STANDARDIZATION AND COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SHILAJEETA W.S.R.T. MARKET SAMPLE
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda & Alternative Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Shilajeeta 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 nutritional 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. Thus, fulvic acid, the main active principle, blocks tau self-aggregation, opening an avenue toward the study of Alzheimer's therapy. In essence, this is a neutraceutical product of demonstrated benefits for human health. Considering the expected impact of Shilajeeta usage in the medical field, especially in the neurological sciences, more investigations at the basic biological level as well as clinical trials are necessary, in order to understand how organic molecules of Shilajeeta and particularly fulvic acid, one of the active principles, and olio-elements act at both the molecular and cellular levels and in the whole organism. In this study 9 marketed samples of Shilajeeta were collected, analysed and compared with parameters mentioned in API. While comparing the list of modern indications for shilajeeta, only reputable sources were taken into consideration and excluded shilajeeta sold by any sources. In this study purposefully else included internet sources for this information as it was felt that their claims were exaggerated beyond the reality.
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Saroj Parhate, P. H. Khaparde
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