder and small nugs of the stuff.
How wise is it to pour hot water into a plastic bucket? How can one be sure that the Shilajit is not being polluted by harmful chemicals leaking from the bucket?
These are ceramic steel coated containers. I don't use plastic buckets!
The tub at the end is regrettably plastic, but the resin (at that point) was cool. This was done more for effect, I normally store in amber coloured glass jars (the first and best option). Totally correct - use of plastic (and worse still aluminium) containers is prolific in Asia. Its almost a certainty that processed Shilajit from Asia is contaminated with either plastic or aluminium (allbeit a microscopic/trace amount). Hopefully awareness of the plastic problem will be addressed over the coming years :-)
@@Neteralchemy Great! Thanks for the clarification. I have also noticed that some vendors use plastic containers, when glass should be used - like you do.
Its the shipping issue, plastic is light and strong. A good quantity of Shilajit is sent from Asia to EU and US. Its a long voyage. If glass breaks its a right-off. Plastic is amazing stuff, to be sure - but its not without its own problems. Ayurvedically; plastic would be considered an oil/oily (hence heating). Shilajit already has a heating quality, so 'plastic packing' shilajit compounds the problem. Note the block of raw material at the beginning of this video is in a plastic bag. It was shipped to me in this manner. Nightmare :-)
Very good explanation sir
Thanks and welcome
I live in Montana could I find this type of rock here?
And how high up do you have to be to start finding it? I've been trying to do some research on it but there isn't much info on where to look
I had not heard of Montana being a source. Bitumen is found in many places, but it is usually the non-water-soluble variety. Shilajatu dissolves in water. In the UK we had used a ‘medicinal tar’ about 100 years ago, so there is some historical use. It was used for the similar ailments. I can still find lumps on our local beach, but again, it is the petroleum (mineral) variety. If you happen to find any in Montana please let me know.
@@samanthamathein9756 It’s found in mountainous zones, seems the Rocky Montana area has decent lignitic deposits etc. I found this PDF on-line: pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1949/0053/report.pdf - it’s from 1949 but interesting reading to be sure. Associated Shilajit minerals are mica, calcium, iron etc, would be great to live in this area of the states, some of the mountain ranges look truly stunning.
Would love to see a video how its turned into powder. The taste of shilajit is really bad tbh.
Difficult to prepare in northern climate, you need Suryaputa :-)
If you dissolve shilajit in warm milk and add honey, its palatable.
@@Neteralchemy it's hard to find these sort of products in Birmingham. I'm always searching internet. Your video of shilajit extraction is really something.
Does shilajit expires?
I had bought it from Kashmir 1 year ago and haven't used it yet.
No, not that I know of. Its maybe worth purifying again prior to use. Depends on how much you trust the merchant.
@@Neteralchemy could you make a video on repurifying? Coz there's no video on repurifying the already processed shilajit.
Please give me some link. I want to buy it from you🙏
Link is in the discription above - it does mention this in the blurb. I don't sell Shilajit, but the person who supplied me has been given above. He is reliable. Thanks :-)
Your Method of heating to make salajeet is not right. Heating is not required. This makes the process longer and tedious but salajeet pure.
Not true - do your homework.
Hello, if I order triphala powder, can I mix it with the shilajit I order online to enhance its power? If so, how and with which dosages?
Are there any other herbs that can enhance shilajit in other ways? Thank you so much.
Usually, it's a decoction of triphala that is used. Not the powder. Guggulu will sometimes be mixed into it while warm, but guggulu also needs to be cleaned in triphala decoction prior to use. Shilajit does not really get mixed so much, it's best taken with sweetened milk.
@@Neteralchemy thank you! How can I make the triphala decoding from the powder? What quantities and how much time should it get to what temperature?
@@Neteralchemy also, doesn't milk inactivate some stuff in the shilajit to make it less hot? I'm a phlegmatic and melancholic individual, I could use the hotness I think and skip the milk
Hi.. very nice video thanks 👍🤩
Is Shilajit a renewable resource?
