Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Even before the onslaught of Covid-19, people have been increasingly focusing on their overall health to improve quality of life – watching what they eat, exercising, even embracing holistic approaches in treating illnesses. In this particularly critical time, consumers seeking natural alternatives need safe and effective solutions to address health concerns. Herbamed harnesses the power of nature to curate a portfolio of mother tinctures and dilutions that deliver results comparable to – and sometimes better than – their orthodox counterparts. “We have remedies for common complaints – aches and pains, stomach aches, headaches, coughs and more. We envision filling the gaps left by chemical pharmaceuticals for more complicated indications,” says managing director Christoph Züllig. Processing fresh plants within 24 hours of extraction, to formulate active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished medicinal products, Herbamed produces and tests its tinctures. It has built a solid offering for consumer markets, the latest being an antiviral mouth spray to protect people from infections. It has also laid a strong foundation for industrial volumes and contract manufacturing services. Pitted against numerous European homeopathic companies, some with even longer legacies, the 39-year-old firm distinguishes itself with its capacity to comply with stringent Good Manufacturing Practices quality standards, and ability to provide the production and analysis documentation required for pharmacological applications. As one of the authorities in homeopathy, Herbamed invests significantly in research and development alongside capacity-building to blaze a trail for next-generation solutions. It is expanding its facility, adding five floors to the current building to integrate changing standards in its processes and to accommodate orders from new markets. Serving a wide customer base in Europe and the United States, Herbamed plans to cast a wider net in Asia with the help of exclusive distributor partnerships. It has started establishing roots in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Dubai, and is eyeing expansion in Vietnam, Singapore and China through an online platform. www.herbamed.ch