{"title":"Shilajit, Salts and Minerals","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"celtic-salt","title":"Celtic Salt - Coarse, Hand Harvested 125g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 125 g pack of coarse, grey Celtic salt, hand harvested on the Atlantic coast of France. It is unrefined, unbleached and unprocessed, so it keeps its natural grey colour and moisture. This is a kitchen salt, not a supplement: the coarse grains suit a grinder, a pinch bowl or finishing a dish, and the brand describes it as organic, vegan and non-GMO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeltic sea salt is milder and less sharp on the tongue than refined table salt because the crystals are larger and dissolve more slowly. It is the one food item on our minerals shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeltic sea salt is made by letting Atlantic seawater evaporate in clay-lined pans, then raking the crystals by hand with a wooden tool. The clay gives the grey colour and the lack of kiln drying leaves the crystals damp, so it does not pour from a shaker and will clog a cheap grinder. Most people keep it in a small bowl and pinch it, or crush it in a pestle and mortar for finer seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe method is the traditional one from the salt marshes of Brittany, where salt has been raked this way for centuries. Nothing is added and nothing is removed: no anti-caking agent, no bleaching, no iodine. The brand's description lists 82 minerals; we have not verified that count and repeat it as the brand's statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 125 g this is a small pack, about enough for a few months of finishing salt in one kitchen. Store it in a lidded jar; it will not spoil but it does pick up moisture from the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Herba Store UK own-label product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it as you would any finishing salt: a pinch over a finished dish, crushed over roasted vegetables, or dissolved in water for a brine. Because it is damp, grind it only in a grinder with a ceramic mechanism, or dry a small amount in a low oven first if you want it to flow. For cooking water and baking, where the salt dissolves anyway, it works exactly like any other sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125 g resealable pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£5.99 works out at about 4.8p a gram, or roughly 24p per 5 g teaspoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse grain: pinch, crush or grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it in a lidded jar or the resealed pack. It does not go off. If it clumps, that is moisture, and a knock on the worktop frees it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea salt, coarse grain, 125 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnrefined, unbleached and unprocessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace minerals naturally present, as stated by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo anti-caking agents or additives listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic, vegan and non-GMO, as stated by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSea salt is sodium chloride with whatever else the seawater carried, left in because nothing has been washed or refined out. The grey colour comes from the clay of the salt pans and the trace minerals; the dampness is residual seawater. Hand harvesting means the top layer of crystals is skimmed before it sinks and compacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooks who want a mineral-rich finishing salt with a mild flavour, and anyone replacing refined table salt with something less processed. It suits a pinch bowl by the hob, a grinder with a ceramic mechanism, and a kitchen where salt is tasted rather than shaken. It also suits people who make their own brines, ferments or salt scrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want a fine, free-flowing salt for a shaker, this is not it; the dampness is the point. If you are shopping the minerals shelf for a supplement rather than a food, the shilajit resin is the other item there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shilajit\"\u003eraw Himalayan shilajit resin\u003c\/a\u003e is the other product on our minerals shelf. In the kitchen, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lions-mane-powder\"\u003elion's mane powder\u003c\/a\u003e is the other ingredient we stock that goes into eggs, soups and sauces. For brewing rather than seasoning, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soursop\"\u003ewhole dried soursop leaves\u003c\/a\u003e are a caffeine free herbal tea. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/minerals\"\u003eshilajit, salts and minerals\u003c\/a\u003e shelf, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/uk-supplements\"\u003enew supplements\u003c\/a\u003e collection it also sits in, and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-sellers\"\u003ebest sellers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Celtic salt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnrefined grey sea salt from the Atlantic coast of France, hand raked from clay-lined evaporation pans. It is sold damp and coarse, with nothing added or removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it grey and damp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it is not dried and bleached like table salt. The clay of the salt pans gives the grey tint and the residual seawater keeps it moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it harvested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the Atlantic coast of France, by hand, according to the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much is in the pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e125 g, in a resealable pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are reading salt labels alongside supplement labels, our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-supplement-label\"\u003eguide to reading a supplement label\u003c\/a\u003e explains what the brand statements on a pack do and do not tell you. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selavie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43064650858677,"sku":"cels1","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-celtic-salt-01-main.jpg?v=1794244882"},{"product_id":"shilajit","title":"Shilajit Block | Pure \u0026 Raw|Himalayan Resin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 20 g block of raw shilajit resin sourced from the Indian Himalayas, sold in a food grade pack that you tear a small piece from as you need it. Shilajit is a dark, sticky, concentrated resin that forms over long periods in high-altitude rock. If you are looking for shilajit in the UK in its least processed form, resin rather than powder or capsules, this is it, and it has been our best-selling product over the past year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pea-sized piece is one serving, which the brand puts at about 100 servings per block. It dissolves in a warm drink and has a strong, earthy, slightly bitter taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShilajit is sold in three forms: resin, powder and capsules. Resin is the least processed, which is why it looks like black tar and behaves like toffee. The raw material collected from mountain rock is purified by dissolving it in water, filtering out grit and evaporating the water slowly until a thick resin remains. Done gently, that gives the soft block in this pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe block hardens in a cold cupboard and softens in a warm room or in your hand, so if it is too firm to tear, hold the pack for a minute first. A pea-sized piece is about 200 mg, which is where the brand's figure of 100 servings from 20 g comes from. It dissolves fully in warm water in a minute or two with stirring and turns the water a deep brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand states that the origin is verified in the Indian Himalayas and that the product is lab tested, with a certificate shown in the product photos. We repeat both as the brand's statements and have not verified them ourselves. The brand's original description refers to the Sherpa people of the Himalayas; we mention that as context, not as a claim about the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made by Sherpa Shilajit, an independent UK brand. If you get through a block quickly, the same resin comes as a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sherpa-shilajit-resin-30g\"\u003e30 g jar\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTear off a pea-sized piece and stir it into warm water or a herbal tea until it dissolves. The brand's direction is once a day on an empty stomach, and never more than twice a day. Most people take it first thing, in the drink they would have anyway. Warm milk and herbal tea mask the mineral taste better than plain water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 g block in a food grade pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 100 pea-sized servings of roughly 200 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce a day on an empty stomach; do not use more than twice a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£21.99 works out at about 22p a serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it sealed. Resin is sticky and will attach itself to anything it touches, so fold the pack closed or decant into a small jar with a lid. It does not need refrigerating, and the cold makes it harder to tear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw shilajit resin, 20 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Indian Himalayas, verified by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: sticky, concentrated resin, sold as a solid block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLab tested, according to the brand, with a certificate shown in the product photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShilajit is a mineral-rich exudate that seeps from rock faces in high mountain ranges, most famously the Himalayas. It is thought to form over a very long time from plant material and minerals compressed in rock. The purified resin is what is sold; the brand does not publish an analysis of its mineral content, so we do not quote one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want shilajit as the traditional resin rather than a capsule, and who do not mind a little ritual in the morning: tear, stir, drink. It suits anyone who already starts the day with a warm drink and wants to add something to it. It is also the format for people who are sceptical of powders and capsules and want to see the raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want no taste and no mess, resin is not the format; a capsule would be, though we do not currently stock one. If you want another mineral product for the kitchen rather than the mug, the Celtic sea salt sits on the same shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/celtic-salt\"\u003ecoarse Celtic sea salt\u003c\/a\u003e is the other product on our minerals shelf, a kitchen salt rather than a supplement. People who take shilajit in the morning often take \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ashwagandha\"\u003eashwagandha capsules\u003c\/a\u003e too, the other Ayurvedic staple we stock. For a morning drink to dissolve it into, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-coffee-caffeine-free\"\u003ecaffeine free chicory coffee\u003c\/a\u003e has a strong enough flavour to carry it. See the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/minerals\"\u003eshilajit, salts and minerals\u003c\/a\u003e shelf and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-sellers\"\u003ebest sellers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is shilajit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dark, tar-like resin that seeps from rock in high mountain ranges and is purified for sale as a food supplement. It comes as resin, powder or capsules; this is the resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I take shilajit resin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTear off a pea-sized piece and dissolve it in a warm drink. Once a day on an empty stomach, and never more than twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Indian Himalayas, with origin verified by the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarthy, mineral and slightly bitter. Herbal tea or warm milk masks it better than plain water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our guide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-is-shilajit\"\u003ewhat is shilajit and how is it taken\u003c\/a\u003e for where it comes from, how it is purified and how the three formats compare. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sherpa Shilajit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43691982717109,"sku":"shil20","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-shilajit-01-main.jpg?v=1794245014"},{"product_id":"sherpa-shilajit-resin-30g","title":"Sherpa Shilajit Resin, 30g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 30 g jar of pure Himalayan shilajit in its soft resin form, from Sherpa Shilajit, the brand behind our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shilajit\"\u003e20 g shilajit block\u003c\/a\u003e. Shilajit is a dark, sticky, concentrated resin that forms over long periods in high-altitude rock. This is the larger pack: a screw-top jar rather than a tear-open pouch, with enough resin for a few months of daily use at the brand's serving size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSherpa describes it as 100% pure Himalayan shilajit resin, collected in resin form from high-altitude regions of the Himalayan range and packed soft after extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShilajit is sold as resin, powder or capsules. Resin is the least processed of the three, which is why it looks like black tar and moves like cold toffee. Raw material gathered from mountain rock is purified by dissolving it in water, filtering out grit and slowly evaporating the water until a thick resin is left. Sherpa states that its resin is packed freshly after extraction so that it stays soft, and a jar is easier to scoop from than a block that has sat in a cold cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand states that its shilajit is rich in fulvic acid, contains more than 85 trace minerals and is lab tested. We repeat those as the brand's own statements; Sherpa does not publish a mineral breakdown, so we do not quote one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 30 g jar sits alongside the 20 g block on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/minerals\"\u003eshilajit, salts and minerals\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSherpa's directions are more precise than most. Take a piece of resin about the size of a fenugreek seed, roughly 100 to 200 mg, and stir it into around 50 ml of warm water until it has fully dissolved. The brand suggests bottled or mineral water, or tap water that has been boiled and left to rest for a few minutes, and says the resin can also be dissolved into milk. Take it in the morning on an empty stomach, once or twice a day, and do not exceed 500 mg in a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 g of soft shilajit resin in a screw-top jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing: a fenugreek-seed-sized piece, about 100 to 200 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in roughly 50 ml of warm water or milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce or twice a day, morning, empty stomach; no more than 500 mg a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand suggestion: after 2 to 3 months of use, take a month off before starting again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 100 to 200 mg a serving, a 30 g jar is between 150 and 300 servings, roughly 10p to 20p a serving at £30.00. Shilajit tastes strong, earthy and slightly bitter; warm milk or a herbal tea carries it better than plain water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the lid on. Resin is sticky and will attach itself to a spoon or a worktop. The jar does not need refrigerating; cold makes resin harder and warmth softens it, so hold the jar in your hands for a minute if a piece will not come away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% pure Himalayan shilajit resin, 30 g net weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: soft resin, packed in a jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource: high-altitude regions of the Himalayan mountain range, collected in resin form, according to the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLab tested, according to the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand statement: rich in fulvic acid, more than 85 trace minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShilajit is a mineral-rich exudate that seeps from rock faces in high mountain ranges, most famously the Himalayas, and is thought to form over a very long time from plant matter and minerals compressed in rock. Sherpa's safety note is that anyone who is pregnant or has a serious medical condition should speak to their doctor before taking shilajit. This is a food supplement; it should not replace a varied diet, and it should be kept out of the reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who already take shilajit and have got through a 20 g block, or who know they want the resin format and would rather buy once. The jar is also the better pick if you take it twice a day, because the per-serving cost is lower and a block runs out quickly at that rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have never tried shilajit, start with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shilajit\"\u003e20 g block\u003c\/a\u003e and see whether the taste and the morning ritual suit you before moving up to the jar. If you want no taste and no mess, resin is the wrong format; a capsule would be, and we do not currently stock one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/celtic-salt\"\u003ecoarse Celtic sea salt\u003c\/a\u003e is the other mineral product on our shelf, a kitchen salt rather than a supplement. People who take shilajit in the morning often take \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ashwagandha\"\u003eashwagandha capsules\u003c\/a\u003e alongside it. For a warm drink to dissolve it into, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-coffee-caffeine-free\"\u003ecaffeine free chicory coffee\u003c\/a\u003e has enough body to mask the mineral taste. See the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/minerals\"\u003eshilajit, salts and minerals\u003c\/a\u003e shelf and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-sellers\"\u003ebest sellers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same shilajit as the 20 g block?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame brand, Sherpa Shilajit, and the same Himalayan resin. The 20 g is a block in a tear-open pouch; the 30 g is soft resin in a screw-top jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much is one serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA piece about the size of a fenugreek seed, roughly 100 to 200 mg, once or twice a day, and no more than 500 mg in a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are in the jar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 100 to 200 mg a serving, 30 g is between 150 and 300 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need to go in the fridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Keep the lid on and store it somewhere cool and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our guide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-is-shilajit\"\u003ewhat is shilajit and how is it taken\u003c\/a\u003e for where it comes from, how it is purified and how the three formats compare. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sherpa Shilajit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58174487396732,"sku":"shil30","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/5369686716.jpg?v=1794296777"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.herbastore.co.uk\/collections\/minerals.oembed","provider":"Herba Store UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}