That is a tough one to answer. My own feeling is yes, partially. It has never really been proved the source is ancient. It is found in rock with fossils but that does not prove it’s ancient. I have always felt it’s a herbo-mineral product. You can read lots of reports on-line and make your own mind up.
Hi. I want to learn more about shilajit purification process. Can anyone help. I would like to know about purifing shilajit with moringa seeds? Can anyone guide me.
Not heard about moringa seeds being used, what's the reference for that?
@@Neteralchemy i dont have any reference but there are some sellers who says on their website that they purify it with moringa seeds.
@@trailermedia519 Hard to say, its possible its used, but who knows. I've not seen that in any traditional text, but its maybe mentioned. Sellers make lots of claims about shilajit, but main thing is the quality of original material. A decade ago it was fairly easy to get decent material, these days its much harder. Just for a laugh I ordered from a few companies who said they had good stock. Most were complete rubbish. You'll get 250g of semi-decent stuff then a kilo of sand and silicon gel. Its best to ask for the raw rock and process yourself. Better to get 200g of good material from 1kg of rock that get 1kg of 'purified' rubbish. If you ask the dealers for rock they get nervous, coz they know the 'game is up'. Even if your not going to buy rocks, try asking for it and sit back and listen to their BS stories about their shilajit being cooked for six weeks in the milk from Kamaderu :-)
Amazing video sir. Thank you
gee thanks! :-)
How can I buy it
How do I know what grade I have, none of them label the grade?? right now I'm using russian grade called mumi, its only 25 bucks for 100 grams way less than other companies in the us...
Its impossible to say, the only way is to taste, see, smell qualities. Its expensive to have it chemically tested so impossible to know what you have. There are (and have to be geological differences), as minerals in the direct environment differ from place to place. Russian Shilajit (I presume) is from the Altai, kind of foothills to the Himalayas. I tried Mumio, its usually has a more bitter taste ie: lacking in madur (sweet taste), also more pungent too. I think it has most of the same medicinal properties, so should be OK. $25 for 100g is about the right price, initially it was cheaper than Shilajit from Pakistan and India but people find Russian dealers easier to trade with and so prices have gone higher the demand becomes greater. I’ve just got 5kg from an Indian supplier and it was not great quality (that is to say) Shilajit content was generally good - just low on actual content. Processing lost nearly 2/3 by weight, so expensive - shipping 5kg of rocks half way round the world :-)
Thank you for the reply, i remember my first batch of the resin, I foolishly bought from a company in the U.S. ( I liven calif.) The company used the typical pitch, that only they had the most potent resin and highest quality. Along with scare tactics saying "watch out for other co. selling inferior resin" and so on. Well, I ended up paying 65 dollars for only ten grams! but I fell for there propaganda, sadly. I've tried several companies from India. Here is my issue, I have never noticed any improvement in my well being or overall health after taking "the sought after" "wonder" resin. I feel like it would be best to be left alone (not processed) like herbs and roots and mushrooms, I.e. Chinese medicine. I feel like the actual shilaji powder should be used rather than heat it up and refine it. Keep in mind that heating or cooking always destroys the natural nutrient quality. I don't see why it would be any different with shilaji. Have you noticed a difference in any area health wise after useing the resin?
