Shilajit purified through the Surya Tapi method — seven stages of solar refinement, unchanged for 3,000 years. Every jar batch-tested, traceable to source.
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NABL Lab Certified
Fulvic Acid ≥60%
Heavy Metal Free
Batch Traceable COA
Sourced Above 3,000m
Glass Jar Only
The Collection
Three Forms of Himalayan Purity
Each form of Sodhana Shilajit is purified through the same seven-stage process. Your choice depends on your ritual and potency preference.
Bestseller
Pure Resin — 20g
The everyday ritual. Thick, dark, mineral-rich resin. Dissolve a pea-size in warm water each morning.
Fulvic Acid ≥60%60 Day Supply
Reserve Grade
Reserve Resin — 40g
Double-stage filtered. Higher fulvic acid concentration. For the serious practitioner and long-term commitment.
Fulvic Acid ≥70%4 Month Supply
New
Sacred Starter Bundle
Pure Resin 20g + ceremonial horn spoon + ritual guide booklet. Everything needed to begin properly.
3 ItemsGift Ready
What We Believe
Where ancient earth meets modern science
"Sodhana — from the Sanskrit root Śodhana — means to purify, to refine, to transform. We chose this name not as branding, but as a compass."
We are based in Kathmandu, Nepal — at the foot of the mountains that produce the world's finest shilajit. Our proximity is not incidental. It is the foundation of everything we do.
We know our collectors by name. We visit the source sites in Dolpa and Mustang. We have watched the resin seep from rock faces at dawn. That experience informs every decision we make.
The Sodhana Difference
Why discerning buyers choose us
01 — Sourcing
GPS-verified Himalayan collection
Raw shilajit is hand-collected above 3,000 metres in Dolpa and Mustang — two of Nepal's most remote high-altitude districts. Our collectors are paid above-market rates and have been working with the same rock faces for over a decade. We do not source from third-party aggregators. We know the altitude, the season, and the face of every batch.
02 — Purification
Authentic 7-stage Surya Tapi method
We follow the classical Ayurvedic Surya Tapi protocol — seven stages of aqueous extraction, solar evaporation, and multi-stage micron filtration. No solvents. No artificial heat. The process concentrates fulvic acid, removes heavy metals, and preserves the full spectrum of dibenzo-α-pyrones (DBPs) that most brands destroy through shortcut processing.
03 — Testing
NABL-accredited third-party lab verification
Every batch is independently tested at an NABL-accredited laboratory before sealing. We test for fulvic acid percentage, heavy metal panel (arsenic, lead, mercury, cadmium — all below WHO limits), and microbial safety. Every jar carries a batch number. Every batch has a publicly downloadable Certificate of Analysis on our Lab Reports page.
04 — Packaging
Borosilicate glass. No plastic. Ever.
We use only borosilicate glass jars with induction-sealed, tamper-evident lids. No plastic touches your shilajit at any stage. Borosilicate glass does not leach chemicals, maintains temperature stability, and is fully recyclable. The ceremonial horn spoon included with every jar is hand-sourced from Kathmandu artisans — not a factory accessory.
The Origin
Dolpa & Mustang, Nepal
Remote Himalayan districts above 3,000 metres where millennia of geological compression have created the world's most mineral-dense shilajit resin. Raw shilajit rock here costs NPR 3,000–8,000/kg from direct collectors — we pay fair-trade premiums above market rate.
3000m+
Altitude
84+
Trace Minerals
7
Purification Stages
How It Gets to You
From mountain rock to your morning ritual
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Hand-Harvested at Altitude
Collectors ascend above 3,000m in summer months — the only season the resin becomes visible. Raw shilajit is sealed in clay-lined vessels immediately after collection.
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Surya Tapi Solar Purification
Seven stages of aqueous extraction and solar evaporation under the open Himalayan sky. UV sterilisation. Multi-stage micron filtration. Zero solvents.
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Lab Tested & Batch Sealed
NABL-accredited third-party testing before every batch is sealed. Fulvic acid percentage, heavy metals, microbial panel. Downloadable COA on every batch number.
