Our Purification Method (Shodhana)

Shodhana is the traditional purification method used for centuries in the Himalayan region to prepare shilajit safely and naturally. This process relies on time, water, sun, and patience... not chemicals, industrial heat, or factory shortcuts.

At ShilNepal, we follow this method closely, using small-batch handling and manual steps carried out near the source of harvest. Each phase removes impurities while preserving the natural resin and mineral profile.

Phase 1: Soaking the Raw Rocks

After harvest, raw shilajit-bearing rocks are crushed into smaller pieces and placed into traditional earthenware pots. Fresh water is added, and the mixture is left to soak for over 24 hours.

During this time, the pure shilajit resin naturally dissolves into the water. Heavier materials such as stone, sand, and dirt sink to the bottom of the pot, separating themselves without force or chemicals.
Person stirring a pot with raw shilajit rocks and a liquid concoction in a rustic setting with Himalayan mountains in the background

Phase 2: Filtering

Once the resin has fully dissolved, the dark liquid is carefully poured out, leaving the settled sediment behind. This liquid is then passed through fine cloth filters multiple times.

Repeated filtering removes every remaining trace of grit, soil, and particulate matter, resulting in a clean, mineral-rich solution without altering the natural composition.
Traditional process of filtering shilajit mixture from an earthy pot using a special cloth strainer outdoors with the Himalayan mountains in the background.

Phase 3: Sun Drying

The filtered liquid is transferred into glass jars and covered with breathable cloth. Instead of boiling or artificial heating, the jars are placed outdoors to dry naturally under the sun.

Over several weeks, the sun’s gentle heat slowly evaporates the water. As moisture leaves, a thick layer of pure shilajit resin forms and concentrates inside the jars.
Jars being filled with melted and strained shilajit mixture, and cloth is covering the jar openings.the jars are stacked side by side in direct sun on a stone surface with the Himalayan mountains in the background

Phase 4: Curing & Packing

Once the final moisture has evaporated and the resin reaches the correct consistency, the shilajit is carefully removed and inspected.

The finished resin is then hand-packed into sealed metal tins. Each batch is kept small, handled manually, and prepared without factory processing or chemical intervention.
Person using a special spatula to fill a tin of Nepal Shilajit with raw Nepali shilajit, after it has been cured and purified.

Why Shodhana Matters

Shodhana is not about speed or scale. It is about safety, purity, and respect for the material. This method ensures that what remains is clean, bioavailable shilajit resin, prepared in the same way it has been for generations.

Every tin we sell reflects this process - slow, deliberate, and grounded in tradition.

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