Shilajit resin is not an obvious product to use. It arrives as a dark, sticky mass in a small jar, with no scoop and no obvious portion size. Most of the questions we get are about this rather than about the shilajit itself, so here is the practical version.
How much to take
A portion roughly the size of a grain of rice, once daily. That is the standard serving and it is smaller than most people expect — if you are taking something pea-sized, you are taking considerably more than you need and your jar will disappear fast.
Follow the serving stated on your pack. Do not exceed it.
How to get it out of the jar
Resin behaves like very stiff toffee. In a cold house it can be almost solid; in a warm one it will be soft and stringy.
If yours is too hard to work with, stand the closed jar in warm (not boiling) water for a couple of minutes. It will soften enough to take a portion with the back of a clean spoon or a cocktail stick. Do not microwave it.
If yours is very soft and sticky, the opposite works — ten minutes in the fridge makes it much easier to handle.
How to take it
Resin does not dissolve well in cold liquid. The reliable method is:
- Take your portion on a clean spoon
- Stir it into a small amount of warm water until it disperses
- Top up with more warm water, or add it to tea or coffee
It tastes bitter and slightly smoky on its own. Most people prefer it in tea or coffee, and a little honey neutralises most of the bitterness. Some people take it straight and get used to it within a week.
How long a jar lasts
At a rice-grain sized portion daily, a jar goes a long way. This surprises people who are used to capsules, where a 60-count pack is a month.
It is worth working this out before you set up a subscription, so your deliveries match your usage rather than piling up in a cupboard. If yours are arriving faster than you can use them, change the interval or skip a delivery in your account — you do not need to contact us.
Storage
Keep the jar closed, in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight. Resin is stable and does not need refrigerating. Use a clean, dry implement each time; introducing water into the jar is the main way people spoil one.
A note on consistency
Resin varies in texture between batches. A softer or firmer jar than your last one is normal and is a function of temperature and the source material, not a fault.
Before you start
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Not suitable for children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication or under medical supervision, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before use.