The Science
What is inside pure shilajit
Shilajit's therapeutic power comes from a complex matrix of bioactive compounds found in no other single substance in nature.
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Fulvic Acid
The primary active compound. A low-molecular-weight organic acid that enhances cellular nutrient uptake, increases ATP production, combats oxidative stress, and crosses the blood-brain barrier. Sodhana resin contains ≥60% fulvic acid — verified by independent lab testing.
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Humic Acid
Provides prebiotic support for gut microbiome diversity, binds and removes heavy metal toxins, enhances mineral absorption efficiency, and carries antiviral and antibacterial properties documented in peer-reviewed research.
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Dibenzo-α-Pyrones (DBPs)
Unique mitochondria-supporting molecules found almost exclusively in shilajit. DBPs directly enhance the electron transport chain, supporting deeper cellular energy production. Most processing methods destroy them — our low-heat Surya Tapi method preserves full DBP integrity.
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84+ Ionic Trace Minerals
Including zinc, magnesium, iron, copper, selenium, manganese, potassium, and silicon — present in naturally chelated, ionic form. Ionic minerals are absorbed directly without requiring enzymatic conversion, offering significantly higher bioavailability than mineral supplements.
Ankit Agrawal
Founder, Sodhana Bioscience
The Founder
Why I built Sodhana
"I started Sodhana because I saw one of the most powerful substances in Ayurvedic medicine being sold in black plastic tubs with promises borrowed from the gym supplement industry. Shilajit deserves more than that."
Based in Kathmandu, I spent two years visiting collection sites in Dolpa and Mustang before the first jar of Sodhana was ever filled. I know the altitude, the season, the collector, the rock face. That is the only way to build a brand I would trust myself.
Sodhana is not a supplement company with shilajit in its portfolio. It is a shilajit company — with the sourcing depth, processing rigour, and scientific accountability that the substance deserves.
As Seen In & Trusted By
The Himalayan TimesAyurveda TodayWellness JournalNepalNewsBiohacker.ioKathmandu Post
What Our Community Says
Experiences that speak for themselves
★★★★★
"I have tried five shilajit brands across India and Nepal. Sodhana is different — cleaner texture, no gritty residue, and the lab report is actually current. The fulvic acid number matches what they claim. That alone puts them in a different league."
Arjun MaharjanKathmandu, Nepal · Pure Resin 20g
✓ Verified Purchase · Batch SOD-2501
★★★★★
"As an Ayurvedic physician, I've been sceptical of most commercial shilajit. Sodhana was recommended by a colleague. The Surya Tapi processing is genuine — you can see it in the texture and taste. I now recommend this to patients who ask about shilajit."
Dr. Kavita RaghunathanPune, India · Reserve Resin 40g
✓ Verified Purchase · Batch SOD-2503
★★★★★
"I live in London and was looking for authentic Himalayan shilajit, not the repackaged Altai resin that passes for Himalayan in the UK market. The sourcing transparency here is unmatched. Three weeks in — deeper sleep, clearer mornings, measurably better."
Dhruv PatelLondon, UK · Sacred Starter Bundle
✓ Verified Purchase · Batch SOD-2504
Lab Transparency
Every batch. Every claim. Verified.
We do not sell shilajit we cannot prove. Every batch of Sodhana is tested at an NABL-accredited third-party laboratory before a single jar is filled. The Certificate of Analysis for every batch number is downloadable from our Lab Reports page — no login required.
Use the ceremonial horn spoon to scoop a pea-sized portion — approximately 300–500mg. The dark, glossy resin should be firm at room temperature and slightly sticky.
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Dissolve in warm liquid
Add to warm water, warm milk (dairy or plant-based), or herbal tea. Temperature should be comfortable to drink — never boiling. Above 65°C degrades fulvic acid. Stir until fully dissolved (30–60 seconds).
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Take in the morning
On an empty stomach, 30 minutes before breakfast or your first meal. This maximises absorption and sets the metabolic tone for the day. Consistent daily use — not occasional doses — produces the deepest results.
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Allow 3–4 weeks
Most practitioners report improved energy and sleep quality within 2–3 weeks. Deeper benefits — joint comfort, hormonal balance, immunity — build over 6–8 weeks of daily practice. Shilajit rewards consistency.
