New Research Areas

At Himalaya, our scientists are conducting exciting research in oncology, metabolic and lifestyle-related disorders, immunology, kidney care, skin inflammation and women's health. The team has advanced capabilities to discover and develop a wide range of products in line with global standards of quality, safety and efficacy.

Himalaya has adopted innovative, holistic herbal extraction technologies and pioneered TLC fingerprinting technology as a benchmark for the quality of herbal medicines. At Himalaya, we have developed several methods to identify and quantify residues such as heavy metals, pesticides and mycotoxins.

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are adopted for cultivating medicinal plants, and Good Field Collection Practices (GFCP) for harvesting plants.

We are among the first to have developed DNA barcodes for more than 50 herbs. Our scientists have published DNA sequences for 45 herbs in the prestigious BOLD Database in Canada and GenBank, NCBI, NIH, USA.

Formulation

Our research and development team has worked extensively on products that act as adjuvants to existing cancer therapies and help overcome the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Immusante, an effective immunomodulator, significantly improves immunity and is indicated as an adjuvant in immunocompromised conditions. This product is also undergoing clinical studies at reputable medical institutions for its use in managing complications associated with cancer therapy.

A new mouthwash, Oro-T, is effective for oral mucositis in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Diabecon is a medicine that lowers blood sugar in people with insulin-dependent (IDDM) and non-insulin-dependent (NIDDM) diabetes. Our research and development team is currently studying formulations to address secondary complications of diabetes in neuropathy, nephropathy and retinal complications.

Himalaya's Evecare Forte has been shown to be effective in treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.

As male consumers focus more on wellness and personal care, Himalaya has developed a range of men's products, such as creams, face washes and hair creams.

For older people, we have developed Himalaya Adult Diapers with a natural odour lock to provide comfort, care and wellness.

With growing concern for health and hygiene, we are developing a home care range with a unique blend of natural germ-fighting agents.

Our innovative Q-DEE mouth-dissolving tablet range introduces a new era of herbal products in pocket-sized packs for quick relief. The newly developed Q-DEE technology offers products for various health conditions.