Mountain Manna Himalayan Shilajit Extract Powder
In crafting our Mountain Manna Himalayan Shilajit Extract Powder, we draw upon over 3,000 years of Ayurvedic tradition—a lineage in which Shilajit has long been revered as a premier Rasāyana—a profoundly fortifying adaptogenic tonic used to restore vitality at the deepest levels, support longevity, and replenish what life depletes.*
Mythically known as “the conqueror of mountains” and “the destroyer of weakness,” Shilajit is neither a plant nor a stone, but a rare mineral exudate—formed through the slow geological convergence of organic matter and mountainous terrain over millennia. In Ayurvedic practice, Shilajit is considered a panacea, applied even in cases traditionally viewed as the most difficult to address.
Through the lens of Classical Chinese Medicine, Shilajit is understood as both a Jīng and Yuán Qì tonic—a therapeutic honored for its ability to nourish the body's constitutional essence and reinforce foundational vitality. It is warming, grounding, and mineral-dense, offering deep nourishment without overstimulation.
Whether used to address fatigue, endocrine function, enhance cognition, or long-term adaptogenic resilience, Shilajit stands apart as a rare multi-system tonic—one of the few substances that straddles the line between food and therapeutic.* Our Mountain Manna Himalayan Shilajit Extract Powder provides flexibility of use and uncompromised potency, offering this ancestral compound in its most concentrated and purified form.
Traditional Wisdom; Modern Results
- Comprehensive, Holistic Support: Shilajit supports vitality across multiple systems—energy metabolism, immune function, hormone balance, cognitive clarity, and detoxification.* Rich in over 85 trace minerals and Fulvic Acid, Shilajit functions as a true functional food—restoring what has been lost, regulating what has become excessive, and protecting what is vital.* As an adaptogen, Shilajit helps the body move toward allostasis—responding intelligently to individual needs, rather than producing a uniform or overstimulating effect.*
- Rooted in Deep Ancestral Tradition: In Ayurveda, Shilajit (शिलाजतु) is classified as a Rasāyana—a tonic used to preserve life, strengthen essence, and nourish the tissues from rasa to śukra. While not explicitly named in the Chinese pharmacopeia, Shilajit aligns energetically with Yáng and Jīng tonics—therapeutics used to replenish the body’s core energies, particularly in the context of depletion, chronic fatigue, premature aging, or sexual debility.*
- Ethical Himalayan Sourcing: Our Mountain Manna Himalayan Shilajit is wild-harvested by hand from remote, high-altitude cliffs in the Himalayas, where Shilajit resin naturally emerges during brief windows under precise environmental conditions. Known locally as “the sweat of the mountains” and “rock juice,” this rare substance offers a mineral-rich glimpse into the earth’s most elemental processes.
Precision in Every Detail
- Clinically Standardized for Consistency and Potency: Each batch of Mountain Manna Himalayan Shilajit is standardized to 40% Fulvic Acid, ensuring reliable, full-spectrum support in every serving.* Unlike raw Shilajit pitch—which can vary significantly in composition and potency—our extract delivers reliable, full-spectrum support with every use.*
- Authentic, Convenient, and Vegan Nutrition: Our extract powder contains only pure Shilajit—no fillers, binders, or additives. Vegan, shelf-stable, and free from solvents, it offers the full benefits of traditional Shilajit in a clean, easy-to-use form. No mess, no guesswork—just uncompromised purity, ready to integrate into your daily routine. This extract is available as capsules.
- Produced with Reverence: Masterfully crafted in the USA in a certified organic, FDA-registered, GMP-compliant facility, our Shilajit is produced with precision and care. Each batch is a reflection of our commitment to purity, safety, and efficacy—delivering a product you can rely on for long-term use.
Mountain Manna Himalayan Shilajit Extract Powder embodies the enduring spirit of Ayurvedic and ancestral nutrition. Wild-harvested from the heights of the Himalayas, this adaptogenic Rasāyana offers a rare expression of paleo, vegan functional nutrition—a mineral-dense compound shaped by time, pressure, and deep organic memory.
Available exclusively from RAW Forest Foods, we craft our Mountain Manna Himalayan Shilajit Extract Powder with intention and precision—for those forging their own path toward dynamic health, where traditional wisdom meets modern precision, and where endocrine support lays the groundwork for lasting vitality.*
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Field Notes
The Origin of Mountain Manna Himalayan Shilajit Extract Powder
Our Mountain Manna Himalayan Shilajit Extract Powder was born out of respect—for Ayurveda, for ancestral wisdom, and for the kind of healing that unfolds over time.
