Shilajit
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Used in context of Kapha heart disease and phlegm-caused tumors
Modern description
Shilajit is used to reduce Kapha-related heart disease and tumors and acts as a rejuvenative and strength promoter.
Purpose
Used in context of Kapha heart disease and phlegm-caused tumors
Indications
- General weakness
- Fatigue
- Low immunity
- Diabetes
- Urinary disorders
- Respiratory problems
- Anemia
- Sexual debility
- Bone and joint disorders
- Memory enhancement
Classical indications
- Kapha heart disease
- Phlegm-caused tumors
Karma
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Vrishya (Aphrodisiac)
- Yogavahi (Catalytic agent)
Key ingredients
- Pure Shilajit
Adult dose
250mg - 1g per day, typically divided into two doses.
Pediatric dose
125 mg - 500 mg
Preparation steps
- Harvesting: Shilajit is traditionally harvested in the summer months when it oozes from the rocks.
- Purification (Sodhana): Raw shilajit is purified to remove impurities using methods like Triphala decoction.
- Triphala Decoction: Raw shilajit is soaked in Triphala decoction for 24 hours.
- Filtering: The mixture is heated until the shilajit dissolves and floats to the surface. It is then filtered to remove remaining impurities.
- Drying: The final product is heated on low heat until it thickens and then allowed to dry under sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of scientific evidence.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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