Thank you for the feedback. Its a long tale but I will shorten as much as possible. Sorry to hear about your experiences, I’m not surprised. There is allot of nonsense written about Shilajit. I can say: Shilajit has been mentioned in ancient Indian medical treaties, we know that. Its described as being of a number of types. The one rich in iron is the best quality. Unfortunately it needs purification as do a number of materials falling into the category of alchemical medicines. Traditionally its heated in water, then milk then triphala decoction (three fruits). Its then cooled and as it dries under sunlight forms a skin. Its then powdered, or in some cases mixed with additional herbs or mainly formulated with outer ingredients. Due to the terrible weather here it has to be heated to dry, but as its mainly minerals like calcium, carbon or metal like iron, boiling in water is fine, temperature never gets about 100c. The heating process also helps make it more digestible. Milk adds sweetness and helps promote strength and building of tissue. Shilajit is termed rasayana (drugs which promote longevity, health, anti-ageing etc). Its best taken long-term, over many months in small doses and stopping every few weeks. Its best taken with warm milk (this aids in its absorbsion). I saw it used regularly in Sri Lanka and India, but given mainly to patients undergoing rehabilitation after long sickness - particularly with diseases of the urinary tract. It does work, but needs proper purification and anupana (milk, warm water, honey etc). Sadly most factories do a pretty terrible job, just commercial - just trying to make profits. I usually purify even the purified stuff, you won’t believe what I pulled from the net after filtering some stuff, bits of metal, stones, sand, glass, gel, string - really sloppy work. This is why I made this video, to show how to do it properly. Any more questions feel free to ask. Sorry you’ve had a bad experience with Shilajit. It was considered by the ancient texts to be one of the great medicines.
Thank you for the info, how do I go about ordering the raw product from India or Russia? Like you, I only trust myself for purity.
You mean you want to purify it yourself? You'll need to get the rock and ship it, that could prove expensive. You could consider buying pre-purified and then re-purify yourself. Currently buy from the guy posted above, here is his website: shahidbukhari.co.uk Contact him directly, he’s reliable. So far Shahid has delivered good quality. If you decide the purify yourself, my video outlines one tried and tested method. If you have good sun (west coast) you might consider just allowing the sun to do the hard work. It will take a few days and you’ll need a flattish dish to maximise the surface area for evaporation. Good luck!
Where can I buy this Pure Shalijit please advise ???
Hi there, you can contact the address above: see text under video - top. Thanks
Thank you for sharing!
No problem.
On which mountain shilajit found tell me plz
Its no so much A Mountain, more ranges of mountains.
Yes, Nepal is one area - there are many others. Even UK has Shilajit (of a sort) :-)
Yes, amazing but true: www.ironbridge.org.uk/explore/tar-tunnel/
Victorians marketed it as a panacea for all kinds of aliments. It seems to be marketed as Bettons British Oil (a type of shale /tar/oil). Its chemically different from Shilajit but the treatment similarities are uncanny. Similarly; resins extracted from mummies (Egypt) were thought to have similar properties. Again a type of mineral pitch used to preserve the dead. There is not a huge amount of info on the UK oil - but some PDF's may be found. I'd called the museum in ironbridge and spoken with them - they confirmed its use as a medicine, at one time. You might try contacting them for more info. Currently the Tar Tunnels are closed due to restoration work.
OK - no problem. Good luck with the local stuff, make sure
they don't mix in a bucket of sand and avoid extracts - another tricky trick.
Ironbridge is currently closed - but hopefully will re-open. I suspect many of
these resins/bitumens have similar properties. If you read ancient accounts of
Shilajit (in Ayurvedic texts) there were a number of varieties, mostly associated
with various metals, and some described with completely different appearances.
This all needs more investigation. Its actually a good remedy if you get the
right stuff. Its a bit heating and drying (due to astringency) but if taken
with sweetened warm milk, it has good rasayana effects. I hope you find some good source.
Hi,
Can you please tell me which is the best form of Shilajit, the liquid, dried or powdered type?
I only use the raw rock and extract myself. Some processing methods end up with a powder so I guess that might be OK. Not sure about the liquid.
@@Neteralchemy Thank you
How to get original shilajit and from where? Can u plese help me?
For more information please visit: shahidbukhari.co.uk/ or facebook.com/shahidbukharipage/
@@Neteralchemy can I get wattsapp contect
Please, send ur number
Isn't adding water and milk bad n only cancelling out the good in it because of the fluoride in water
We don't have flouride in our water.
Is it found in Nepal?
Yes, its one location, but actually its found all over the world, just concentrated in some places.
Does shilajit expires or has an expiration?
Only when formulated or improperly purifed etc.
