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==References==
==References==
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== Further reading ==
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* {{cite book|ref=harv|title=Cave minerals of the world|volume=2|first1=Carol A.|last1=Hill|first2=Paolo|last2=Forti|edition=2nd|publisher=National Speleological Society|year=1997|isbn10=1879961075|isbn=9781879961074}}
* {{cite journal|ref=harv|volume=30|issue=8|pages=543–547|doi=10.1007/BF02334644|year=1996|title=Chemical composition of mumijo and methods for determining its authenticity and quality (a review)|first1=L. N.|last1=Frolova|first2=T. L.|last2=Kiseleva|journal=Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal}}
* {{cite journal|ref=harv|volume=30|issue=6|pages=421–423|doi=10.1007/BF02219332|year=1996|title=HPLC study of fatty-acid components of dry mumijo extract|first1=T. L.|last1=Kiseleva|first2=L. N.|last2=Frolova|first3=L. A.|last3=Baratova|first4=A. K.|last4=Yus'kovich|journal=Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal}}
* {{cite journal|ref=harv|volume=32|issue=4|pages=197–199|doi=10.1007/BF02464208|year=1998|title=Antitoxic properties of standard dry mumijo extract|first1=L. N.|last1=Frolova|first2=T. L.|last2=Kiseleva|first3=V. K.|last3=Kolkhir|first4=A. I.|last4=Baginskaya|first5=T. E.|last5=Trumpe|journal=Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal}}
* {{cite journal|ref=harv|volume=32|issue=2|pages=103–108|doi=10.1007/BF02464176|year=1998|title=Study of the amino acid fraction of dry mumijo extract|first1=T. L.|last1=Kiseleva|first2=L. N.|last2=Frolova|first3=L. A.|last3=Baratova|first4=G. V.|last4=Baibakova|first5=A. L.|last5=Ksenofontov|journal=Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal}}
* {{cite journal|ref=harv|volume=30|issue=5|pages=337–338|doi=10.1007/BF02333977|year=1996|title=Effect of mumijo on the morphology and directional migration of fibroblastoid and epithelial cellsin vitro|first1=T. L.|last1=Kiseleva|first2=L. N.|last2=Frolova|first3=L. A.|last3=Baratova|first4=O. Yu.|last4=Ivanova|first5=L. V.|last5=Domnina|first6=E. K.|last6=Fetisova|first7=O. Yu.|last7=Pletyushkina|journal=Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal}}
*Joshi, G. C., K. C. Tiwari, N. K. Pande and G. Pande. 1994. Bryophytes, the source of the origin of Shilajit – a new hypothesis. B.M.E.B.R. 15(1-4): 106-111.
*Joshi, G. C., K. C. Tiwari, N. K. Pande and G. Pande. 1994. Bryophytes, the source of the origin of Shilajit – a new hypothesis. B.M.E.B.R. 15(1-4): 106-111.
*Ghosal, S., B. Mukherjee and S. K. Bhattacharya. 1995. Ind. Journal of Indg. Med. 17(1): 1-11.
*Ghosal, S., B. Mukherjee and S. K. Bhattacharya. 1995. Ind. Journal of Indg. Med. 17(1): 1-11.
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Revision as of 12:34, 30 November 2010

Silajit, also known as shilajit, mumijo, and momia,[1] is used in the Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine. Shilajit is a rasayana material and is an adaptogen, i.e. a material that enhances strength, stamina, and stress relief.[2] The composition of shilajit is not well understood, but has been reported to contain at least 85 minerals in Ionic form, including triterpenes and aromatic carboxylic acid, as well as humic acid and fulvic acid.[3] Clinical studies are being conducted to corroborate the ancient claims as to the drug’s various properties.[citation needed] A similar extract from the Caucasus Mountains is called Mumijo, but is not considered as strong as the Himalayan Shilajit.[2]

The name

Shilajit is a Sanskrit word meaning "exuding from the rocks." It is also spelt "Shilajeet," and "Salajeet(سلاجیت)" in Urdu and is known by various other names, such as Shilajita Mumiyo, mineral pitch, mineral wax or ozokerite in English, black asphaltum, and Asphaltum punjabianum in Latin. Shilajit is commonly called Shilajitu in Ayurveda. Other names by which Shilajit is famous are asphaltum, mineral pitch, and girij.