Recommended Dose:
300–500mg daily · Do not exceed 1g per day · Consult a healthcare provider if pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication.
The Journal
Himalayan alchemy, explained
Ancient Wisdom
What the Charaka Samhita says about Shilajit — and why it still matters
Tracing 3,000 years of Ayurvedic scholarship on the substance the ancient texts called Shilajatu — "the conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness."
May 2026 · 8 min read
Bioscience
Fulvic acid and cellular energy: what 18 peer-reviewed studies actually show
Modern research is catching up to ancient knowledge. We reviewed the evidence on fulvic acid, mitochondria, and why dosage and source purity matter more than the supplement industry admits.
May 2026 · 11 min read
Sourcing
Himalayan vs Altai vs Siberian Shilajit: why geography changes everything
Not all shilajit is equal. The geological conditions, altitude, and organic matter composition of Dolpa and Mustang produce measurably different mineral profiles to Siberian or Altai sources.
April 2026 · 7 min read
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Our Story
Purification is not a process. It is a devotion.
Sodhana was born from a question: why is one of the most powerful substances in Ayurvedic medicine sold in black plastic containers with promises borrowed from the gym supplement industry?
The answer, we found, was a market that had chosen convenience over conviction — and marketing over accountability. Shilajit has been described in the Charaka Samhita, one of the foundational texts of Ayurveda, as a Rasayana of extraordinary potency. The 2,000-year-old text states: "There is no curable disease in the universe which is not cured by shilajit when administered at the right time, in the right dose, to the right person, in combination with the right medicines." That is the substance we are working with. It deserved better than a black plastic tub with a testosterone graphic.
"Sodhana — from the Sanskrit Śodhana — means to purify, to refine, to transform. We chose this name not as branding, but as a compass for every decision we make."
We are based in Kathmandu, Nepal — at the foot of the mountains that produce some of the world's finest shilajit. Our proximity is not incidental. It is the foundation of everything we do. We know our collectors by name. We visit the source sites in Dolpa and Mustang. We have watched the resin seep from rock faces at dawn at 4,000 metres. That experience is irreplaceable, and it informs every decision we make.
We are a bioscience company because we believe ancient wisdom and modern science are not in opposition — they are each other's confirmation. Lab testing confirms what tradition has always known. Fulvic acid quantification, heavy metal screening, microbial testing — these are not skepticism toward Ayurveda. They are respect for it. And they are the only way to protect the consumer from the epidemic of adulterated shilajit flooding every marketplace on earth.
Sodhana is not a supplement company with shilajit as one SKU in a portfolio. It is a shilajit company. Entirely. Every decision, every resource, every relationship is built around one substance — handled with the depth, rigour, and reverence it deserves.
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Sourcing
Direct collector relationships. Named sites. Fair-trade premiums. No middlemen.
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Purification
Seven-stage Surya Tapi. Authentic classical protocol. Zero solvents or shortcuts.
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Analysis
NABL lab-tested per batch. Public COAs. Nothing sealed until testing passes.
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Intention
Not a gym brand. A bioscience house. Rooted in Himalayan alchemy and ritual wellness.
The Substance
What is Shilajit?
Shilajit is a naturally occurring mineral exudate — formed over millions of years as organic matter compressed beneath Himalayan rock. It is not manufactured. It is collected.
The Himalayan mountain range contains some of the highest concentrations of ancient organic matter on earth. As plant matter, microbial life, and mineral-rich soil were compressed over geological timescales by shifting tectonic plates, they underwent a humification process — breaking down into an extraordinarily dense matrix of fulvic acid, humic acid, trace minerals, and unique bioactive molecules found nowhere else in nature.
During the warmer months, this dense resin exudes from cracks and fissures in high-altitude rock faces — visible as a dark, tar-like substance. At altitudes above 3,000 metres in districts like Dolpa and Mustang in Nepal, the geological conditions produce shilajit with measurably higher mineral density and fulvic acid content than lower-altitude sources.
