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A Visionary Founder
At Swadeshi Oushadha Bhandara, we take pride in our distinctive approach, seamlessly blending the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with the latest advancements in science and research. This harmonious integration allows us to create products that foster holistic well-being while honoring authentic Ayurvedic traditions. Our steadfast commitment to quality, safety, and tangible results has earned the trust of countless customers, establishing us as a reliable and distinguished name in Ayurvedic care.
In the tranquil and remote village of Kunjal, located about 15 kilometers from the renowned pilgrim town of Udupi, Karnataka, a dedicated traditional physician, Vaidya Raghunath Prabhu, embarked on an extraordinary journey in 1926. Fueled by a deep passion for Ayurveda and a pioneering spirit, he established Swadeshi Oushadha Bhandara—one of the oldest Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing units in Coastal Karnataka.
For nearly four decades, Raghunath Prabhu dedicated himself to the well-being of the people of Udupi and the surrounding taluks, earning their trust and admiration. His unwavering commitment to compassionate care and high-quality medicines gained widespread recognition, attracting patients from far and wide.
Late K. Raghunath Prabhu, a highly respected Ayurvedic Pandit, started his venture as a humble dispensary. During the pre-independence era, when modern allopathic medicine was virtually unheard of in villages like Kunjal, Ayurveda remained the trusted system of healing. With no electricity, no proper roads, and dense forests surrounding the village, Raghunath Prabhu and his devoted wife, Kamala Prabhu, worked relentlessly to serve the health needs of the community. By the glow of a simple chimney lamp, they meticulously prepared medicines, ensuring each formulation met the highest standards of care and precision.
Raghunath Prabhu’s commitment to his patients was unwavering. He upheld the highest standards of quality, meticulously preparing his own formulations without the use of modern machinery. Each ingredient was carefully chosen, measured, and processed by hand, strictly following the principles outlined in ancient Ayurvedic texts (Granthas). With no staff to assist them, Raghunath Prabhu and Kamala Prabhu personally oversaw every step of the process, ensuring that every medicine was crafted with precision and care.
Swadeshi Group, now in its 98th year of dedicated and selfless service in the promotion and practice of Ayurvedic medicine, offers over a hundred classical and proprietary formulations. Widely trusted by both esteemed professionals and the general public, it stands as a remarkable testament to genuine entrepreneurship and relentless hard work in the fields of health management and commerce.
Hartone, a proprietary product of Swadeshi Pharmaceuticals, was recognized as the Best Ayurvedic Research Product at the International Seminar on Holistic Management of Heart Diseases, held in Pune in 1999.
Board of Directors
K. Bharath Prabhu
Director
K. Manoj Prabhu
Director
K. Raghu Prasad Prabhu
Director
Timeline of Swadeshi Oushadha Bhandara's Journey
Late K. Raghunath Prabhu
Late K. Dr. K. Shantharama Prabhu
Dr. K. Shantharam Prabhu, Proprietor of Swadeshi Oushadha Bhandara, Udupi, was honored by Sri B.D. Jatti, then Vice President of India, for his great contribution in the field of Ayurveda.
Dr. K. Shantharam Prabhu, Proprietor of Swadeshi Oushadha Bhandara, Udupi, honored by Smt. V. S. Ramadevi, Governor of Karnataka, along with other dignitaries at Mysore on 13-07-2002 for his selfless service in the field of Ayurveda.
Best Ayurvedic Research Product - Hartone, Award presented to Swadeshi Pharmaceuticals, Udupi by Mr. Mossimo Moressi of Ayurvedic Academy, ITALY during the International Seminar on Holistic Management of Heart Diseases, held at PUNE on 5th February 1999.
CLINICAL TRIAL REPORT
Safety & Efficacy of HARTONE
in Stable Angina Pectoris
An Open Comparative Trial with ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE (ISMN)
- Dr. Prabha Adhikari ( Professor & HOD of Medicine)
- Dr. Prathiba Pereira ( Asst. Professor of Medicine.)
- Dr. Padmaja Uday Kumar (Asst. Professor of Clinical Pharmacology)
- Dr. Parvathi Bhat ( Professor & HOD of Pharmacology)
- Dr. Nityananda Chowta ( Asst. Professor Medicine)
Kasturba Medical College & Hospital, Attavara, Mangalore.
Acute toxicity studies done on rats in the Dept. of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College – Manipal, showed that Hartone is safe even in the dose of 1600mg/kg—body weight.
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