Pankajakasthuri, the name synonymous with the ancient system of medicine, believed and proved to be correct that hard work and dedication would culminate in making others wonder about its colossal achievements that too within a short span of time. The uniqueness of any individual or institution is appreciated on the basis of his or its capability to overcome fate.
Pankajakasthuri offers only natural resources and ways of treating disorders and promoting health. It emphasizes prevention and empowers everyone to take responsibility for their own well being. This helped Pankajakasthuri achieve greater heights during the past 2 decades in Ayurveda. In fact it was dreamt of, envisaged and made a reality by a great visionary, Dr. J Hareendran Nair. His untiring efforts, dedication and commitment paved the way for its amazing and stupendous growth from a small makeshift research and development centre and clinic to one of Kerala’s largest corporate.
Pankajakasthuri has established an overwhelming presence across the globe with a vast range of products and services in Ayurvedic sector. Pankajakasthuri has a well diversified product range and good number of institutions that too under the aegis of Dr. J Hareendran Nair. The company was established under the name and style of ‘Pankajakasthuri Herbals India (P) Ltd. in 1988. It is Kerala’s first ISO 9000 certified company in Ayurvedic medicine. It could make its presence globally and undertakes various projects in Manufacturing, Research and Development, Education, Healthcare, Health tourism etc.
Pankajakasthuri Herbals India (P) Ltd. is vowed to explore the vast Indian flora to bring out life saving herbal preparations with no side effects and 100% efficiency. The dedication and enthusiasm shown by Dr Hareendran Nair and a battery of researchers have made themselves capable in curing diseases which other systems of medicines presumed incurable.
The products are marketed by various divisions of the group. The over-the-counter division deals with 11 products, the FMCG division 9 products, Ethical division 13 products and the classical division more than 440 products. The flagship product of the company is Pankajakasthuri Granules for Asthma, which fetches 70% of the total revenue. After establishing itself in India, Pankajakasthuri has over a very short period succeeded in carving a niche for itself in the international markets with products being marketed in more than 15 countries. In all these countries product acceptance was spontaneous.
Pankajakasthuri contributed substantially to eliminate the misconception about Ayurveda with regard to diet restrictions. As a result, Ayurvedic system of treatments and products were made palatable. In fact people were reluctant to adopt the ancient system of medicine owing to pursuing primitive method of treatment. Once it started attaching significance to palatability, the system itself was embraced by all.
Pankajakasthuri is equipped with highly sophisticated machinery for manufacturing various products with greater quality. The manufacturing division is housed in spacious buildings with more than 1,50,000 sq. ft built up area. The company gives utmost importance to quality. Quality management plays a key role. That is why it could rise up to the level of any other modern pharmaceutical company. To ensure that products are safe and effective, manufacturing processes are subject to strict adherence of quality standards.
Pankajakasthuri prides itself on being a completely research oriented company. Indeed it is this emphasis on R&D that allows itself to produce safe, efficacious and consistent remedies using basic principles of Ayurveda. The R&D Department is focused on product development, quality control and standardization. All products are derived through years of primary research in a rigorous manner and produced in state-of-the-art facilities. It represents the commitment to continuous investment in the best people, practices and technology.
Raw materials are sourced from the best plantations, which are found on the slopes of Himalayas and various parts of India. A team of dedicated scientists and technologists ensure that raw materials and finished products undergo comprehensive testing. It is engaged in fundamental research on the efficiency of Ayurvedic medicines, establishment of acceptance standards for raw materials, process control, toxicological and clinical studies. Many Ayurvedic medicines developed here are well accepted by the populace and are providing cure and relief to millions all over India and abroad.
In his effort to fulfill his long cherished ambition, Dr Hareendran Nair established the first self financed Ayurveda Medical College in Kerala. It is located at Kattakada which is 18 kms away from the capital of Kerala, Trivandrum. It provides Ayurvedic education facilities to 250 students. It is blessed with sophisticated training facilities, state of the art laboratory. Each department is headed by eminent personalities in the field of Ayurveda.
The hospital attached to the Medical College combines the principles of Ayurveda with the technological advances to ensure the finest in alternate medical health care to every patient. It is a 150 bedded hospital and offers lasting cure to patients from all over the world with many diseases classified as non-curable by other systems of medicine. The patients hailing from economically backward families are given humanitarian considerations and provided with free medical treatment.
Pankajakasthuri Panchakarama Centre is an institution dedicated to authentic Ayurveda treatment strictly adhering to its age old practices providing miraculous cures to all those who seek the healing touch of nature. Panchakarama therapy is practiced in olden days as a method for cleansing the body to stay healthy. Besides, it is now quite affordable through Pankajakasthuri with a large number of centers all over the world. The use of standardized practices with the help of highly trained practitioners and quality medicines make these centers very popular.
Adding a feather to its cap and with the notion of contributing tangibly towards promoting hospitality industry, the company has launched ‘A ready to use Ayurvedic spa experience package’ by the name HARMONY. Every organization that associates with Harmony would be provided with a comprehensive spa solution which includes expert Ayurvedic consultancy, experienced Ayurvedic physicians, masseurs and therapists, supply of high quality Ayurvedic products along with sustained support. The treatments offered at these centers are of high quality and perfection.
Pankajakasthuri Herbals India (P) Ltd. is a foot to forge ahead with the sole intention of ensuring harmony of body, mind and soul. 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.
