Shilajit-The Important Traditional Medicine / 中国药学杂志

ABSTRACT

Shilajit, as a natural exsiting organic matter, mainly distributed in mountains area along the silk road. Shilajit mainly contains humus, as a kind of adaptogen, with pharmacological effects of anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, immune regulation and so on. It mainly treats urogenital diseases, digestive dysfunction and neurological diseases. The research of shilajit is still in the initial stage, and its source, composition, effective material basis and quality control of shilajit are worth further study. It is believed that after the systematic arrangement and further research, shilajit will become one of important traditional medicine.