70 yrs female, my Doctor has prescribed half spoon Shilajit powder in milk everyday as I hv early stage compensated liver cirrhosis.
Except low appetite and acidity gas, I hv no symptoms, but I do have hypertension for which I take betablocker bp medicine which mostly controls the bp.
I take vitamin minerals meds . I take diabetes medicine also & sugars are mostly controlled.
•I hv heard it can lower bp and can hv heavy metals if not properly analysed. So Is shilajit safe esp considering bp and age?
•Can taking it for 15 days cause any metal toxicity?
Thanks
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Hi, stop taking shilajit.
You already learnt about the uses of this drug and side effectd , and used it ......
I feel your parameters regarding other problems are fortunately normal .hence consult an experienced ayurvedic doctor as well as an allopathy doctor.
At this age regular monitoring of health -- with proper scan and blood picture is must for your liver health as you can not over look diabetes and the medicines given for diabetes.
Mam I am not sure whom you are consulting,but please stop taking shilajit immediately as it is not indicated for you, especially with cirrhosis of liver. Just take bhumyamalaki ghanvati along with patolakaturohinyadi kashayam and follow HAIP DIET based on the anti-inflammatory principles of Ayurveda. You can take trinapanchamoola kashaya to manage your bp but this has to be done under guidance. Dont depend on vague suggestions for your condition please. They don't know what they are prescribing and so they just suggest without doing root cause analysis. You have a pitta vata imbalance which can be corrected with right diet and basic herbs.
Namaste,
At 70 years, with early-stage liver cirrhosis, hypertension, and diabetes, caution is wise.
ð¹ Shilajit Safety â Key Points:
Yes, pure, lab-tested Shilajit is generally safe short-term
It may slightly lower BP, so monitor regularly
Heavy metal risk exists if it's not from a reputed, quality-controlled brand
â Your Case:
Half spoon daily for 15 days is unlikely to cause toxicity if itâs purified
Prefer capsule form from trusted brands (like Dabur, Patanjali, Baidyanath, or Himalaya) for dose precision and safety
Take after food, not on empty stomach
â Recommendation:
Avoid unlabelled Shilajit powders
Use only purified, doctor-approved product
Monitor BP during use
Consult your Ayurvedic doctor if unsure about brand/source
Genuine Shilajitu is semisolid in consistency and have the smell of cows urine. Better to avoid powder form ofShilajiu. Other wise it is a good rejuvenating medicine,especially in Diabetics. It is not a liver toxic medicine.
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