# Mumiyo for Bones: What the Studies Show, and What Mumiyo Oil Is **By Minerals Pitch** ยท 2026-10-30 The short answer Mumiyo (mumiya, shilajit) has been used for bones and fractures in Persian and Arabic tradition for centuries, and this is one of the few areas with human studies: two small fracture trials from Iran and one bone-density trial from India. The results are interesting but early, small and not independently repeated, so they don't support any health claim. If you have a fracture or a bone condition, follow your doctor's treatment. "Mumiyo oil" is a different product, usually a blend of oils for massage, and there's no research on it. "Mumiya for bones" is one of the most searched mumiyo topics in Saudi Arabia, and online you'll find promises that it "knits fractures" or "cures osteoporosis". We'd rather tell you what the studies actually say. ## The traditional use Physicians in the Persian and Arabic traditions wrote about mumiya and recommended it particularly for fractures, sprains and bruises, both taken by mouth and applied to the skin. That's a long cultural history worth respecting, but it isn't evidence on its own. For the background on what mumiyo is, see [Shilajit in Arabic: Mumiya, Mumiyan and Other Names](/blogs/posts/shilajit-in-arabic). ## What the human studies found **Tibia fractures (Iran, 2020).** 160 adults who had surgery for a shin-bone fracture took either mumiya capsules or placebo capsules for 28 days. On X-ray, the mumiya group's bones joined in an average of 129 days, against 153 days with placebo, and side effects didn't differ between the groups. **Wrist fractures (Iran).** 44 people with a wrist fracture treated without surgery took mumiya or placebo. The mumiya group had better movement, grip strength and questionnaire scores, but X-ray measurements didn't differ. The authors called for larger studies. **Bone density after menopause (India, 2022).** 60 postmenopausal women with low bone density took a branded shilajit extract (250 mg or 500 mg a day) or placebo for 48 weeks. Both shilajit groups lost less bone density than placebo, with a larger effect at the higher dose. ## What these studies can't tell you All three are small. The fracture trials come from one country, and in both of them mumiya was used alongside normal medical treatment, not instead of it. The bone-density trial used one specific commercial extract and hasn't been repeated by independent researchers. None of them tested the products you'll find in a local market, and none tested mumiyo oil. There are also animal and lab studies, but results in rats and cells often don't carry over to people. So it isn't accurate to say mumiyo heals fractures or treats osteoporosis, and we don't say that about our products. If you have a fracture, low bone density or any bone condition, follow your doctor's treatment and ask before adding any supplement. For a wider look at the research, read [Shilajit Benefits: What the Research Actually Shows](/blogs/posts/shilajit-benefits-explained). ## What is mumiyo oil? In Gulf pharmacies, attar shops and online stores you'll find products called "mumiyan oil", usually sold for massage on joints, skin or hair. They're typically a carrier oil, such as olive or sesame oil, blended with an unstated amount of mumiyo extract, sometimes with other herbal oils and fragrance. Ingredients vary a lot from one bottle to another, and there are no studies on these oils. Many online claims about them, from bone healing to hair growth, have no evidence behind them. If you use one, read the ingredient list, do a small patch test on your skin first, keep it away from broken skin, and don't treat it as a substitute for medical care or for the purified resin. It's also a different thing from taking mumiyo by mouth. ## Safety first Mumiyo isn't suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding or for under-18s. If you have kidney disease, high iron or gout, or take regular medication, speak to your doctor first. The biggest risk with any mumiyo is poor quality: unpurified resin can carry heavy metals. Read [Mumiyo Side Effects: Kidneys, Heavy Metals and Who Should Avoid It](/blogs/posts/mumiyo-side-effects) and [Who Should Not Take Shilajit?](/blogs/posts/who-should-not-take-shilajit) ## Minerals Pitch Our shilajit is Himalayan mumiyo by its local name, collected in Gilgit-Baltistan and purified with water, filtration and sun drying, with nothing added. Every batch is tested independently, and the reports are on our [lab reports](/pages/lab-reports) page. Choose the [Himalayan Shilajit Resin (30g)](/products/shilajit-resin-30gram) or the [Shilajit Drops (30ml)](/products/shilajit-drops-30ml); in Saudi Arabia, our SFDA-registered [Black Gold Shilajit liquid](/products/black-gold-shilajit) ships from inside the Kingdom. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is mumiyo good for bones? It has a long traditional use for bones, and a few small studies have reported encouraging results, but the evidence isn't strong enough for any health claim. Follow your doctor's treatment for any bone problem. ### Does mumiyo help fractures heal faster? Two small trials from Iran reported faster healing or better function when mumiya was added to normal treatment. They haven't been repeated in large independent studies, so this isn't established. ### What is mumiyo oil? Usually a carrier oil blended with an unstated amount of mumiyo extract, sold for massage. Ingredients vary widely and there's no research on these oils. ### Can I use mumiyo instead of my doctor's treatment for a fracture? No. In the studies, mumiya was always used alongside normal medical treatment, never instead of it. This article is for general information only and isn't a substitute for advice from your doctor. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily amount. **Tags:** mumiya, saudi-arabia, shilajit-research --- > Source: [Natural Himalayan Shilajit | MineralsPitch](https://mineralspitch.com/blogs/posts/mumiyo-for-bones)