Shilajit is one of many herbs and mineral formulations (Rasaoushadhies) used in Ayurveda, a healing system that originated thousands of years ago in India. Shilajit has been used in traditional herbal medicine to treat a wide variety of conditions, ranging from bone fractures to impotence.

Shilajit is available as a dietary supplement. Read on to learn about the possible health benefits, side effects, dosage and preparation, and more.