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herbgreey®Shilaji extract Health Benefits:

herbgreey®Shilaji extract is a natural substance derived from rocks in regions such as the Himalayas. It has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine. It is a form of weathered coal or lignite found in high mountains and is considered the purest and most valuable source of humic acid. Before processing, it resembles asphalt: a deep red, sticky mass formed by the dense accumulation of herbs and organic matter with a bitter taste.

Particularities of herbgreey®Shilaji extract:

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Product quality standards:

● Food grade, In-house

▶ Antioxidant and anti-ageing

herbgreey®Shilaji extract Applications:

The fulvic acid and polyphenolic compounds found in herbgreey®Shilaji extract boost the activity of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase. These enzymes scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing lipid peroxidation and cellular oxidative damage. They may also delay the onset of mitochondrial dysfunction associated with ageing, improve the skin's oxidative status (e.g. reducing wrinkles and enhancing elasticity), and lower the risk of chronic diseases associated with oxidative stress, such as cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disorders.

■ Source

In Ayurveda, shilajit extract is described as a product of four minerals: gold, silver, copper and iron. Depending on the dominant mineral in its source rock, it is classified into one of four categories: Sauvarna, Rajat, Tamra and Lauha. The final variety, blackish-brown Lauha shilajit, is the most common and potent. Harvested in the Himalayas, shilajit is revered throughout traditional herbal medicine by healers in India and Tibet for its phenomenal power to enhance energy, sexual vigour and mental strength when blended with pure milk. Shilajit is essentially a natural plant concentrate found in the Himalayan region, specifically in the ranges of India, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, China and parts of Central Asia and the Scandinavian Peninsula.

herbgreey®Shilaji extract is available in the following specification and contents:

☑  herbgreey®Shilaji powder 50% (Fulvic acid)

herbgreey®Shilaji extract is most commonly used in dietary supplements and health foods, leveraging its antioxidant, immune-modulating and metabolic support properties. Product formats include capsules and tablets, as well as powders and liquids that can be added to protein powders, meal replacement shakes or functional beverages to provide athletes with energy supplementation and fatigue relief. These formulations often combine the extract with vitamins (such as vitamins C and E), minerals (such as zinc and selenium) or herbal ingredients (such as Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng) to enhance the antioxidant or immune-modulating effects.

The use of herbgreey®Shilaji extract dates back centuries in Indian Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Himalayan medicine. It is primarily used to restore balance to the body and alleviate weakness, fatigue and a lack of energy. It also helps to relieve digestive discomfort, such as gastritis and indigestion. It is traditionally regarded as having a 'mildly tonifying' effect.

herbgreey®Shilaji extract is a key ingredient in certain natural skincare products due to its potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing properties. It works by neutralising free radicals to reduce oxidative damage to the skin, suppressing inflammatory factors to alleviate redness and potentially promoting collagen synthesis.​​​​​​​

■ Active ingredients

The primary active components of herbgreey®Shilaji extract include fulvic acid, dibenzo-α-pyranones (DBPs) and their pigment proteins, and triterpenoids. Other constituents include hippuric acid, polyphenols/benzopyranones, amino acids, minerals and trace elements. The presence and quantity of these constituents varies depending on the plant's origin and the processing methods used.

herbgreey®Shilaji extract stimulates lymphocyte proliferation and enhances T-cell-mediated cytotoxicity. It boosts the body's defences against pathogens and may therefore help to enhance resistance, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. It alleviates acute and chronic inflammatory responses by inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators such as TNF-α and IL-6, offering potential adjuvant relief for inflammation-related conditions such as arthritis and gastritis.

▶ Immune modulation and anti-inflammation

In Ayurvedic medicine, herbgreey®Shilaji extract is used as an 'energy supplement', believed to boost physical strength and stamina while alleviating fatigue. It may improve athletic performance and physical vitality by regulating mitochondrial function, such as promoting ATP production, and optimising cellular metabolism. This makes it particularly suitable for individuals engaged in high-intensity activities.

▶ Boosting metabolism and energy levels

■ Extraction process characteristics

The standard process for herbgreey®Shilaji extract involves the following steps: Raw material screening, grinding/pretreatment, extraction, concentration, purification/standardisation, drying and packaging. Extraction and standardisation are critical steps in determining the extract's potency and stability.

Grinding and preprocessing usually involves ultrafine grinding and low-temperature plasma sterilisation. Extraction methods include oil-water and alcohol extraction, as well as ultrasonic and microwave-assisted extraction. Other methods include enzymatic hydrolysis and supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) using CO2. Concentration is generally achieved through vacuum or film evaporation, while purification employs macroporous or ion-exchange resins, gel filtration, membrane separation and HPLC or HSCCC. Drying is usually done by spray drying or freeze drying.

Conventional high-yield extraction typically involves water/alcohol extraction, followed by vacuum concentration, resin/membrane purification and spray drying (a process suitable for food and dietary supplements). Production processes for heat-sensitive and premium products involve water extraction, low-temperature concentration, membrane or gel filtration, and freeze-drying to preserve more heat-sensitive and high-molecular-weight components. Green and high-purity extraction involves supercritical fluid extraction (SFE)-CO2→ membrane separation/column purification→freeze-drying (low temperature, no organic solvent residue).

General Information:

Extraction site

CAS No.

Chemical formula

Active ingredient

Molecular mass

Plant source

C14H12O8

Shilaji

12040-71-0

308.24 g/mol

Fulvic acid

Asphaltum Punjabianum