Studies Done on Shilajit, the herb that contains 86 of the TOTAL 92 minerals known to man!

Here are some studies that have been done regarding Shilajit, the amazing herb that has 86 of the TOTAL 92 minerals known to man on the entire planet!  So, I wouldn't be surprised if you're saying "DUH" at the end of this article because of course you get the following benefits when you put almost ALL of the minerals in the WORLD in your body!  :)

To wit:

Allergies
Ghosal, S., et al, "Mast Cell Protecting Effects of Shilajit and Its Constituents," Phytotherapy Research, 3 (6): 249-252, 1989.
Albino rats were sensitized to horse serum every day for 14 days. The test group was given processed shilajit. On the fourteenth day, the subjects were tested for mast cell degranulation. When mast cells degranulate, they release histamine, which causes inflammation, resulting in the characteristic runny nose and watery eyes of allergic reactions. The shilajit-treated subjects' mast cells had significantly less degranulation. Less histamine was released, and fewer allergic symptoms resulted. There were also no perceptible toxic effects with dosages ranging from 100 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg, equivalent to approximately 68 grams for a 150-pound person.

Anti-inflammatory
Goel, R.K., et al, "Anti-ulcerogenic and Anti-inflammatory Studies With Shilajit," Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 29: 95-103, 1990.
Albino rats were given injections of potassium carrageenan to induce inflammation in their hind paws. The paws were measured for fluid volume before and, at timed intervals, after injection. Shilajit, at a dose of 50 mg/kg, reduced chemically induced inflammation by 77 percent.

Antioxidant
Ghosal, S., et al, "Interaction of Shilajit With Biogenic Free Radicals," Department of Pharmaceutics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India
Processed shilajit was tested for its ability to neutralize sulfite anion (SO), hydroxyl (HO), and nitric oxide (NO) free radicals. Chemical polymerization by free radicals was measured with and without processed shilajit. It provided almost complete protection of methyl methacrylate (MMA) against HO-radical-induced polymerization and significantly inhibited the polymerization of MMA by the SO free radicals. Processed shilajit efficiently trapped NO free radicals. The antioxidant effects were concentration-dependent. Higher concentrations of processed shilajit provided greater free-radical protection.
Ghosal, S., et al, "Antioxidant Defense by Native and Processed Shilajit - A Comparative Study," Indian Journal of Chemistry, 35B: 127-132, 1996.
The antioxidant potential of processed shilajit was compared to unprocessed shilajit and vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Peak levels of shilajit occurred 12 to 15 hours after ingestion and took more than 72 hours to metabolize. Processed shilajit showed significant antioxidant activity. It also exhibited the ability to regenerate ascorbic acid after it neutralized free radicals. The dihydroxybenzo-alpha-pyrones in shilajit recycled ascorbic acid. Unprocessed shilajit did not consistently exhibit antioxidant activity.

Diabetes
Bhattacharya, S.K., et al, "Shilajit Attenuates Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes Mellitus and Decreases Pancreatic Islet Superoxide Dismutase Activity in Rats," Neuropharmacology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India
Diabetes mellitus was experimentally induced in albino rats by the administration of streptozotocin. The disease resulted in an increase of superoxide free radicals and free-radical damage to the pancreas. From the fourteenth day on, there was significant hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, due to a lack of insulin. The test groups were given 50 mg/kg or 100 mg/kg. The shilajit had no effect on normal blood sugar levels. It stopped the progression of hyperglycemia with statistically significant changes among the 100 mg/kg group. There was also a decrease in superoxide-free-radical damage owing to the antioxidant effects of shilajit.

General
Ghosal, S., et al, "The Need for Formulation of Shilajit by Its Isolated Active Constants," Phytotherapy Research, 5: 211-216, 1991.
Unprocessed shilajit samples collected from India, Nepal, Pakistan, and the Soviet Union were compared to a processed shilajit extract for their respective antistress and central nervous system effects. The processed shilajit extract produced consistently better results than the unprocessed shilajit. Stress was induced by forced swimming immobility on albino rats for six minutes. The treated rats recovered more quickly than the nontreated rats, with the processed shilajit producing the best results. Albino rats given shilajit extract resisted aspirin-induced ulcers significantly better than the control group, which received no shilajit, and the group that was fed unprocessed shilajit. The therapeutic properties of shilajit vary by region. To provide a consistent level of active ingredients, processing and standardization is necessary.

Immunity
Ghosal, S., et al, "Shilajit-Induced Morphometric and Functional Changes in Mouse Peritoneal Macrophages," Department of Pharmaceutics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India
Mice were given either a shilajit extract or a placebo. Their white blood cell activity was monitored prior to and, at intervals, after receiving the shilajit extract or placebo. The shilajit extract increased white blood cell activity, which rose in accordance with the dosage and the time that elasped after exposure.
Ghosal, S., "Chemistry of Shilajit, an Immunomodulatory Ayurvedic Rasayan," Pure and Applied Chemistry, 62 (7): 1285-1288, 1990.
The low-molecular-weight oxygenated dibenzo-alpha-pyrones and triterpenic acid (humic and fulvic acids) are the major active ingredients of shilajit. They affect the endocrine, autonomic, and central nervous systems, bringing about an immunomodulating result by increasing the activity of macrophages.
Bhatineharyn, S.K., "Effect of Shilajit on Rat Brain Monoamines," Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India Ghosal, S., Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-2210052, India
Male albino rats were divided into four groups:
Control
Shilajit extract (50mg/kg) one hour prior to evaluation
Shilajit extract (25mg/kg) daily five hours before evaluation
Shilajit extract (50mg/kg) daily five hours before evaluation
Neurotransmitter, serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline levels were measured and compared to the control group. The rats in the fourth group exhibited neurotransmitter changes associated with increased humoral, or immune, system response compared with that of the other groups. The rats in the third group experienced some improvement in neurotransmitter activity, but it was not as significant as the fourth group's.

Memory
Ghosal, S., et al, "Effects of Shilajit and Its Active Constituents on Learning and Memory in Rats," Pharmaceutical Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India
Lab rats were given processed shilajit, raw shilajit, or fulvic acid (derived from shilajit). The rats were then tested in a maze and a mild electric-shock-avoidance environment. The rats that were fed the processed shilajit learned to evade electric shocks more quickly and took less time to learn the maze than the control subjects did.

Ulcer
Goel, R.K., "Anti-ulcerogenic and Anti-inflammatory Studies With Shilajit," Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 29: 95-103, 1990.
Albino rats and male guinea pigs were given aspirin to induce gastric ulcers. The subjects that were fed shilajit had fewer incidences of ulcers. When the gastric juices were analyzed, researchers found a significant increase in the carbohydrate-protein ratio, which indicates a rise in protective mucosal secretions. The subjects that consumed shilajit were protected from ulcers owing to a jump in the secretion of the stomach's protective mucous.
Ghosal, S., et al, "Anti-ulcerogenic Activity of Fulvic Acids and 4-methoxy-6-carbmethoxybiphenyl Isolated From Shilajit," Phytotherapy Research, 2 (4): 187-191, 1988.
Two organic compounds, fulvic acid (FA) and 4-methoxy-6-carbmethoxybiphenyl (MCB), were extracted from shilajit for their ability to protect against ulcers. A single administration of the extracts did not offer protection from ulcer formation. Five consecutive days of administration of FA and MCB significantly reduced the stress-ulcer index compared with that of the control group.

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