ABSTRACT

Shilajatu is a mineral explained in the treatises of Rasashastra. It is a pale brown to black coloured exudate available in mountainous regions. Based on the area it is collected from, the appearance and the composition varies. Research studies have put light that it is a combination of organic elements and inorganic substances. Shilajatu is said to comprise of humus; Humic substances are formed by the microbial degradation of dead plant matter, such as lignin. These are divided into three main fractions namely humic acids, fulvic acids, and humin. High Performance Liquid Chromatography is a good method for quantification of fulvic acid and humic acid. The analysis proved that fulvic and humic acid content is more in the sample from Nepal. Keywords: Shilajatu, Humic acid, Fulvic acid, HPLC
Publication date: 01/09/2026

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.9.10469