I see it for sale, £25 for 50grams - very expensive. I wonder what an effective dosage is...
Yes, it is costly now. Dosage is according to Ayurvedic constitution. 1-2g a day is recommended, ancient references give very high dose, almost unbelievable amounts.
Could you imagine if you drank that whole bucket? 💪
Not sure I'd even want to consider that :-)
Ironically ancient accounts of this medicine do recommend very high doses for extending longevity, but I'd not recommend that, unless you've a cast iron stomach and excellent digestion.
@@Neteralchemy yeah I'm not so sure I'd would attempt 8t either. While im just getting started with it I kinda think finding rhe right dose for yourself is important.
It seems to be like that. I struggle on more than a gram. I feel its better to take small doses long term to see the benefits. BUT everyone is unique and so needs to find their own level.
@@Neteralchemy I'm just getting started with it so I'm learning what works for me, one thing with detox protocols is start out small is my rule of thumb. Thanks for posting how this is produced. Happy holidays!
Hello sir/mam namaste and thank you, can you please say me how to make triphala liquid form that you used. Thank you
You can find that on youtube - its pretty simple.
how about powder form one, Is brown powder shilajit legit or fake?
Shilajit has two common forms, a soft brownish powder and a thick blackish resin. Both I feel are two forms of the same thing. Certainly when I've purified Shilajit I have had both examples presented as Shilajit. Both materials are often accompanied by a sandy (mica schist mixed with calcium carbonate) laden rock. Perhaps one is an earlier or later form of the same thing. Therapeutically both are viable. Just make sure it’s not ground sand.
Please let me know how to get it in Usa
Not sure. I am sure there are plenty of dealers out there. I get a ton of them trying to advertsie their wares in this section. Alas, I cannot recommend anyone as I've not tried to buy from Shilajit from US suppliers. I tend to buy raw rock and process myself, hence this video.
Thanks
The link above to purchase is not working for me. How to get in in India?
shahidbukhari.co.uk
This is the source of the material in this video. It was bought in India and shipped.
At this time I have no reliable contact, many of the orignal suppliers noe cut their product with sugar etc. This batch was good. Try the website above :-)
originall salajit in north mountains in pakistan
Milk? Whose milk, cow,goat,monkey? Is all Shilajit made with milk? What about the heat ? Does that destroy some of the microbes? Just new to this substance, thank you
Milk? Whose milk, cow, goat, monkey?
Yes, monkey - ha, how would you even collect monkey milk?
Of course cow. Always assume its cow, unless stated,
Ayurvedically speaking.
Is all Shilajit made with milk?
No one knows, the jury is still out on its true source, there are lots of
ideas.
If you mean, is shilajit processed in milk, then yes, but no always. I’ve seen
it processed a number of ways. BUT milk seems popular, probably coz its abundant
and less hassle to use than a herbal decoction.
What about the heat ?
What about it?
Nearly all Ayurvedic preparations are heated to some extent.
Does that destroy some of the microbes?
Milk microbes? Not sure what you mean?
Just new to this substance.
No problem.
Thank you
Welcome, feel free to ask, I will try to answer, if I know.
@@Neteralchemy you know some years back it was reported these monkeys, I assume they were Reese's Macaque as that is the breed I see a lot of over there, would travel up 15K feet to eat the Shilajit and the locals noticed they were healthier, had a greater sex drive than the other monkeys farther down the mountains that did not make the journey. Of course you have to ask yourself are these monkeys just healthier to start hence why they could make the journey? We do not know it is just one reported observation, thank you
Yes, its an observation often made about the potential of Shilajit. I’ve never seen any pictures of the monkeys eating shilajit, so hard to say. I’m more interested in ancient accounts of this medicine, where they describe lots of varieties in Shilajit bearing rocks. Its certainly been used a long time, plus the ancient doses were fantastically high. I’m not sure I’d want to consume tons of it, but it certainly does seem to have an observable effect, if taken for longer periods. The big problem now is - commercialism, how much of what is being sold, is really shilajit, that is a scary question.
how to use , how many quantity use per day? plz reply
Shilajit is usually taken with raw milk or warm water. Dosage is dependant upon condition, age and dosha. So there is no 'one size fits all' so to speak.
