Chemical Analysis of Native Himalayan Shilajit: An Evaluation of an Ayurvedic Formulation.

ABSTRACT: Background: Shilajit, a naturally occurring mineral-rich organic compound, has been widely used in traditional medicine for its adaptogenic and therapeutic properties. This study focuses on the chemical characterization and pharmacological potential of a native Himalayan Shilajit formulation obtained from a monk who uses for healing purposes since five decades. Methods: A multitechnique analytical approach was employed, including microwave plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (MP-AES), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) for elemental and structural analysis. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was utilized to identify bioactive organic constituents. Results:

SUBMITTER: Basavaraja D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12703986 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature