Shilajit: A Panacea for Thousands of Years
Shilajit has the ability to heal and soothe the symptoms of many diseases, as well as boost your immune system and health. It really is a remedy for countless maladies!
When researching shilajit, you may have come across the word “panacea.” This is because shilajit is often called a panacea. While shilajit works differently for each person’s unique body chemistry, we do believe it can be extremely beneficial in healing illness, and soothing the symptoms of disease. Let’s take a look at what a panacea really is, and why shilajit fits the description.
What is a Panacea?
According to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, the definition is as follows:
panacea (păn′ə-sē′ə): A remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all.
The origin of the word is the Greek word “panakes”, which means: “all-healing.” In Greek mythology, Panacea was a goddess – the goddess of Universal health. People have seemed a cure-all for all health issues for thousands of years. Throughout history, shilajit has been used to treat many illnesses, and thus has been called a panacea.
Is Shilajit a Panacea?
For thousands of years, shilajit has been used in the Ayurvedic medicine tradition. Its name means “destroyer of weakness” in Sanskrit. You can find references to shilajit in Ancient Sanskrit texts that are over 3,000 years old. These texts reference the use of shilajit as a remedy or cure-all. In fact, the famous Indian Vaidya Charak wrote about the shilaljit in the 1st Century A.D: “There is hardly any curable disease which cannot be controlled or cured with the aid of Shilajit.” In modern society, there is much discussion about the effectiveness of shilajit. While it may not be a “cure-all,” it can greatly improve the overall health of anyone who takes it daily. Let’s look at a few known benefits of taking shilajit:
- Shilajit helps your body absorb nutrients.
- Shilajit is an excellent source of anti-aging antioxidants.
- Shilajit can be used to treat diabetes.
- Shilajit has been used to heal bones.
- Shilajit can help fight arthritis inflammation.
Additionally, shilajit has been used for thousands of years to boost the immune system, provide sexual performance benefits, can improve your metabolism, and has the ability to detox your blood. There are countless benefits to shilajit: It may just be the panacea you need in your life. We’ll leave you with this quote, from a study published by the International Journal of Ayurveda Research:
