Shilajit is a naturally occurring resinous substance associated with mountainous regions across parts of Central and South Asia. It is dark, sticky and complex in composition, containing humic substances, including fulvic compounds, alongside other naturally occurring constituents. Shilajit has a long history of traditional use, particularly within Ayurveda.

Shilajit is associated with high-altitude mountainous regions, where its formation is linked to the gradual transformation of organic material within the surrounding geological environment. Shilajit is found in several mountain regions across Asia. Our purified Shilajit resin is sourced from the Altai mountain region.

Altai Shilajit refers to Shilajit sourced from the Altai mountain region of Central Asia. As the natural composition of Shilajit can vary according to geographical origin, knowing where a product is sourced is an important part of understanding what you are buying. Hybrid Herbs has sourced Shilajit from the Altai region since 2010.

Shilajit resin is Shilajit presented in its characteristic dark, sticky, semi-solid form rather than being made into a powder, capsule or flavoured formulation. Our purified Shilajit resin contains no fillers, flavourings or additional ingredients and can be dissolved into warm water or another warm drink.

Shilajit resin can be taken by measuring a small amount and dissolving it into warm water. Stir until the resin has dispersed before drinking. It can also be mixed into another warm drink if preferred. Always follow the serving instructions provided with your particular Shilajit product.

For Hybrid Herbs Shilajit Resin, our serving guidance is approximately 250mg per serving. Because Shilajit resin is concentrated and serving recommendations can differ between products, follow the directions on the product label rather than assuming all Shilajit products have the same suggested serving.

The main difference between Shilajit resin and Shilajit powder is the format and processing. Resin retains Shilajit's distinctive sticky, semi-solid character, while powdered Shilajit has been processed into a dry form that can be used on its own or in capsules and blends. At Hybrid Herbs, we choose purified Shilajit resin because it allows us to offer Shilajit simply, without fillers, flavourings or additional ingredients.

Shilajit is a complex natural substance containing humic substances, including fulvic compounds. The exact composition of Shilajit can vary according to its geographical origin and processing. We don't advertise a specific fulvic acid percentage for our Shilajit unless that value has been established for the relevant product through appropriate laboratory analysis.

Shilajit resin has a distinctive earthy, mineral-like taste and aroma. As a natural resin, its flavour is quite different from tea, coffee or conventional supplements. If you find the taste strong, the resin can be dissolved into a larger amount of warm water or another warm drink.

When choosing Shilajit, look for clear information about geographical origin, ingredients, purification and independent laboratory testing. A supplier should be transparent about what is actually in the product rather than relying on appearance or supposed home authenticity tests alone. Our Shilajit is a purified resin sourced from the Altai region with no fillers or additives, and we make our independent heavy-metal analysis available to customers.