Himalaya

At Himalaya, research begins with raw herbs chosen from traditional texts and from observations and experiences of indigenous plants. Our team of herbalists study texts, both traditional and scientific, exhaustively for relevant data. A few herbs of promising activity are short-listed. Polyherbal formulations of these short-listed herbs are made in order to provide a wider scope of pharmacological and cosmetic activity. Multicentered, double-blind trials according to WHO criteria further assist in scientifically validating the formulations.

Today, the company has created a state-of-the art Research and Development facility
at Bengaluru, that is one of the best available, for traditional medicine anywhere in the world. Over 40 qualified doctors and scientists are constantly at work, developing and evaluating new drugs and therapies.

In the 1930's, Himalaya developed a pioneering experimental herb farm, which grew rare endangered herbs for commercial use. The company today has in addition to this an unparalleled database of dedicated herb suppliers, an herbarium, an agrotech division and a nursery.