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{{Short description|Unani pharmaceutical company}} | |||
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{{Infobox company | {{Infobox company | ||
| name = Hamdard Laboratories (India) | | name = Hamdard Laboratories (India) | ||
| logo = | | logo = | ||
| logo_size = | | logo_size = | ||
| type = [[Non-profit]] | | type = [[Non-profit]] | ||
| industry = [[Healthcare]], [[Food]] | | industry = [[Healthcare]], [[Food]] | ||
| foundation = 1906 | | foundation = {{start date and age|1906}}<br />[[Old Delhi]], [[British Raj|British India]] | ||
| founder = {{ubl|Hafiz Abdul Majeed|Ansarullah Tabani}} | |||
| location = [[New Delhi]], India | | location = [[New Delhi]], India | ||
| key_people = | | key_people = Hamid Ahmed (CEO) | ||
| products = | | products = {{ubl| Hamdard Laboratories - [[Safi (medicine)|Safi]], Roghan Badam Shirin, Sualin, Joshina, Cinkara | Hamdard Food Division - [[Rooh Afza]]}} | ||
| homepage = | | brands = [[Rooh Afza]], Hamdard Khaalis, Hamdard Glucose-D, Hamdard Diabeat | ||
| homepage = {{ubl|{{URL|http://www.hamdard.in|hamdard.in}} (Healthcare division)|{{URL|http://www.hamdard.com|hamdard.com}} (Food division)}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Hamdard Laboratories (India) | '''Hamdard Laboratories (India)''' is an Indian [[Unani]] [[pharmaceutical]] and [[food]] company established in 1906 by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed in [[Delhi]].<ref name="financialexpress"/><ref name="economictimes">{{cite news |last1=Mitra |first1=Moinak |title=Meet the men behind 113-year-old Hamdard's modernisation drive |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/meet-the-men-behind-113-year-old-hamdards-modernisation-drive/articleshow/20086927.cms?from=mdr |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=17 May 2013}}</ref> It is known for its popular Unani products, such as Safi, Raughan-e-Badam Shireen, Sualin, Joshina, and Cinkara. Their food division is best known for [[Rooh Afza]].<ref name="products">{{cite news |last1=Das |first1=Sharmila |title=Hamdard enters ready-to-drink beverage segment with RoohAfza Fusion |url=https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/personal-care-pet-supplies-liquor/hamdard-enters-ready-to-drink-beverage-segment-with-roohafza-fusion/58135603 |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=11 April 2017}}</ref> Hamdard Laboratories (India) is associated with the Hamdard National Foundation, a charitable educational trust.<ref name="economictimes"/> | ||
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== History == | |||
Hamdard Laboratories was founded in 1906 in Delhi by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed and Ansarullah Tabani, who were both Unani practitioners. The name Hamdard ([[Urdu]]: ہمدرد) is a Persian word which means "companion in suffering".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meaning of hamdard in English |url=https://www.rekhtadictionary.com/meaning-of-hamdard |access-date=2025-06-17 |website=Rekhta Dictionary |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=English translation of Hamdard |url=https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/hindi-english/%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A6 |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Collins Dictionaries |language=en}}</ref> | |||
Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed was born in the city of [[Pilibhit]], in modern-day [[Uttar Pradesh]] in 1883 to Sheikh Rahim Bakhs. He is said to have learnt the complete [[Quran|Quran Sharif]] by heart. He also studied the origin of [[Urdu]] and [[Persian language]]s. Subsequently, he acquired the highest degree in the [[Unani medicine|unani system of medicine]].<ref name="financialexpress">{{cite news |title=Meet Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed, the man behind Rooh Afza: Know about his journey, family & net worth |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/meet-hakim-hafiz-abdul-majeed-the-man-behind-rooh-afza-know-about-his-journey-family-net-worth/3085003/ |publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]] |date=13 May 2023}}</ref> | |||
Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed got in touch with Hakim Zamal Khan{{when|date=September 2016}}, who had a keen interest in herbs and was famous for identifying medicinal plants. Having consulted with his wife, Abdul Majeed set up a herbal shop at Hauz Qazi in Delhi in 1906 and started to produce herbal medicine there. In 1920 the small herbal shop turned into a full-fledged production house. | Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed got in touch with Hakim Zamal Khan{{when|date=September 2016}}, who had a keen interest in [[Herb|herbs]] and was famous for identifying medicinal plants. Having consulted with his wife, Abdul Majeed set up a herbal shop at Hauz Qazi in [[Delhi]] in 1906 and started to produce herbal medicine there. In 1920 the small herbal shop turned into a full-fledged production house.{{fact|date=May 2025}} | ||
