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Shilajit Medical Properties and Research supports

Shilajit is a natural substance found mainly in the Himalayas, formed for centuries by the gradual decomposition of certain plants by the action of microorganisms. It is a potent and very safe dietary supplement, restoring the energetic balance and potentially able to prevent several diseases. Recent investigations point to an interesting medical application toward the control of cognitive disorders associated with aging, and cognitive stimulation. The following summary of current research on shilajit shows that some claims are substantiated and others are not. Note that all studies used animal subjects.

Analgesic activity: Aqueous suspension of an authentic sample of shilajit was found to have significant analgesic activity in albino rats. Observed analgesic activity of shilajit probably justifies its use in different painful conditions. (Acharya 1988). • Anti-Alzheimer: Shilajit holds potential in the treatment of the apparently untreatable and incurable Alzheimer’s disease (Mukherjee 1992).

Anti-inflammatory activity: Aqueous suspension of an authentic sample of shilajit was found to have significant anti-inflammatory activity in albino rats. This research supports the use of shilajit in Ayurvedic medicine for rheumatism. (Acharya 1988). Shilajit was found to have significant anti-inflammatory effect in carrageenan-induced acute pedal edema, granuloma pouch and adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. These results substantiate the use of shilajit in inflammation (Goel 1990). • Anti-ulcerogenic activity: Shilajit treatment produced decreased ulcerogenic in 4 hr pylorus ligated rats. This finding lends credence to the suggested use of shilajit for peptic ulcers. (Acharya 1988). Shilajit increased the carbohydrate/protein ratio and decreased gastric ulcer index, indicating an increased mucus barrier. These results substantiate the use of shilajit in peptic ulcer (Goel 1990). Some active constituents isolated from shilajit are Fulvic acid and 4/-methoxy 6-carbomethoxy biphenyl. These active constituents were found to have ulcer protective effect, as a result, a per se decrease in acid-pepsin secretion and cell shedding (Ghosal 1988) • Anxiolytic activity: (anti-anxiety activity) The results indicate that shilajit has significant anxiolytic activity, comparable qualitatively with that induced by diazepam (valium), in doses lower than that required for nootropic activity (Jaiswal 1992). Ayurvedic use of shilajit as a tonic has some support from studies of the humic acids, fulvic acids, coumarins, and triterpenes that have shown anti-stress effects in animals (Ghosal 1988). • Morphine-tolerance: In Swiss mice, the concomitant administration of proceeded shilajit with morphine, from day 6 to day 10, resulted in significant inhibition of the development of tolerance to morphine-induced analgesia (Tiwari 2001). • Nootropic activity: Nootropic is a word coined by Dr. Giurgea to describe a new class of drugs that act as cognitive enhancers with no side effects or toxicity, from Greek words noos, meaning mind and tropein meaning toward (Giurgea 1973). It has been proposed that the modern equivalent of a Medha Rasayanas are those substances with nootropic activity (Ghosal 1998). Medhya is defined as causing or generating intelligence, mental vigor or power. The research found significant nootropic effects, which are 10 consistent with shilajit’s use as a Medha Rasayana (enhancer of learning acquisition and memory retrieval) (Mukherjee 1992). Shilajit can be regarded as a nootropic agent in view of its facilitatory effect on retention of acquired learning, though it had minimal effect on the acquisition of active avoidance learning (Jaiswal 1992). • Nutritive Tonic: The effect of shilajit was investigated on the bodyweight of young rats for a period of one month. The bodyweight of the rats was found to be significantly greater in the rats taking shilajit compared with a control group. Researchers suggest a better utilization of food as a cause of weight gain (Gupta 1966). Shilajit Capsules are Very useful for Health and Vigour. Planet Ayurveda Shilajit capsules are 100% Natural Shilajit Product. Buy now https://www.planetayurveda.com/shilajit-products/


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