In Ayurveda, shilajit is classified as a Rasayana — a rejuvenating substance that promotes longevity, cognitive function, physical vitality, and deep cellular nutrition. The Charaka Samhita dedicates an entire section to its properties, noting its role in supporting every tissue system of the body when properly purified and administered.
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Fulvic Acid ≥60%
Sodhana's primary verifiable quality metric. We test and publish the fulvic acid percentage for every batch. At 60% minimum (70% for Reserve grade), our resin is among the highest-tested concentrations commercially available.
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Humic Acid
Works synergistically with fulvic acid for gut microbiome support, heavy metal chelation, and antiviral properties. Present in naturally balanced ratios in properly purified shilajit resin.
DB
DBPs (Dibenzo-α-Pyrones)
Mitochondria-supporting molecules unique to shilajit. Most thermal processing methods destroy them. Our low-heat solar evaporation preserves full DBP integrity — a key differentiator from competitor brands that use shortcuts.
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84+ Ionic Trace Minerals
Zinc, magnesium, iron, copper, selenium and 79+ more — in naturally chelated ionic form with direct cellular absorption. No synthetic mineral additives. The mineral profile reflects the geological character of our specific source sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Collection
Sacred Shilajit, three forms
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Pure Resin — 20g
Everyday ritual. Surya Tapi purified. Fulvic acid ≥60%. 60 day supply.
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The Purification
Seven stages of sacred refinement
Stage 01 — Collection
Hand-harvested from Himalayan rock faces
Our collectors ascend above 3,000 metres in Dolpa and Mustang during the summer months — the only season when shilajit seeps visibly from rock fissures. Collection is done exclusively by hand with traditional tools. The raw resin is immediately sealed in clay-lined vessels for transport to our Kathmandu processing facility.
Altitude: 3,000–5,000m · Summer collection
Stage 02–03 — Filtration & Extraction
From rock to pure aqueous extract
Raw shilajit is dissolved in triple-stage RO-purified water at controlled temperatures. This aqueous extraction separates the bioactive fulvic and humic acid complexes from insoluble rock particles. A coarse-to-fine cloth filtration precedes the aqueous stage to remove macro-particulates without heat.
RO water · No heat · No solvents
Stage 04 — Surya Tapi
Three thousand years of solar purification
The Surya Tapi method — solar evaporation under open Himalayan sky — is the defining stage of our process. The aqueous extract is spread in shallow stainless steel trays and concentrated under direct sunlight over multiple days. Solar UV simultaneously sterilises the material while concentrating bioactive compounds. No artificial heat is used. DBP integrity is preserved.
Post-evaporation, the concentrated resin passes through multi-stage micron filtration — 200μ, 100μ, 50μ — removing all remaining particulates while preserving fulvic acid molecules. A sample from every batch is then dispatched to an NABL-accredited laboratory for independent analysis before proceeding to filling.
NABL Lab · Independent Testing · Per Batch
Stage 07 — Sealing
Hand-filled, induction sealed, batch traceable
Verified batches are hand-filled into borosilicate glass jars — never plastic — and sealed with induction-lined tamper-evident lids. Each jar carries a batch number that links directly to its Certificate of Analysis, downloadable from our Lab Reports page. The ceremonial horn spoon is wrapped and placed inside each order by hand in our Kathmandu facility.
Glass Only · Batch Number · Traceable COA
Quality Commitments
Our Standards
NABL
Lab Accredited
HM
Heavy Metal Free
FA
Fulvic Certified
GJ
Glass Jar Only
BT
Batch Traceable
Transparency
Lab Reports & Certificates of Analysis
Every batch of Sodhana Shilajit is independently tested at an NABL-accredited laboratory before filling. Download any Certificate of Analysis below by entering the batch number printed on the bottom of your jar.
Testing Laboratory: Intertek India Pvt. Ltd. · NABL Accredited · ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Parameters tested: Fulvic acid (%), humic acid (%), heavy metals (Pb, As, Hg, Cd), microbial count, E. coli, Salmonella, pH, moisture Frequency: Every production batch, before sealing
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Himalayan Alchemy
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Kathmandu, Nepal · Sourcing: Dolpa & Mustang
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