Shilajit: A Literary Review

Dr. Kanchan Sharma; Dr. Nisha K.U

Shilajit: A Literary Review

March 2026

Vol-12, Issue-2

Paper ID: 28143

ISSN: 2395-4396

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Abstract & Details

Research Area

Ayurvedic

Keywords

Maharas herbominral Rasayan Ras shastra

Abstract

Known in classical Ayurvedic texts as Maharasa, Shilajit is a potent blackish-brown herbomineral substance often referred to as Mineral Pitch or Black Bitumen. During the summer, this sticky exudate naturally seeps from rock formations in the Himalayas and other high-altitude ranges. Long celebrated in Ayurveda as the ultimate Rasayana (rejuvenator), it has been used for centuries to combat aging and treat a wide array of health conditions. This paper provides a comprehensive review of Shilajit, consolidating available data from various Rasa Shastra literary sources.

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Author Information

#	Name	Institute / Affiliation
1	Dr. Kanchan Sharma	Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College & Hospital
2	Dr. Nisha K.U	Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College & Hospital

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Sharma, Dr. Kanchan & K.U, Dr. Nisha (2026). Shilajit: A Literary Review. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 12(2), 284-291.

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Sharma, Dr. Kanchan, and Dr. Nisha K.U. "Shilajit: A Literary Review." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 12, no. 2, 2026, pp. 284-291.

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