Herbal pharmaceuticals companies and their products Farm based enterprises A Presentation by Mr Allah Dad Khan

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1. In Pakistan there is a long list of national and multinational
pharmaceutical companies.
2. Traditional healers (Hakims/Tabibs) are also manufacturing
their own medicines. Traditional healers (Hakims/Tabibs) are
Registered by the Govt. under an Act of the Parliament but
there is no regulatory control on the manufacture, sale, and
distribution etc. of traditional medicines.
3. There are around 46,000 Registered "Hakims" and about 74,000
Registered Homeopaths14 as against some 102516 Registered
Physicians.
4. The number of recognized Tibbia Colleges and Dispensaries is
28 and 315 respectively. It is important to mention that there
are about 86 registered manufacturers of herbal medicine.
5. The most famous manufacture companies are as following:
Pakistan Pharmas

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It produces Six hundred (600) Herbal Products. The
products are produced in three different forms i.e.
liquids, solids, and semi solids. The products range
fulfills the health requirements from all age groups i.e.
from infants to aged persons. Hamdard has a full range
of medicines for the cure of various diseases such as:
Blood Pressure, diabetes, stomach, liver infections etc.
The most famous manufacture companies
Hamdard Laboratories

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It is global company having full fledged operations in
more than 20 countries. It has a significant name in
plant based medicines. Starting off with a well defined
vision, the company has grown to become an
organization comprising of more than a thousand
employees. Operating in more than 20 countries, it
caters to the needs of people in a variety of therapeutic
segments with over 44 formulations.
Herbion Pvt. Ltd.

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The company Mohammad Hashim Tajir Surma was
established by Hakim Mohammad Hashim in 1794 at
Bareilly, India. It was started with the introduction of
“Surma”.Now this company is also establishing its
name in other herbal products.
Hashmi

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Qarshi Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. is also one of the largest
herbal pharmaceutical company in Pakistan. From a
humble Dawakhana, Qarshi Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. has
emerged as modern, successful and progressive
company manufacturing & marketing leading brands
like Jam-e-Shirin, Johar Joshanda and Springley
(Natural Mineral Water) apart from more than 200
herbal products.
Qarshi Industries Pvt. Ltd

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Tayyebi prepares over 350 different medicinal and
healthcare products. Tayyebi covering a span of 193
years and is actively involved in new product
 development. There are over 25 patented products
ranging from a general health tonic
 to cough syrup to blood purifier.
Tayyebi Dawakana

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Marhaba Laboratories is also one of the leaders in the
revival of Herbal Medicines. It was established on Ist.
July 1975 in lahore. Marhaba is involved in preparation
of single drugs, vegetable oils, distillates, syrups,
compound drugs, patent drugs, health
 food products and herbal cosmetics.
Marhaba Laboratories

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Medics Laboratories is a young privately owned
enterprise. Medics is a pioneer in ethical marketing of
phytopharmaceuticals in Pakistan through health care
professionals. Their products are produced as per drug
manufacturing standards, by a team of qualified
pharmacists, chemists and herbalists. Their facilities are
equipped tomanufacture a wide range of dosage forms
such as lotions, creams, tablets, granules, liquids and
suspensions etc
Medics Laboratories

11. Shinwari, 1996 reported that there are about 6000 plant species exist in Pakistan and out of which only
1010 species (16.8%) are identified as having medicinal value.. The major manufacturers produce 300-
400 products plants raw material. Natural medicines are in great demand in the developed world for
primary health care because of their efficacy, safety and lesser side effects. They also offer therapeutics
for age-related disorders like memory loss, osteoporosis and immune disorders for which no modern
medicine is available that can be as effective as natural drugs.
 The most commonly used herbal supplements in the U.S. include echinacea (Echinacea
 purpurea and related species), St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), ginkgo (Ginkgo
 biloba), garlic (Allium sativum), saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), ginseng (Panax ginseng, or
 Asian ginseng; and Panax quinquefolius, or American ginseng), goldenseal (Hydrastis
 canadensis), valerian (Valeriana officinalis), chamomile (Matricaria recutita), feverfew
 (Tanacetum parthenium), ginger (Zingiber officinale), evening primrose (Oenothera biennis),
 and milk thistle (Silybum marianum).
 Mdicinal herbs are classified in various ways depending upon their scientific name, local
 name, uses and active ingredients present in plant organs, particularly roots, leaves,flowers,
 seeds or other parts of the plant. There is a long list of important medicinal plants of Pakistan.
Herbs Used

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The most commonly used herbal supplements in the U.S. include
echinacea (Echinacea purpurea and related species), St. John's wort
(Hypericum perforatum), ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), garlic (Allium
sativum), saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), ginseng (Panax ginseng,
or Asian ginseng; and Panax quinquefolius, or American ginseng),
goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), valerian (Valeriana officinalis),
chamomile (Matricaria recutita), feverfew (Tanacetum
parthenium), ginger (Zingiber officinale), evening primrose
(Oenothera biennis), and milk thistle (Silybum marianum).
Mdicinal herbs are classified in various ways depending upon
their scientific name, local name, uses and active ingredients
present in plant organs, particularly roots, leaves,flowers, seeds or
other parts of the plant. There is a long list of important medicinal
plants of Pakistan
Common Herbs

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National Institute of Health, Islamabad and Hamdard Foundation
have published comprehensive monographs on traditional medicine
in Pakistan.
Few of them are as follows:
Lallementia royleana (Tukhame-e-balongo), Plantago ovata (Isphagol),
Matricaria camomilla (Gul-e-baboona), Achillea millefolium (Brinjasf),
Acacia nilotica (Babul and Kikar), Achy ranthus aspera (Amaranthus,
Charchutta, pathakanda), Acorus calamus (kull and bach), Alhagi
maurorum (jawansa, ghaz,kandera), Artemisia absinthum (Afsantin,
khatraq, saryala), Berberis lycium(kashmal and zarch), Cannabis
sativa (Indian hemp,bhang), Cassia angustifolia (sanna makki,seena),
Viola ordorata ( violet herb, banafsha), Gymnema sylvestre (gurmaar
buti) etc
Publishing Literature

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