# How we rank shilajit brands

> How Best Shilajit Australia scores shilajit brands: six weighted criteria, what we can and cannot verify, how scores are calculated and how we update rankings.

URL: https://bestshilajitaustralia.com/how-we-rank/
Updated: 2026-11-11

**Short answer:** We score each shilajit brand out of 10 across six weighted criteria: batch lab evidence (30%), origin transparency (25%), purification disclosure (15%), value per gram (15%), availability and shipping (10%) and reputation (5%). Scores are editorial opinion based on publicly available information, and we update them when new evidence is published.

Our goal is simple: rank shilajit brands sold in Australia on what a buyer can verify. Here is exactly how.

## What we score

- **Batch lab evidence (30%)**: Is there a named independent lab and a report you can read that is tied to the batch in the tin?
- **Origin transparency (25%)**: A named place and altitude, not just "Himalayan".
- **Purification disclosure (15%)**: Is the method named and explained step by step?
- **Value per gram (15%)**: Price per gram and per daily serve at typical Australian retail prices.
- **Availability and shipping (10%)**: Stocked in Australia, shipping time and cost, easy to contact.
- **Reputation and reviews (5%)**: Volume and consistency of public customer feedback.

Each criterion is scored from 0 to 10. The overall score is the weighted average, rounded to one decimal place.

## Why evidence is weighted most

Shilajit is a natural mineral resin that can contain heavy metals, and "Himalayan" on a label is not proof of anything. We therefore give the most weight to evidence you can read yourself: a named independent lab with a report tied to a batch (30%) and a named origin (25%). Together those make up 55% of the score.

## How we gather information

We review publicly available material: brand websites, retailer listings, published lab reports and customer review pages. We note where information came from retailers rather than the brand. We do not assume a brand has no testing because we could not find it, but we cannot score what we cannot see.

## What the scores are and are not

- They are **editorial opinion** about how verifiable each brand's claims are, not laboratory results.
- They are **not** a statement about whether a product works or is safe for you.
- They reflect information available at the time of our last update (November 2026).
- Prices change. Always check live listings.

## Scoring detail

| # | Brand | Score /10 | Origin | Lab evidence | Price per gram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ShilNepal | 9.0 | Hand-collected near Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Nepal at roughly 3,600 to 4,000 m | Batch #1093 tested by Eurofins Food Australia (report AR-25-NV-025372-01, 13 Nov 2025). Heavy metals report published in full; fulvic 79 to 81% and humic 17 to 19% from a separate compositional analysis | A$2.33/g single tin, A$2.00/g for 2, A$1.67/g for 5 |
| 2 | Alchemist Organics | 6.4 | Listed as sourced from the Himalayas at about 18,000 feet; no country named on the retailer listing we reviewed | Retailer listing says lab-tested by Eurofins Scientific for purity, potency and safety; we did not find a public batch report | Not confirmed |
| 3 | Evolution Botanicals | 6.1 | "Himalayan" on the label; no specific region named in the listings we reviewed | One retailer states batches are tested by NABL-accredited laboratories; we did not find a public report | About A$2.40 to A$2.67/g |
| 4 | Teelixir | 5.8 | Retailer listings describe high-altitude Himalayan sourcing (15,000 to 18,000 ft); no country named | Listings say the resin is tested for heavy metals; we did not find a public report | About A$1.74 to A$1.93/g |
| 5 | Lifecykel | 5.1 | Described as wild-harvested from mountain ranges; Himalayan origin not clearly confirmed in listings we reviewed | Retailer listing says each batch is third-party tested for heavy metals, microbes and pesticides; documentation not verified by us | About A$3.84 to A$6.13/g |
| 6 | Maharishi Ayurveda | 5.0 | "Himalayan" resin; no specific region named in the listing we reviewed | We did not find a heavy metal testing claim or report for this product | About A$1.74 to A$1.83/g |

## Limits we want to be upfront about

- No brand we reviewed publishes microbial or thallium results alongside its heavy metals data. See [shilajit heavy metals](/guides/shilajit-heavy-metals/).
- A brand with strong internal testing it does not publish will score lower than it may deserve.
- Retailer descriptions often repeat brand claims, so we treat them as claims.

## Commercial relationships

Some of these rankings may be paid for or affiliated. Links to brands with a commercial relationship are marked as sponsored. See our [disclosure](/disclosure/).

## Corrections and updates

If you are a brand and have published new evidence, or you spot an error, tell us via the [contact page](/contact/). We update scores when new evidence appears and note the date at the top of each page.

## Frequently asked questions

### How are shilajit brands scored?

Out of 10 on six weighted criteria: batch lab evidence, origin transparency, purification disclosure, value per gram, availability and shipping, and reputation.

### Why does ShilNepal rank first?

It scores highest on origin transparency, batch lab evidence, purification disclosure, shipping and reviews. See the [full ranking](/best-shilajit-australia/).

### Are the scores laboratory results?

No. They are editorial opinion based on public information.

### How often are rankings updated?

When new evidence or prices become available. The last update was November 2026.