How to Check Shilajit Authenticity - shilajit authenticity check

Namaste dai-bahini, I am from Namche Bazaar and now I bring the resin to Australia. I learned from grandparents how to tell real shilajit from bargains that look like it. This guide is simple and honest - like a neighbour talking over a cup of tea. I will show you practical checks, home tests, and what paperwork really matters when you do a shilajit authenticity check.

Quick checks for shilajit authenticity

Before you spend time on fancy tests, do these quick, gentle checks. They are the things elders taught me on the cliffs and the first things I look for when opening a tin in my kitchen in Australia.

• Look - Real resin is dark brown to black and glossy when warmed slightly. If it looks like black glue with bright colours or powders, be wary.
• Smell - A natural, earthy, resinous smell is normal. A strong chemical or perfume scent is a red flag.
• Texture - Pure Himalayan resin is sticky but smooth. Sandy grit or lots of powder means poor cleaning or fake additives.
• Solubility - Real resin dissolves in warm water or milk leaving a slightly brown solution. If much solid remains or it sits like oil, test further.
• Packaging - Check for clear origin information, batch numbers, and testing certificates. Honest sellers show test results, not vague claims.

Simple home tests and what they tell you

These are small, safe tests you can do at home to strengthen your shilajit authenticity check. They are not final proof, but they help decide if to keep or return a product.

• Warm touch test - Take a pea-sized amount and warm between fingers. Real resin becomes soft and glossy, not oily or grainy.
• Water test - Dissolve a tiny bit in warm water. Genuine shilajit makes a brown, slightly cloudy solution with no floating plastic or heavy residue.
• Paper test - Put a small dab on white paper. Pure resin leaves a light brown mark that fades; synthetic additives may leave a long-lasting grease spot.
• Burn test - use caution - A small amount will char and smell earthy when burned; if it smells strongly of chemicals, stop and discard.

Laboratory tests and paperwork that matter

When you want certainty, ask for lab reports. These are the real signs a seller is honest.

Important certificates look for:

• Heavy metals testing - ensures safe lead, arsenic, mercury levels.
• FTIR or HPLC authenticity testing - shows molecular fingerprint matching Himalayan shilajit.
• Batch number and collection region - a trusted supplier will tell you the valley or ridge the resin came from.

When I started ShilNepal I insisted every batch is tested and the results are available. If a seller cannot show clear tests, treat their product like an unknown. If you prefer buying from someone who grew up on the hills, visit https://shilnepal.com to read about our process and tests.

Where to buy and a human tip

Buying from a person you trust matters. I always recommend buying small tins to test quality first. If you want to try a batch I personally pack, you can see the product I sell here: https://shilnepal.com/products/nepalese-shilajit-resin-30g-tin?variant=46755763159261. Try a small amount, check it with the home tests above, and only then buy more.

Storage, dosage, and safety

Keep resin in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Typical dose is a pea-sized portion once a day with warm water or milk, but start small. If you have medical conditions or take medicines, check with a healthcare professional before regular use.