5 tests to check shilajit purity at home
Shilajit, a natural resin known for its health benefits, needs to be pure to ensure its effectiveness. Here are five tests you can perform at home to check the purity of shilajit:
1. Solubility Test Procedure:
Dissolve a small piece of shilajit in warm water.
Observation: Pure shilajit will dissolve completely, leaving no residue, and the solution should appear golden or dark brown.
2. Burn Test Procedure:
Take a small amount of shilajit and burn it with a flame.
Observation: Pure shilajit will burn without producing smoke and will leave behind minimal ash. If it produces a lot of smoke or residue, it may be impure.
3. Pliability Test Procedure:
Place shilajit in the refrigerator for a few hours and then try to shape it.
Observation: Pure shilajit will become hard and brittle when cold but will soften and become sticky when warmed by hand.
4. Colour Test Procedure:
Observe the colour of shilajit in natural light.
Observation: Pure shilajit typically has a dark brown to black colour. Variations in colour might indicate impurities.
5. Acid Test Procedure:
Mix shilajit with vinegar or another weak acid.
Observation: Pure shilajit will dissolve and not react violently. If it fizzes or shows a strong reaction, it may contain impurities or additives.
Conclusion
Performing these simple tests can help you determine the purity of shilajit, ensuring you consume a product that is both safe and effective. Pure shilajit will dissolve completely in water, burn cleanly, be pliable, have a consistent dark color, and show no strong reaction with weak acids.
@scott – Thank you for your comment, Shilajit does burn but does not produce much smoke. Where did you read on our website that it does not burn and creates a lot of ash?
On your site, it confuses me by saying that shilajit burns with out smoking and produces minimal ash. Your site also says it does not burn, and produces substantial ash.
How can it be both ?
Dear Jordan these test comes from Charaka Samhita book .
Can you help me to understand these tests?
Where did these tests come from and why do they work?