It is a kind of resin that oozes out from Himalayan Mountains due to the heating effect of the sun in summer. It is pale brown to blackish brown in colour. This resin is soft in texture, slimy to touch, pure and heavy. It is soluble in water.

Infosahay says that according to legends famous in India, Shilajit is considered as nectar, or amrit from God, given to mankind to live life youthfully and become immortal.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Winston, David (2007). Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief. Inner Traditions / Bear & Company. pp. 202–204. Retrieved November 29, 2010. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b David Winston & Steven Maimes. Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief, Healing Arts Press, 2007. ISBN 9781594771583
  3. ^ Al-Himaidi; Umar, Mohammed. "Safe Use of Salajeet During The Pregnancy Of Female Mice". http://www.bab.com/persons/95/show_particle.cfm?article_id=400. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |journal= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)

Further reading

  • Hill, Carol A.; Forti, Paolo (1997). Cave minerals of the world. Vol. 2 (2nd ed.). National Speleological Society. ISBN 9781879961074. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help); Unknown parameter |isbn10= ignored (help)
  • Frolova, L. N.; Kiseleva, T. L. (1996). "Chemical composition of mumijo and methods for determining its authenticity and quality (a review)". Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal. 30 (8): 543–547. doi:10.1007/BF02334644. {{cite journal}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  • Kiseleva, T. L.; Frolova, L. N.; Baratova, L. A.; Yus'kovich, A. K. (1996). "HPLC study of fatty-acid components of dry mumijo extract". Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal. 30 (6): 421–423. doi:10.1007/BF02219332. {{cite journal}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  • Frolova, L. N.; Kiseleva, T. L.; Kolkhir, V. K.; Baginskaya, A. I.; Trumpe, T. E. (1998). "Antitoxic properties of standard dry mumijo extract". Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal. 32 (4): 197–199. doi:10.1007/BF02464208. {{cite journal}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  • Kiseleva, T. L.; Frolova, L. N.; Baratova, L. A.; Baibakova, G. V.; Ksenofontov, A. L. (1998). "Study of the amino acid fraction of dry mumijo extract". Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal. 32 (2): 103–108. doi:10.1007/BF02464176. {{cite journal}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  • Kiseleva, T. L.; Frolova, L. N.; Baratova, L. A.; Ivanova, O. Yu.; Domnina, L. V.; Fetisova, E. K.; Pletyushkina, O. Yu. (1996). "Effect of mumijo on the morphology and directional migration of fibroblastoid and epithelial cellsin vitro". Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal. 30 (5): 337–338. doi:10.1007/BF02333977. {{cite journal}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  • Joshi, G. C., K. C. Tiwari, N. K. Pande and G. Pande. 1994. Bryophytes, the source of the origin of Shilajit – a new hypothesis. B.M.E.B.R. 15(1-4): 106-111.
  • Ghosal, S., B. Mukherjee and S. K. Bhattacharya. 1995. Ind. Journal of Indg. Med. 17(1): 1-11.
  • Ghosal, S., J. P. Reddy and V. K. Lal. 1976. Shilajit I.: chemical constituents. Journ. Pharm. Sci. (USA) 65(5): 772-73.
  • Phillips, Paul. On Shilajit on the Internet.
  • Puri, H. S. (2006) Ayurvedic Minerals, Gems and Animal Products for Longevity and Rejuvenation. India Book House, Delhi (India)
  • Carman, G.J., (unpublished, )Salajit: Animal Vegetable or Mineral, Illustrated talk presented to the Asian Study Group, Islamabad, March 2004
  • Faruqi, S.H. 1997, Nature and Origin of Salajit, Hamdard Medicus, Vol XL, April-June, pages 21–30
  • Zahler, P and KArin, A, 1998, Origin of the floristic compnents of Salajit, Hamdard Medicus, Vol XLI, No 2, pages 6–8
  • Zahler, P and Woods C. A., 2002, The status of the Woolly Flying Squirrel (Eupetaurus cinereus) in Northern Pakistan, in Mufti ,S.A. et al. (eds) Biodiversity of Pakistan, pp 495–514
  • Himalayan SALAJEET PLUS by Himalayan Herbal Pharma www.himalayansalajeet.com
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