From a dream seen by a visionary , Dr J hareendran Nair, to Kerala's first ISO 9000 certified company in Ayurvedic medicine,
Pankajakasthuri Herbals India Ltd has come a long way.
Originating from a small makeshift research and development center and Clinic,
the first few products hit the market in 1985.From such humble beginnings to reach to the level of one the
Kerala's largest Corporates has been a saga of dedication, commitment and application. Today Pankajakasthuri Herbals India
has established an overwhelming presence across the globe with a vast range of products and services in Ayurvedic sector.
It also is a multi division entity with interests in Manufacturing, Research & Development, Education, Hospitals,
Panchakarma Centers, Health Tourism etc.
The Company has recorded a phenomenal growth rate during the current year while totaling up revenues of over Rs 220 million.
Moreover strategically sound marketing sense and techniques, employed by a talent pool of professionals has seen to the increasing
presence of the company’s products in the shop shelves around the world.
The company has mainly four product divisions for handling a diverse
product range namely OTC, FMCG, Ethical and Classical Divisions.
Each division is headed by separate Product Managers who are supported in the field
by a strong marketing network spread all over the country.
The Flagship product of the Company is still the Pankajakasthuri breathe EC range bringing in 70% of the sales volume. These products have been the market leaders in their categories since 1990s.
The OTC division handles 9 products, the FMCG division 7 products, Ethical division 10 products and the Classical division more than 440 products.
In order to meet the spiraling demand the company has built a state of the art Manufacturing facility at Poovachal, Trivandrum complying with International GMP standards with a built-up area of more than 100000 sq. feet.
The company has a full-fledged R&D facility where original research work is done on various aspects of Ayurveda
for complying with the international norms. The various divisions are headed by doctorate holders with long experience
in Pharmacology, Bio Chemistry, phytochemistry etc.. Specific research work is conducted in areas like Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension,
Arthritis, Liver and Cardiac diseases.
Panchakarma Therapy is a classical form of detoxification. Practiced in olden day by the aristocracy,
as a method for cleansing the body and stay healthy, panchakarma therapy has been made affordable through
Pankajakasthuri by setting up a large number of centers all over the glob where the system is practiced with all it’s pristine
glory the way it was practiced for the last so many centuries.
The use of standardized practices by highly trained practitioners, quality medicines etc makes
these centers highly popular.
A Herbal Village where the Pachakarma therapy can be practiced amidst the bountiful splendors of Nature
with all it’s serenity for the specific needs of the discerning customers is getting ready in the village Vellanad 18 km from
the Trivandrum city ,the capital of kerala.This center will provide a perfect ambience for relaxation and recuperation under the care of doctors and well-trained masseurs.
Pankajakasthuri Herbal Research Foundation, one of the divisions of the group
has developed a sprawling 13-acre herbal garden in Poovachal, Trivandrum. Here , rare herbs are cultivated and utilized in the
preparation of Ayurvedic Medicines at the Pankajakasthuri factory.
In addition the company has also floated a Pankajakasthuri Herbal Garden Scheme in association with the Government of Kerala to promote the cultivation of medicinal plants in hospitals across Kerala. This scheme has also been extended to the reserved settlements of the Tribal Communities near forests.
The Company has also initiated a scheme for the cultivation of all the 740 documented species described in the famous Horthus Malabaricus, the renowned 17th century work. A large number of these species are lost or unidentifiable today. The objective is to identify those presumed lost and create a biological environment suitable for the propagation of the species for the benefit of the future generations .
In it’s effort to popularize the great science of Ayurveda and drive it’s benefits to the masses, Pankajakasthuri Herbal Research Foundation has set up an Ayurvedic Medical College at Kattakada, 18 km from Trivandrum,the capital city of kerala.
The Pankajakasthuri Ayurvedic Medical College is headed by very eminent personalities in the field of Ayurveda today. The college offers top class facilities, a well-stocked library of writings on Ayurveda, well-equipped drug standardization laboratory, publication division and a highly experienced faculty. The college also provides a stimulating and inspiring ambience conducive for learning.
VISION 2020.
The company has an inspiring and ambitious vision for future growth.
The vision 2020 targets the systematic popularization of Ayurveda so that by 2020 every human being shall use Ayurveda
at least for meeting a part of his or her general health care needs and healthy build up.
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