CONSTITUENTS

The gummy substance of silajit dissolves in water and when washed away leaves an earthy matter, vegetable fibres and a few black round button-like masses (1 / 8th inch in diam) resembling peas. The insoluble matter is removed by straining through a thick cloth or flannel. The fluid is allowed to stand in the sun when a creamy substance rises to the top. After this process the unit of M/S Sain Dass Ravi Mohan found to dry extract in crystal form which is only avialable under SDR brand Shilajit

Silajit contains an oil which when distilled is known as ichthyol. Benzoic acid and benzoates which are present in silajit in large quantities are considered to be the main active principles.

Moisture	29.03 per cent.
Benzoic acid	8.58 per cent.
Hppuric acid	6.13 per cent.
Fatty acids	1.36 per cent.
Resin and waxy matter	2.44 per cent.
Gums	17.32 per cent.
Albuminoids	16.12 per cent.
Vegetable matter, sand etc.	2.15 per cent.

Moisture	29.03 per cent
Loss on ignition	52.63 per cent.
Ash	18.34 per cent.
Silica (residue insoluble in HCL)	2.69 per cent.
Iron (Fe2 O3)	0.64 per cent.
Alumina (Al2 O3)	2.61 per cent.
Lime (Cao)	4.82 per cent.
Magnesia (MgO)	1.20 per cent.
Potash (K2 O)	3.81 per cent.
Sulphuric acid (SO3)	0.97 per cent.
Chloride (NaCl)	0.57 per cent.
Phosphoric acid (p2 O3)	0.24 per cent.
Nitrogen	3.36 per cent.