The Himalaya Drug Company was founded in 1930 by Mr. M. Manal with a clear vision to bring Ayurveda to the world in a contemporary form, unravelling the mystery behind the 5,000 year old system of medicine. This included referring to ancient ayurvedic texts, selecting indigenous herbs and subjecting the formulations to modern pharmacological, toxicological and safety tests to create new drugs and therapies.

Corporate building Eighty years ago, on a visit to Burma, Mr. Manal saw restless elephants being fed with a root to pacify them. The plant from which this was taken is Rauwolfia serpentina. Fascinated by the plant's effect on elephants, he had it scientifically evaluated. After extensive research, Serpinaâ, the world's first anti-hypertensive drug, was launched in 1934.

Today, Himalaya products are sold worldwide — in many countries as OTC and pharmaceutical products. The true Himalaya difference is in the purity and proven efficacy of their products. They are a seed to shelf company, starting with over 700 acres of organically grown herbs and over 100 doctors on the R&D staff where the legacy of their researching nature continues to form the foundation of Himalaya's operations. They manufacture in a GMP approved facility, and have produced formulas with many associated patents and over 1,200 human clinical trials, as well as 19 single herb products that are USDA Certified Organic and gluten-free.

Since its inception, the company has focused on developing safe, natural and innovative remedies that will help people lead richer, healthier lives. Today, Himalaya products have been endorsed by 300,000 doctors around the globe, and by consumers in over 70 countries rely on Himalaya for their health and personal care needs.