Clean and Pure: How Shilajit is Created – Part 2

In Part 1, I highlighted the different types of shilajit, provided insight into its chemical composition, and described the dangers faced by those who collect it. Today, I’ll explain how the shilajit gathered in the clouds is purified and dried so that it’s ready for you to enjoy.

Processing & Purification – Essential Processes

According to the Ayurveda, the process of purification, also known as Sodhana, is a crucial element when using shilajit. It’s essential that one only uses the substance after it has been thoroughly purified to remove impurities such as soil particles, reactive free radicals, rock pieces, heavy metal ions, and vegetable compounds. Estimates vary, but freshly harvested shilajit could contain up to 15 times more impurities than the substance itself.

If debris is left in the shilajit, it could lose much of its effectiveness and isn’t suitable for people to consume. Indeed, the consumption of unpurified shilajit could cause illness.

Several purification methods exist, but traditionally, the Triphala Decoction is the most commonly used. It involves 64 liters of water, a kilogram of Triphala powder (a combination of Amalaki, Haritaki, and Bibhitaki, which are a trio of ayurvedic fruits), and 1.5 kilograms of shilajit pieces.

First, Triphala and water are mixed in a large iron pot, and the mixture is boiled for a certain period before the heat is decreased. Once the mixture is reduced to 25% of the original volume, the heat is reduced, and the liquid is allowed to cool.

The liquid is filtered and placed in a separate container before the shilajit pieces are added. The new mixture is soaked for 24 hours. At this point, the mixture is heated in the iron pot until the shilajit gets dissolved and floats on the liquid’s surface. Now, the shilajit is drained and filtered thoroughly.

At this stage, it’s time to place the shilajit on low heat until it becomes significantly thicker. Finally, the heat is turned off, and the shilajit is removed and placed beneath direct sunlight. Once the purified shilajit is fully dried, it’s ready to use!

The Modern Way

Truth be told, a lot has stayed the same since ancient times in terms of purifying shilajit. However, these days, machines are used instead of the iron pot. The modern process involves spraying the substance with water to get rid of the impurities before it gets filtered, stirred, and evaporated. By doing this, the produce loses inorganic components like minerals that aren’t bound to fulvic acid via an organic ionic form.

The shilajit is placed in special devices and kept in a water solution for 12 hours at 63 degrees Celsius. The solution is stirred every quarter hour for two hours. The impurities are drained, leaving behind the shilajit, which is moved through various mesh sieves through increasingly fine barriers. By the end of this process, the substance is almost free from impurities.

Drying – The Final Steps

The purer version of shilajit still needs to be dried to remove the water added during the purification stage. These days, manufacturers send it to a vacuum-evaporator plant, where it becomes more concentrated and is sold as a liquid version of the product. Another option involves drying it in high-tech ovens to create a resin that can be sold as powdered or resinous shilajit. If the company chooses the powder product, the solid shilajit is ground up and sieved for a better texture.

Ideally, the shilajit is dried slowly to retain the best possible quality. Unfortunately, some companies use a shortcut drying technique to get the substance on the market as soon as possible. They place liquid shilajit into a fireproof container, light a fire, and boil the substance until it becomes a thick paste. This technique decreases the quality of the shilajit.

In any case, when the shilajit is purified and ready, it can be infused into gummies, resulting in a tastier, more convenient way to enjoy this remarkable substance.

Shilajit: Appreciate the Product and the Results!

Hopefully, reading these two blog posts has given you a greater appreciation of how shilajit is created, collected, purified, and dried. An incredible amount of work goes into bringing this unique substance from the great heights of several of the world’s astonishing mountain ranges to your doorstep.

There are many ways to enjoy it, but for a growing number of people, our shilajit gummies are one of the very best consumption methods. Each gummy contains 80 mg of shilajit and 20 mg of Ashwagandha.