Important Notes

Himalaya Wellness

Address : Makali, Bangalore, KA, 562 162, India

Email Address : [email protected]

Toll Free Number : 1(800) 208-1930 / 1(800) 425-1930

Every year, 300 million Himalaya products enter the homes of consumers around the world. With a range of over 300 healthcare and personal care products including brands like Liv.52, Cystone, and Bonnisan, they touch the lives of millions of customers worldwide, giving them products that help them lead healthier, enriched lives.

Himalaya's story began way back in 1930. A curious young man riding through the forests of Burma saw restless elephants being fed the root of a plant, Rauwolfia serpentina, which helped pacify them. Fascinated by the plant's effect on elephants, this young man, Mr. M. Manal, the founder of Himalaya, wanted to scientifically test the herb's properties.

With no money and only a pocketful of dreams, he pawned his mother's jewelry to buy a hand-operated tableting machine. The years that followed were a time of endurance and a test of the young man's patience, strength and passion. He spent his days learning about herbs from neighborhood healers and his nights working on the machine to make a few hundred tablets. His vision was to 'bring the traditional Indian science of Ayurveda to society in a contemporary form'.

In a time when herbal products were regarded with scepticism, their founder's belief in the healing power of herbs was unwavering. He felt that if people were offered safe and effective herbal medicines, they would come to accept them as part of their healthcare routine. He believed that herbal medicines could and should be evaluated on the same quality and efficacy parameters as conventional medicine. This was possible through empirical research. Once scientific research proved that herbal products worked, even doctors could be won over. This was a big dream with big challenges. But he persevered on despite the obstacles.

After four years of researching the herb Rauwolfia serpentina, Serpina, the world's first natural antihypertensive drug was launched in 1934.

The discovery set the future course for Himalaya. It taught them the value of scientific research. It also taught them, the importance of patience, passion and perseverance. They have since focused on converting Ayurveda's herbal tradition into a range of proprietary formulations dedicated to healthy living and longevity.

With a history spanning eight decades in the area of herbal research, Himalaya shares a close relationship with nature. They are in the business of not only promoting good health but also safeguarding the health of planet. Ever since their inception, they have taken great care to protect biodiversity, collect herbs in a sustainable way and promote good agricultural practices.

In 1955, Himalaya introduced Liv. 52, a liver formulation that ensures optimum liver function. The product soon became their flagship brand and a top selling herbal medicine. Other brands soon followed including Cystone, Bonnisan and Rumalaya forte, products that went on to become household names.

In 1999, Himalaya entered the personal care segment under the brand name 'Ayurvedic Concepts'.This was unchartered territory which brought with it new challenges and new opportunities for learning. People around the world were waking up to the benefits of herbal and natural products for their personal care needs. Himalaya had close to seven decades of research experience in herbal medicine and this legacy had helped them understand the world of herbs. The prospect of entering the personal care space was therefore exciting. They wanted to give customers herbal personal care products that were mild, gentle, hard-working and steeped in science! Their guiding philosophy was to develop a range of personal care products rooted in Ayurveda and backed by research, a mainstay of the Himalaya brand. By remaining true to their research ethic, they built credibility for their range of herbal personal care products and gained the trust of their customers. A year later, they expanded their portfolio to include animal health products with the objective of caring for the health and well-being of animals.

With their expanding range of products and growth in international markets, Himalaya underwent a rebranding where the entire range was brought under a single umbrella- Himalaya Herbal Healthcare. With the present portfolio of pharmaceuticals, personal care, baby care, well-being and animal health products, Himalaya has evolved into a 'head-to-heel' herbal wellness company.

After close to 80 years, they remain committed to enriching the lives of people who use their products. Himalaya's therapeutic products have brought relief to people suffering from ailments like liver disorders, diabetes to kidney stones and joint disabilities. Their personal care range captures the best in nature and science, giving their customers products that are gentle, effective and safe for long-term use. Their vision is to offer wellness in every home and for the whole family through their herbal healthcare and personal care products.

