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Shilajitu is one of the Maharasa [1]. It is named as it comes out of the stones heated by the sun in summer in the form of thick exudation having many shades. It is found in Himalayan regions, Kashmir, Bhutan and Tibet. It also occurs in the vicinity of petroleum and coal mines. Ayurvedic texts had mentioned that Loha, Tamra, Swarna and Roupya varieties of Shilajitu are found in the vicinity of the mines of these metals and Shilajitu is formed as exudates from these rocks. But Shilajitu is not found either in Rajasthan where there are copper mines or in Bihar, where there are iron mines. All these regions are well-known as hot-places, still no Shilajitu was found there. Further, there are many similarities between the plant Snuhi and Shilajitu .A controversy is there among the practitioners of Ayurveda regarding the origin of Shilajitu whether it is mineral or vegetable origin. Considering the above facts, this review gives a comprehensive approach on Shilajitu highlighting the significance, definition, source, synonyms, varieties, origin, physical properties, and chemical constituents including controversy in genesis of Shilajitu.
Phytotherapy …, 1991
Shilajit is a sticky substance found primarily in the rocks of the Himalayas. It develops over centuries from the slow decomposition of plants. The composition of shilajit largely depends on the type of plants associated with the rocks. Since the drug does not have specific organized morphological structure, it is very difficult to authenticate the drug. The primary component of shilajit is a fulvic acid which contributes to cognitive health. An attempt was thus made to establish an easy method for standardization & hence authentication of shilajit obtained from different geographical sources. Standardization assures that products are reliable in terms of quality, efficacy, performance, and safety. High-performance thin layer chromatography proves to be a good method for quantification of shilajit using a standard marker compound. As none of the methods given in literature were capable of providing good separation, a simple method was developed for detection and quantification of fulvic acid in three raw shilajit samples from different geographical origin and purified Indian shilajit. The developed method was validated for various parameters. Fulvic acid was estimated at 254nm by densitometry by using Merck, reversed phase thin layer chromatography plate silica gel 60 as the stationary phase and a combination of methanol: water (1:1) as the mobile phase. Validation was done using the sample containing the maximum amount of fulvic acid. It was found that purified sample showed the presence of a maximum concentration of fulvic acid. The method was found to be linear, specific, accurate and reproducible.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2011
Shilajatu, a drug is described in many samhitas and nighantus as an Ayurvedic medicine. Which is an exudation from rock during hot seasons. It is a type of resin that oozes out from the cracks in the layers of the rocks on the Himalayan Mountains during summer. It is water-soluble. Though it may be occurring in many part of world but in India its therapeutic importance describe form very begning in Indian system of medicine by ancient Indian physicians. Ayurveda mentioned its tremendous therapeutic value. Shodhita Shilajatu after bhavana can cure many asadhya diseases. In the present time Shilajatu is an important and irreplaceable place in classical text such as Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicine. Shilajatu is prescribed to treat Mutravaha shrotas vicar, Kamala, Swas roga, Kasa roga, Medoroga, Prameha and Madhumeha roga.etc.
International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research, 2024
Although there were mention of Shilajit Bhasma (Calx) in various classical texts, but no specific study or usage of the same found mention in Google Scholar, ARD, Pub-Med, NCBI, AYUSH Research Portal and other open source database. This study is intended for preparation of Shilajit Bhasma (Calx) and assessments of physico-chemical properties of the same. Methods: The Bhasma (Calx) of Shilajit was being prepared using classical references, from Shilajit purified with two different methods, namely, Ushna Jal Shodhita Shilajit (Agnitapi) and Triphala Kwatha (decoction) Shodhit Shilajit (Suryatapi). Main constituents used in Marana (incineration) were purified Gandhak (sulphur), Haritala (orpiment), Manasila (realgar) in equal proportion to Shilajit. IEC No. for the study is IEC-RAC-18/R.S.B.K.-18-M.D.(Ayu.). Results: Result of the FE-SEM shows that both samples contain crystalline of nano size, with size ranged from 100nm – 1µm, with irregular shape and sizes. The findings of FE-SEM are in concordance to results of classical examinations of Bhasma (Calx). XRD intensity plots of both samples show various sharp and small peaks, when diffraction patterns were observed at different 2ɵ angles ranges from 10° to 70°, various peaks identified to correspond with known peaks for S & AsS and have been marked on the plots. ICP-MS and flame photometry of both samples reveals the presence of Na, Ca, K, Mg, Mn & As in different ratio. Conclusions: It has been concluded that the elemental composition of Shilajit Bhasma have a strong similarity with Purified Shilajit.
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