Not all Shilajit sold online is real. With the rising popularity of this powerful Ayurvedic resin, fake versions have flooded the market.
In this blog, we’ll tell you how to identify real vs fake Shilajit using 7 simple home tests. Learn how to check Shilajit purity before you buy—and protect yourself from adulterated or synthetic products.
🧪 7 Proven Tests to Check Real vs Fake Shilajit
1️⃣ Water Solubility Test
Drop a small amount in warm water.
✅ Real Shilajit: Dissolves fully, turning water dark brown or reddish.
❌ Fake Shilajit: Leaves particles, floats, or creates residue.
2️⃣ Flame Test
Expose it to a flame.
✅ Real: Bubbles and turns into ash slowly.
❌ Fake: Melts fast, smells chemical.
3️⃣ Texture & Smell
✅ Real: Soft, resin-like texture with an earthy or smoky scent.
❌ Fake: Crumbly or waxy, with synthetic fragrance.
4️⃣ Freezer Test
Place a small portion in the freezer.
✅ Real: Hardens but returns to resin state when warmed.
❌ Fake: Cracks, crumbles, or stays brittle.
5️⃣ Stretch Test
✅ Real: Becomes stretchy and pliable.
❌ Fake: Breaks or crumbles.
6️⃣ Smear Test on Palm
Rub on your palm.
✅ Real: Spreads easily and becomes sticky when warmed.
❌ Fake: Doesn’t melt or spread.
7️⃣ Alcohol Test (Optional)
✅ Real Shilajit doesn’t dissolve easily in alcohol.
❌ Fake blends or dissolves quickly.
🧿 Traditional Ayurvedic Purification
At NK Herbal, our pure Kashmiri Shilajit is purified using Triphala decoction and slow-cooked in clay pots for 72 hours—ensuring maximum purity, potency, and authenticity of Himalayan Shilajit.
📦 Buying Checklist for Authentic Shilajit
✅ Must Have
Dissolves in warm water
Earthy smell
Resin texture
Transparent sourcing
Ayurvedic purification
❌ Avoid
Does not dissolve fully
Chemical or fruity fragrance
Powdery or rock-solid
No mention of origin
Artificial processes
🛍️ Where to Buy Real Shilajit?
Buy 100% authentic Kashmiri Shilajit at NK Herbal.
Trusted by thousands, our Shilajit is free from chemicals, processed the traditional Ayurvedic way, and packed in eco-safe jars.
Disclaimer:
These are at-home tests for general awareness. For lab-level accuracy, certified analytical testing is recommended.
Don’t fall for fake Shilajit. Know the difference. Test it. Trust it.
✅ Order genuine Shilajit resin from NK Herbal today.
Such a clear and practical guide! The home tests make it so much easier to spot real Shilajit, and I really appreciate the emphasis on traditional Ayurvedic purification.
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