Pure Himalayan Shilajit from the Mountains of Jumla

What is Shilajit?

Shilajit (Nepali: शिलाजीत) is a natural, mineral-rich resin found in the high Himalayan mountains, including Jumla and other remote regions of Nepal. It forms over centuries through the gradual decomposition of ancient plant matter and organic materials trapped beneath layers of rock, subjected to intense heat and pressure. 

How Shilajit Oozes from the Mountain

During the warm summer months, sunlight heats the mountain rocks, causing the hardened shilajit to soften and expand. The resin then oozes naturally through cracks and fissures in steep rock faces, appearing as thick, dark brown to black sticky deposits.
Local collectors carefully climb high-altitude cliffs and hand-scrape the naturally exuded shilajit, preserving its purity and traditional harvesting methods.
(Photos show shilajit seeping directly from mountain rocks in Jumla.)

Medicinal Importance of Shilajit

Shilajit has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and traditional Nepali medicine. It is highly valued for its rich content of fulvic acid, humic substances, and essential minerals.

Traditionally, shilajit is believed to:

• Boost energy and stamina
• Improve immunity and vitality
• Support brain function and memory
• Enhance male and female reproductive health
• Aid in altitude adaptation and recovery
• Help reduce fatigue, inflammation, and weakness

In Himalayan communities like Jumla, shilajit is considered a natural rejuvenator and a gift from the mountains.

Quick Facts

• Appearance: Sticky, resin-like, dark brown to black
• Formation: Centuries of plant and organic decomposition under rock pressure
• Harvesting Season: Summer, when heat allows it to flow naturally
• Cultural Value: Rare, sacred, and highly prized in Himalayan traditions

Shilajit and Its High-Altitude Mining Station