why real himalayan shilajit costs more
Namaste dai-bahini. I am from Namche Bazaar and now I bring small tins of pure Himalayan resin to Australia. People ask me, simply and honestly, why real himalayan shilajit costs more. I will tell you like a villager talks to family: plain, warm, and honest.
A simple answer - why real himalayan shilajit costs more
The short truth: real shilajit is rare, hard to gather, and needs careful cleaning. Mountains are high, the seasons short, and every step costs time and care. This is not a factory product that can be made quickly. When you buy authentic resin you pay for the place, the people, and the work.
I will walk you through the reasons - small stories from the mountain and practical tips so you know what you pay for.
What makes authentic Himalayan resin more expensive
There are a few clear reasons that add to cost. Listen like you are at my tea table.
- Collection effort: Shilajit appears on rocks at high altitude. Collectors climb craggy slopes and gather small sticky deposits by hand.
- Seasonal windows: Only certain months are safe to harvest. Miss the season and you wait another year.
- Small yields: A little resin from many locations is all that appears. That scarcity raises price.
- Purification and testing: Real resin needs careful cleaning and sometimes lab testing to ensure purity - no heavy metals, no fillers.
- Fair pay: I pay collectors fairly, because these families have few options. Fair wages add cost, and that is right.
How processing and quality control affect price
After collection, resin must be cleaned. Some sellers mix cheap ingredients or use solvents to increase weight - that is how fake product looks cheaper. For authentic resin, we use traditional gentle methods and modern testing so the product stays pure. That care takes time and money.
I send many batches back to Nepal for checking and I keep receipts. You can ask for test results - an honest seller will share them.
Value you receive - not just a price tag
When you pay more for true Himalayan resin you pay for these values:
- traceability - where it came from
- support for collectors and their families
- purity and potency that traditional users expect
- safe processing and honest lab checks
That is why I import slowly and carefully to Australia. I am not trying to be fancy - just honest. If you want to learn more about my journey and why I do this, visit my small website where I tell the story from the village: shilnepal.com.
If you want to try a tin that I personally bring from Nepal, see this product I trust and sell: Nepalese Shilajit Resin 30g tin. I will put the tin in a box and remember the person who collected it.
FAQ
Q: Is price the only sign of authenticity?
A: No. Price is one clue but look for origin, appearance, smell, and lab tests. I always tell customers to check where it came from and ask for purity testing.
Q: How can I tell real shilajit from fake?
A: Real resin is sticky, dark, and melts with warm water. Fakes may dissolve strangely or leave residue. When in doubt, ask the seller about collection and testing.
Q: Will more expensive always mean better?
A: Not always. Some sellers charge more for brand alone. Ask about traceability and how the resin was processed. I choose fair price and honesty over show.
Q: Does the phrase why real himalayan shilajit costs more mean it is worth it?
A: For many people yes - if you want true Himalayan resin with care and clear origin, the cost reflects that care. For casual curiosity, smaller sample sizes can help you decide.
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My last word as your neighbor from the hills: buy with kindness. Support good collectors, check origin, and do not rush. If you ever want to ask me directly, write on the site or check the tin I sell - I put my name on it like a promise.