+Netera Alchemy tq sir to reply
Isn't this coal tar?
its not really clear if its mineral or plant based, i'm thinking the latter looks more likely as its easily soluable in water.
Hello don't you think pricing of your book is on higher side it's in USD and when I convert it in to INR it damn expensive. See I understand in US that amount is quite middle ranged but not in India right?!
See more than 50% of comments are of Indians in this video so understand that how many Indians would be willing to buy your book but your pricing takes consumer surplus level to negetive and not only that in simple he won't buy the book
How will buy book working professional or student . Yes student how can you think I will be so free in his pocket to spend here
See come with some innovative ways by which you reduce you pricing level
Thank you
Thank you for your comments. Yes, it is a problem and I do
understand your predicament, however Rasa
Shastra ~ The Hidden Art of Medical Alchemy is offered internationally as
well as in India. Its is also a highly specialised book and of considerable
size and weight (over 600 pages + hardback with colour slides). You can therefore
imagine Asian shipping costs. In addition, even as author I must purchase from
my publisher making any profit on re-sale. While I do receive an authors discount,
I myself struggle to compete with Amazon.
If I were to offer this book in rupees I’d be subsidising both purchase and
shipping. Not a great business model, I’m sure you’d agree. With regard to
electronic copies (PDF/ebooks) I had previously offered a set of CD ROMs which
detailed Rasa production. These proved to be of interest but were pirated
(alas), making me wary of electronic formats.
So is there a option for some subsidized price for me, see I had commented so big only reason is I want to buy that book and book is being very heavy on my pockets. I hope you understand, I did enough research in market in online but no where I found a book of yours on the line of competition It's way above others. There may be really good books better than yours only reason is lake of knowledge and availability and it's because secrecy no one is ready to share the knowledge 😕
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Its a shame there is no access to this knowledge for you. India is the home of Rasa Shastra. I was able to get quite a few decent books while I was there. I am sure you'll be able to find something available in book shops in India. Good luck :-)
Hello author may I get your email ID so that I can be in touch with you and clarify doubts after I buy the book
And if I order the book how long will it take to reach to me
I've no idea, shipping may vary. If you buy direct from the website www.neterapublishing.com I have more control over shipping. Yes, I can answer questions about the book, thats not a problem. Please contact info@neterapublishing.com or use the contact form on the same website. Good luck with your alchemical journey. Kind regards.
How much pure shilajit u obtained from raw shilajit
Hi, it varies from batch to batch, from raw rock its about 550g per 1kg - BUT that is highly dependant upon the sourced material, some rocks are very very low yeild, maybe 150-200g per 1kg. This tends to be the ligher coloured (sandy) stuff. The sticky, dark coloured rock is much higher. Also the sweetness of the balck rocks is better, so higher rasayana properties.
Is Patanjali shudh shilajit is better to take..is it original?? Plz reply
Difficult to know, as there are so many products that claim ‘sudha’,
but gods knows. Most of these companies do the bare minimum to clean it. Allot
of the stuff I tested was still full of rubbish. I find its best the get the
original stone and do it myself. Beware - as dealers are one step ahead of you
and while they will supply the stone (begrudgedly) they don't like too. Their favourite
trick is to supply a decent 1kg so you feel confident to buy more, then sell
you 5kg of sand (bless em).
Netera Alchemy...thanks for valid information..plz suggest me the best brands of Shilajit..which is original
I don't know any of them are. As I said, most of the stuff I've tested was rubbish. By the rock and process yourself, its the only way to be sure. Sorry I cannot be more help.
Netera Alchemy ..ok thanks ..but where can I get the rock..where u got it?can u plz mention place
you could try this guy: shahidbukhari.co.uk/ or
facebook.com/shahidbukhar...