Today, the Himalaya brand is synonymous with safe and efficacious herbal products. Starting off operations in Dehradun way back in the 1930s, the company later spread its wings to Mumbai and across the country. In 1975, the company set up an advanced manufacturing facility in Makali, Bangalore, India. In 1991, the company relocated its R&D facility to Bangalore.

They operate in over 90 countries, their products are prescribed by 400,000 doctors worldwide, and millions of customers trust them for their health and personal care needs. Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd. (HGH) is the parent of all Himalaya subsidiaries.

Mission

Himalaya's mission is to make herbal wellness a part of every home. They want to be the most trusted company in scientific herbal healthcare and most admired for their ethics, values and commitment to sustainability.

Their mission statement reads :

- Establish Himalaya as a science-based, problem-solving, head-to-heel brand, harnessed from nature's wealth and characterized by trust and healthy lives.

- Develop markets worldwide with an in-depth and long-term approach, maintaining at each step the highest ethical standards.

- Respect, collaborate with and utilize the talents of each member of the Himalaya family and the local communities where Himalaya products are developed and / or consumed, to drive their seed-to-shelf policy and to rigorously adopt ecofriendly practices to support the environment people inhabit.

- Ensure that each Himalaya employee strongly backs the Himalaya promise to exceed the expectations of the consumer, each time and every time. Nothing less is acceptable.

At the heart of the Himalaya mission is the belief that good health should be accessible to everyone, and they strive to make this possible through their commitment to science-driven herbal healthcare.

What They Believe In

Life at Himalaya is about being committed to integrity, accountability, fairness, transparency and innovation.

Integrity : They value the trust their customers, business partners and other stakeholders have placed in them. By being truthful, consistent and honest in everything they do, they honor this trust.

Accountability : They are accountable both internally to their team and externally to their stakeholders. Systems and processes help them ensure accountability at every step.

Fairness : They remain firmly committed to their rules and are guided by their ethics. This helps them make impartial decisions and treat all parties fairly.

Transparency : Being open in their dealings is integral to our work ethic. Whether it is interacting with farmers who grow their herbs, vendors who supply them materials or customers who buy their products, they believe that transparency helps them make partners for life.

Innovation : Bringing ideas out of the lab and into the real world is the kind of innovation they pursue. It inspires them to discover new medicines and develop new products that go onto make life healthier and happier for people.

Their People

Himalaya's founder firmly believed that the success of an organization depended on the quality of its people. The best minds produce the best results. His belief was to hire bright, passionate individuals who were ready to take on challenges and think 'out of the box'. By remaining true to this philosophy, they have grown as an organization and continued to spearhead pioneering research in the herbal space.

Today, they are a family of over 5,000 employees worldwide, including a team of over 200 passionate and energetic research scientists! Years before the 'equal opportunity' mantra became popular in industry, they have practiced and promoted non-discrimination. In fact, way back in 1950 their research department was headed by a woman! Today, women makeup 24% of their management staff. They continue to attract people who are talented, driven and inspired by their vision to bring health and wellness to the lives of the people they touch.

People are Himalaya's most important asset and investing in them is vital to them. From giving them the creative freedom to push the boundaries of research to fostering a culture of open communication and diversity, they believe that their nurturing work environment brings out the best in their team and allows them to develop the best products.

Each and every Himalaya employee is unique and contributes to the success of the organization. All of them are committed to making a difference.

They believe that the best results come about only when you wake up each morning feeling excited about your work! In their area of business, where years of research can sometimes produce no results, staying motivated comes from one's passion for their work. It is the passion of their people that has given Himalaya a distinctive edge.

Their founder maintained that when you discover people with pure talent and passion, you should 'create' a job for them. He believed that it is the people with vision and passion who drive the success of an organization.

Innovation

Himalaya's history is one of innovation through research. Their quest to produce natural, safe and effective remedies has been driven by several factors : an enduring belief in the power of ayurveda, a close observation of nature and the systematic application of primary research methods for validation and testing. They believe that the ideal healthcare system lies in the synergy between ayurveda and modern science. It will be their constant endeavor to create innovative products that satisfy the health and personal care requirements of contemporary living. How they arrived at many of their best known products makes for interesting reading.