Mumijo Reference Guide
Where is Mumijo From?
Where is Mumijo From?
Mumijo (pronounced: moo-mee-o), also known as Mumio, is a natural dark mineral substance found in rock crevices at altitudes of 2,000 - 5,000 meters, high in mountainous regions of Asia, particularly:
- Caucasus Mountains: The Caucasus Mountains lie in Eurasia between the Black and the Caspian seas, in the Caucasus region. The Caucasus Mountains are made up of two separate mountain systems, known as the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range and the Lesser Caucasus Mountains.
- Altai Mountains: The Altay or Altai Mountains span central Asia, where Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan come together, and where the Irtysh, Ob and Yenisei rivers meet. The Altay Mountains are known as the birthplace of the Turks.
- Tibet Mountains: Tibet is home of the Great Himalaya Mountains, the world's highest mountain range, containing all top ten of the world's highest peaks. The Himalayas are a non-continuous range, segmented into sub-ranges.