Dear sir
I would like to buy
Please can you guide me
Where to buy your products
What country are you in?
Your in India - home of Ayurveda, Rasa Shastra etc. Its surely available there?
@@Neteralchemy pls let me know where It is available in Mumbai.
try this guy, his work is good. ua-cam.com/channels/qlj2d1mBIo4sJNnE0Cj-cg.html
He can be contacted via his youtube channel
Does it contain any toxic metals like lead(PB) ?and any toxic material that found in Earth crust..??
No, nothing seen so far in chemical testing. Of course there are trace percentages of metals - but these very small. In ancient Ayurvedic texts (Caraka Samhita) they describe Shilajit as being of three categories: 1. containing gold, 2. copper or 3. iron. Of these, Shilajit containing iron was considered highly beneficial. Its unlikely Shilajit ever contained appreciable levels of metal as described, these references maybe refer to subtle colour variations found in the resin at different altitudes or locations of the Himalayas. Of all the samples I’ve tested, no metal deposits were detected in any quantity.
Blessings 🙏💞
Thanks
Who is Shahid bukhari
Unani doctor.
It should pass through filter paper and ur all process is wrong ....its dirty extraction
This process is correct, it’s the method used in 99% pharmacies in Indian and Sri Lanka. Traditionally this only needs to passed through fine cloth, not filter paper, it’s not coffee :-)
If you’d like to send the original text where it mentions filter paper, I’d be happy to read it.
Which is the best silajit plz sand me
I got it from shahidbukhari.co.uk/
You could mail him and ask if he has any.
I don't sell Shilajit.
God bless Sir...
Why does the milk looks like heavy thick while poured
Coz its still thawing out, had to freeze it. It was my last bottle.
Nice
Hi, is cows urine used particularly in this video as well?? Or just milk and triphala?
Just triphala and milk. I'd not used cow urine for shilajit, but it is used.
@@Neteralchemy why do they use cow urine?! I would not want to buy shilajit thats been filtered using urine
very nice
THANKS!
Having a smell similar to cows urine? I’ll pass 😄
Yes, its not so appealing. BUT with milk and money its OK.
I GOT SHILAJIT FROM MY VILLAGE LOCATED IN RAJASTHAN. SIR CAN U HELP ME IN IDENTIFYING ITS PURITY?
How do you propose I identify the purity? Pictures may not be helpful. You need to see, smell and taste to know. Send an image by all means.
@@Neteralchemy do u sell shilajit?
What are the constituents of shilajit which are famed to invigorate?
Nearly all samples tested here contain similar elements. These include: sulphur (S), calcium (Ca), silicon (Si), potassium (K), carbon (C), oxygen (O), sodium (Na) and iron (Fe). Its unclear what causes the overall effect, its maybe a synergistic property of this material. Shilajit is mentioned in Caraka Samhita - and so taken to have medicinal properties for over 2000 years+
Trace elements, fulvic acid and humic acid.
thanks for sharing video
No problem.
Sir mujhe chahiy kaise milegi
Can I buy this in kg. from a quality supplier?
its selling on the web, but hard to know if its a quality supplier - I use the guy above (in intro text) it seems fairly good, you could try and contact him.
@@Neteralchemy what is the effect of this I'd like to know please
If you scan down the list of comments (here) there is tons of info, plus uses, dosage and qualities.
Hello, does shilajit break a fast?
I'd not recommend that. Its better taken with foods, like warm milk. It has a slight purgatory action, so not recommended.
Thank you very much! I just took it this morning before my training, and felt great during, but afterwards I eventually felt sick to my stomach. I felt like throwing up, which eventually passed. I truly am grateful for the information!
Filtration in MILK is the best way...
Yes, milk is good, but triphala is better. Milk residue can be a problem if not prepared well. I usually do milk first, then triphala.
Whats that milk made of?
Yes, sorry about that - its 100% raw organic - but the farm is some distance from me so it was frozen. When I made the video I'd forgotten to let it thaw. Normally I don't freeze milk, but on this occasion I had no choice.