Shilajatu Kalpa (preparation) (Shilajatu Kalpa)

Modern description

Shilajatu Kalpa encompasses various purification and processing methods to prepare Shilajatu for therapeutic use, thereby enhancing its rejuvenative and therapeutic properties.

Purpose

Preparation of Shilajatu.

Indications

• General debility, fatigue, low immunity, metabolic disorders, urinary disorders (including diabetes), respiratory ailments (especially Kapha-related), digestive weakness, obesity, sexual dysfunction, bone weakness, premature aging, neurological disorders.

Karma

• Rasayana
• Balya
• Vajikarana
• Deepana
• Pachana
• Lekhana
• Tridoshahara (generally balancing, but can be Pitta-increasing in excess)
• Medohara

Key ingredients

• Triphala
• Guggulu
• Trikatu
• Vidanga
• Musta
• Yava Kshara
• Saindhava Lavana. Proportions can vary based on the manufacturer but typically Shilajit is the primary ingredient and the others are in smaller
• roughly equal amounts.
• Purified Shilajit

Adult dose

250 mg to 1 gram, once or twice daily.

Pediatric dose

125 mg - 500 mg

Preparation steps

• Powder dry Shilajatu.
• Take the powdered Shilajatu in an iron vessel and add 2-4 times hot water.
• Stir well and filter the mixture the next day to separate solid waste particles.
• Collect the water solution of Shilajitu and heat it until it reaches boiling point.
• Add 2 parts of water again and heat till boiling point, then allow it to cool down.
• While cooling down, Shilajitu forms a foamy layer on top of the vessel, which is carefully collected.
• Repeat this process until foam formation stops.
• Make the obtained mass of Shilajatu into a bolus and dry daily in sunlight.

Safety contraindications

• Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or trying to become pregnant. Heart disease, blood pressure issues, blood thinners, clotting or bleeding disorders. Conditions that cause an overactive immune system like MCAS, RA, or lupus. Hemochromatosis.