We first introduced our Shilajit in the winter of 2011—not in response to trends, nor as a hyped quick-fix supplement. We introduced it as a way to offer something real—something with depth, with presence, and with integrity. Our intention then, as now, was simple: to share Shilajit in a form that honors its source and its purpose in long-term restoration—without diluting what makes it whole. True to the source. True to tradition.
For more than 3,000 years, Shilajit has held a central place in Ayurveda as a cornerstone of rejuvenation—a Rasāyana revered for restoring what life wears thin through stress, age, and exertion. We are honored to continue that legacy by offering this restorative tonic in a way that remains both authentic and accessible. Adaptogenic in nature, Shilajit supports the body’s ability to respond—rather than react—to the ongoing demands of modern life, nourishing endocrine health, supporting the aging process, and promoting long-term resilience.*
We didn’t rush the development of our Mountain Manna Himalayan Shilajit Extract Powder. As with everything we do at RAW Forest Foods, we chose excellence over speed. This extract is the result of years of careful sourcing, testing, and refinement—a deliberate effort to provide Shilajit in its most potent and uncompromised form. Sustainably wild-harvested from remote cliffs in the Himalayas, our Shilajit is an expression of purity and precision, deeply rooted in its ancestral heritage.*
Behind the Mountain Manna Name
The name Mountain Manna carries both a geography and a gesture—a nod to the past while looking directly to the future. In ancient texts, manna is the substance that appears when all else is stripped away—offering nourishment in moments of need, asking nothing but presence in return. When everything external is gone, the essential appears.
Shilajit, formed over millennia in the silent press of mountain and time, is just such a substance. Shilajit is manna. A resin of memory—embodying mineral, microbial life, and the long intelligence of stone. Shilajit doesn’t stimulate, it restores. Not quickly, but thoroughly.
In Ayurveda, Shilajit is a panacea Rasāyana—a therapeutic of regeneration, one that is taken not to override the body’s cycles and signals, but to help remember them. As modern life frays our rhythms and drains our reserves, Shilajit offers a way to rebuild—from the foundation and from the root.*
Mountain Manna is that deeper rhythm—of nourishment drawn from height and depth, from silence and pressure, crafted for clarity, for strength, and for the long—yet profound—path of restoration.
Since its original release more than a decade ago, our relationship with this rare adaptogen has only grown. Shilajit has become a cornerstone of our functional nutrition philosophy—not because it promises immediacy, but because it offers something far more lasting: grounded vitality, quiet strength, and the steady rhythm of true restoration.
We offer our Mountain Manna Himalayan Shilajit Extract Powder not as a fix, but as a companion—a daily ritual of mineral memory and cellular restoration.* An invitation to return—to what is essential, to what endures, and to what becomes possible when healing is grounded, when healing is patient, and when healing is drawn from the mountain itself.
Shilajit as a Functional Food
Shilajit’s unrivaled nutritional profile forms the backbone of its broad support for systemic health. This rare, naturally occurring exudate contains more than 85 ionic minerals, shaped over millennia as ancient plant matter and
microbial life were compressed within the stone and strata of high mountain environments.
Each harvest reflects the unique terroir of its origin—altitude, microbial activity, and soil composition—but the result remains consistently mineral-dense, bioavailable, and biologically intelligent.* In this way, Shilajit
is not merely a supplement—it is a true functional food: one that nourishes as it strengthens, and restores as it supports.* Shilajit is manna.
Bioactive Compounds and Essential Macro and Trace Minerals in Shilajit
The Proandrogenic Properties of Shilajit
Shilajit has long been recognized in Ayurvedic and other classical systems of medicine for its support of male vitality, reproductive function, and hormone balance—effects now described in modern clinical terms as proandrogenic.
