Around 1930, a young and curious Mohammad Manal witnessed a remarkable sight that would change his life forever. He noticed a villager near Dehradun pacifying a restless elephant by feeding the roots of a local herb, Rauwolfia Serpentina (sarpagandha). This moment ignited Manal’s imagination and passion for harnessing nature’s healing powers.
With a firm belief in the mysteries of nature and its potential to heal, Manal established the Himalaya brand to bring the promise of nature’s healing power to people, through scientific research. His relentless curiosity and dedication led to the creation of Serpina®, the world’s first natural antihypertensive drug, launched in 1934. This groundbreaking innovation marked the beginning of Himalaya’s legacy in natural and herbal medicine.
Why did they choose to call the company Himalaya?
The Himalayas are seen as a symbol of strength and endurance and are often associated with health, wellness, and spiritual rejuvenation. Naming the company Himalaya implies that its products are reliable and trustworthy, reflecting the founder’s vision of integrating the vast, untapped potential of nature to create products that promote health and well-being.
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