Fact Sheet - The Himalaya Drug Company

Fact Sheet
Our Vision
Beginning of an Indian Multinational
Serpina,
world’s first
antihypertensive
drug
Liv.52
Present in
more than
65 countries
Our Purifying
Neem Face Wash
is the leading
brand in the Face
Cleansing category
in India & UAE
Wellness in every home
through herbal healthcare
Our Belief
Integrity
First Indian
company to
launch an
ECOCERT/USDA
line of organic
products
Liv.52 HB world’s first
herbal drug for
Hepatitis B
Care for Life
• Working with small and marginal farmers
• Focusing on women participation in social
development programs
• Rehabilatating prisoners
• 2,50,000 trees planted across India
• Biodiversity protection, cultivating
endangered herb species
Accountability
Our Products: ‘Head-to heel’ herbal wellness spectrum:
Fairness
Pharmaceutical
Innovation
Global Footprint
Personal Care
Baby Care
Nutrition
Animal Health Products
Over 300
products
• Present in more than 89 countries
• Offices in Bangalore, Dubai, Houston, Johannesburg,
Riga and Singapore
Time Line
Mr. M. Manal forms
The Himalaya Drug Company,
with a vision to
contemporize Ayurveda and
make it relevant to
modern society.
Himalaya’s Research &
Development center moves
to Bangalore and it is
spread across
70,000 sq.ft.
1930
1991
2004
Himalaya launched
Serpina®, world’s first
anti-hypertensive drug.
The drug was
launched after four years
of rigorous research.
Himalaya launches its
personal care range
under the brand name
‘Ayurvedic Concepts’.
Himalaya launches
Botanique by Himalaya,
a range of organic
personal care products.
1934
1999
2009
Himalaya launches a special
range of products for pets.
The Animal Health Division
offers products for aquaculture,
commercial livestock and
poultry, in addition to the
companion care range.
Himalaya forays into the
nutraceutical segment with the
launch of HiOwna-Jr.
and HiOwna.
®
Himalaya launches Liv.52 ,
a phytopharmaceutical
formulation
for the treatment of
liver disorders.
1955
An advanced manufacturing
facility is set up
in Bangalore.
1975
2000
Himalaya adopts a
unified brand identity.
All products come under this
umbrella brand.
2001
A complete range of
herbal baby care
products is launched.
2012
Top Brands & R&D Highlights
Liv.52
Purifying Neem Face Wash
• Liv.52, a hepatoprotective, was launched in 1955
• Market leader in the face cleanser category in India
• Herbal formulation that contains Himsra (Capparis spinosa) and Kasani (Cichorium intybus) extracts
• Only herbal medicine to be
ranked amongst the top 10 pharmaceutical products in India
• Backed by 264 clinical trials,
including a meta-analysis study in
infective hepatitis
• Prescribed as an adjuvant in anti-tuberculosis treatment in Russia
• Registered as a ‘pharmaceutical specialty’ in Switzerland
• A soap-free, herbal
formulation that clears
impurities and helps prevent pimples
• A natural blend of Turmeric
and Neem
Anti-Hair Loss Cream
• The world’s first hair loss treatment based on a bioactive enriched herbal extract
• As effective as synthetic treatments
• Present in over 65 countries around the world
• Infused with richness of Butea Gum Tree and Climbing Butea
• Every second, one unit of Liv.52 is sold somewhere in the world!
• No side effects
Cystone
Sparkling White Toothpaste
• Launched in 1943
• Uses a breakthrough
plant-enzyme technology
• Positive results are recorded in
more than 70% of patients
• Herbal formulation that contains Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Pasanabheda (Bergenia Ligulata) and Shilapushpa (Didymocarpus pedicellata) extracts
• Undergone 90 clinical trials and
is prescribed by doctors in several countries
Over 1200
clinical
research
papers
• Winner of Elle Beauty Award
• The American Botanical Council (ABC) includes Liv.52 in the ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs
• Only herbal drug available for treating urinary stones
12
international
patents
granted
• Papain (from Papaya) and
Bromelian (from Pineapple),
enhance teeth whiteness
• It has natural
bleaching agents
• Non-abrasive
Research &
Development
More than
200 scientists
90
patents filed
Good Laboratory
Practices (GLP)
certified lab
Corporate Social Responsibility
Biodiversity conservation: We have been working
with various government bodies across India to conserve
endangered medicinal herbs.
Prison Farming Project
Good for Earth farming: We grow our herbs
organically, using good agricultural practices.
Planting trees: We have parterned with Trees for
the Future (TFTF), a US-based organization, for
planting trees across India. To date, we have
planted over 2,50,000 trees.
Diabetes detection
camps: Trained
personnel from
Himalaya carry out
free blood sugar tests
and refer patients for
treatment if abnormal
sugar levels are
detected. Initiative
has reached out to
70,000 people since
its launch.
Project Abhiyan: Himalaya’s single largest community
development initiative, which also lies at the core of our
business responsibility, is ‘Project Abhiyaan’ – our panIndia adopted farmers program. Abhiyaan, which means
movement or cause in Hindi, is a program that focuses on
economic empowerment of poor farmers across India.
Himalaya provides technical assistance to farmers, and
trains them in Good Agricultural Practices, sustainable herb
collection and organic farming.
Himalaya is working with the local prison authority
in Andhra Pradesh, India, to rehabilitate inmates.
The prisoners cultivate herbs for Himalaya, earn an
income and acquire essential skills.