In Ayurveda, Shilajit is revered both as a Rasāyana and a tonic for vīrya—nourishing sexual wellness, inner strength, and vitality across both the reproductive and endocrine systems.*
Contemporary research increasingly affirms these traditional applications, offering clinical insight into Shilajit’s potential to support testosterone levels and male reproductive health in a balanced, sustainable way.*
Shilajit Extract – 100% of Formula
Description: Shilajit (शिलाजतु) is a rare, resinous exudate formed over millennia through the gradual decomposition of plant matter and microbial life, compressed within the rock strata of high-altitude mountain environments. Treasured in Ayurvedic
medicine for more than 3,000 years, Shilajit is revered as a Rasāyana—a class of rejuvenative tonics used to restore deep vitality and promote longevity.*
Naturally rich in over 85 ionic minerals, Shilajit is especially valued for its high concentration of Fulvic and Humic Acids—organic compounds known to enhance nutrient absorption, cellular energy production, and detoxification
pathways.*
Scientific Insights: Modern research increasingly supports Shilajit’s long-standing traditional uses. Studies suggest that Shilajit may:
- Support healthy testosterone levels and male reproductive function through its adaptogenic influence on the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) axis*
- Act as a nootropic by supporting cognitive function—potentially reducing tau protein aggregation, improving cerebral circulation, and modulating neuroinflammation*
- Enhance mitochondrial function and ATP production, promoting more efficient energy metabolism and improved physical endurance*
- Support antioxidant defense and cellular detoxification via Fulvic Acid and polyphenolic content—neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress*
Ethnobotanical Tradition: In Ayurveda, Shilajit nourishes rasa—the first of the seven bodily tissues—helping restore balance across all downstream systems. It supports allostasis, builds resilience, and
enhances the body’s capacity to adapt to both internal and environmental stressors.*
Beyond its role as a Rasāyana, Shilajit is also classified as a yogavāhi—a catalytic substance that enhances the absorption and efficacy of other herbs while also serving as a potent tonic in its own right.*
Traditionally, Shilajit is said to:
- Pacify all three doṣas (Vāta, Pitta, and Kapha)
- Nourish śukra dhātu, the reproductive essence
- Enhance ojas, the subtle energy that governs immunity, mental clarity, and longevity
- Support agni, the digestive fire, without provoking excess heat*
Outside of Ayurveda, Shilajit is also used in Tibetan, Unānī, and Central Asian systems of medicine, where it is traditionally used for exhaustion, neurodegeneration, altitude sickness, and reproductive health.*
Macro and Trace Minerals: Shilajit is a naturally occurring matrix of ionic minerals, Fulvic compounds, organic acids, and biological co-factors. Its Fulvic Acid content enhances the bioavailability of minerals by
chelating and transporting nutrients deep into cells and tissues.*
Macro and Essential Minerals:
- Calcium (Ca) – Bone formation, vascular tone, nerve signaling
- Magnesium (Mg) – Energy production, glucose metabolism, neuromuscular function
- Phosphorus (P) – Structural component of DNA, ATP, and cellular membranes
- Iron (Fe) – Oxygen transport, red blood cell formation
- Zinc (Zn) – Hormone regulation, immune response, tissue repair
- Potassium (K) – Electrolyte balance, cardiovascular rhythm
Trace Minerals and Co-Factors:
- Selenium (Se) – Thyroid hormone metabolism, antioxidant enzyme activity
- Copper (Cu) – Collagen synthesis, iron utilization, mitochondrial energy production
- Manganese (Mn) – Bone growth, antioxidant defense (MnSOD cofactor)
- Molybdenum (Mo) – Detoxification of sulfites, enzymatic metabolism
- Boron (B) – Bone density, sex hormone co-regulation
- Barium (Ba) – Present in trace amounts; physiological role in humans not clearly defined*
Sourcing: In alignment with our practice of Dàodì sourcing, our Shilajit is ethically and sustainably wild-harvested from remote, high-altitude regions of the Himalayas, where it naturally exudes
from rock fissures during specific seasonal windows.
Parts Used: Exudate
Role in Formula: As the sole ingredient, Shilajit provides a concentrated, full-spectrum source of bioavailable minerals, Fulvic Acid, and essential co-factors that nourish vitality, support endocrine function, and
promote deep systemic resilience.*
Using Mountain Manna Himalayan Shilajit Extract Powder
Our recommended method for using extract powders is simple: mix the powder with several ounces of warm to hot water, stir until dissolved, and drink promptly. To maximize absorption, take this product on an empty stomach, at least 30
minutes before consuming any other food or drink.
Dosage Guidelines
As a dietary supplement, adults take 2 grams once daily, preferably on an empty stomach. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, especially if you have any medical conditions or are taking other medications. The
dosage can be split into two servings—one in the morning and one in the evening.
Taste Profile
When it comes to using our extract powders, creativity is truly the only limiting factor. While traditionally taken in warm water, Shilajit can be incorporated into a variety of daily rituals to suit your own preferences and needs.
Shilajit has a naturally bitter, mineral-rich taste—a flavor some appreciate for its depth, though it may be too strong for others. Given the potency of our extract, the bitterness is notably pronounced.
We’ve found that the bitterness of Shilajit pairs beautifully with coffee, adding depth and complexity without overpowering the flavor. For those who prefer a coffee alternative, we highly recommend Dandy Blend™. Simply
prepare it as directed, then stir in your desired amount of extract powder, just as you would with coffee.
Our Shilajit extract is available in capsules.
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing. Store at room temperature.
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