Black Bitumen/Mineral Tar

(Shilajit)
Sanskrit: शिलाजतु • Botanical: Asphaltum/Bitumen varieties

Further description of Shilajatu varieties and their processing. The text describes the four types in more detail — Gold (Suvarna), Silver (Rajata), Copper (Tamra), and Iron (Lauha) Shilajatu, based on the rock from which they exude. The Iron type (dark brown/black) is the most commonly available and therapeutically useful. Testing methods, purification processes, and dosage guidelines are provided. Verses: 101-110.

Ayurvedic Properties

Also Known As
English: Shilajit, Mineral Pitch
Sanskrit: शिलाजतु, शैलेय
Hindi: शिलाजीत

What is Black Bitumen/Mineral Tar (Silajatu varieties / शिलाजतु भेद)?

Further description of Shilajatu varieties and their processing. The text describes the four types in more detail — Gold (Suvarna), Silver (Rajata), Copper (Tamra), and Iron (Lauha) Shilajatu, based on the rock from which they exude. The Iron type (dark brown/black) is the most commonly available and therapeutically useful. Testing methods, purification processes, and dosage guidelines are provided. Verses: 101-110.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7

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