After the founder's passing in 1922, his wife Rabea Begum and her two sons founded the 'Hamdard Trust,' with a commitment to allocate 85 percent of its profits for charitable purposes.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Manmohan |first1=Nutan |title=Hamdard's Rooh Afza—the medicine syrup that turned into luxury drink for India & Pakistan |url=https://theprint.in/feature/hamdards-rooh-afza-the-medicine-syrup-that-turned-into-luxury-drink-for-india-pakistan/1731459/ |publisher=[[The Print]] |date=26 August 2023}}</ref> His son [[Hakeem Abdul Hameed]] took over the administration of Hamdard Laboratories at the age of fourteen. Abdul Hameed would then be joined by his younger brother [[Hakeem Muhammad Saeed]] in running the company until the latter's move to Pakistan in 1948 and forming [[Hamdard Pakistan]] in Karachi.{{fact|date=May 2025}} | |||
Hamdard Foundation was created in 1964 to disburse the profits of the company to promote the interests of the society. All the profits of the company go to the foundation. <ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/fe/daily/20010120/fco20038.html New-look Hamdard gets down to business] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102093329/http://www.expressindia.com/fe/daily/20010120/fco20038.html |date=2 January 2013 }} in ''[[Indian Express]]'', 20 January 2001</ref> | |||
Hamdard Laboratories has a twin manufacturing plant in [[Ghaziabad, India|Ghaziabad]] and one plant in Manesar | Hamdard Laboratories has a twin manufacturing plant in [[Ghaziabad, India|Ghaziabad]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] and one plant in [[Manesar]], [[Haryana]].<ref name="cbc">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/heavy-metal-warning-for-ayurvedic-medicinal-products-1.524035|title=Heavy metal warning for Ayurvedic medicinal products|date=4 March 2005|publisher=CBC News|access-date=3 June 2018|archive-date=17 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617152343/http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/heavy-metal-warning-for-ayurvedic-medicinal-products-1.524035|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="IBN Live">{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/metal-content-found-in-ayurvedic-drugs/3322-17.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081212013734/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/metal-content-found-in-ayurvedic-drugs/3322-17.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 December 2008|title=Metal content found in Ayurvedic drugs|date=5 January 2006|work=IBN Live|access-date=21 March 2013}}</ref> | ||
== Products == | |||
The company has over 500 natural and herb-based products. Some of its known products are [[Rooh Afza|Sharbat Rooh Afza]], [[Safi (medicine)|Safi]], Pachnaul, Roghan Badam Shirin, Sualin, Joshina and Cinkara. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Hamdard Pakistan]] | |||
* [[Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Bangladesh]] | |||
* [[Hamdard Public School]] | * [[Hamdard Public School]] | ||
* [[Jamia Hamdard]] | * [[Jamia Hamdard]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.hamdard.in/ Official website] | * [http://www.hamdard.in/ Official website (Healthcare division)] | ||
* [http://www.hamdard.com/ Official website (Food division)] | |||
[[Category:Pharmaceutical companies established in 1906]] | [[Category:Pharmaceutical companies established in 1906]] | ||
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| Industry | Healthcare, Food |
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| Founded | 1906 Old Delhi, British India |
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| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
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| Brands | Rooh Afza, Hamdard Khaalis, Hamdard Glucose-D, Hamdard Diabeat |
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Hamdard Laboratories (India) is an Indian Unani pharmaceutical and food company established in 1906 by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed in Delhi.[1][2] It is known for its popular Unani products, such as Safi, Raughan-e-Badam Shireen, Sualin, Joshina, and Cinkara. Their food division is best known for Rooh Afza.[3] Hamdard Laboratories (India) is associated with the Hamdard National Foundation, a charitable educational trust.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
Hamdard Laboratories was founded in 1906 in Delhi by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed and Ansarullah Tabani, who were both Unani practitioners. The name Hamdard (Urdu: ہمدرد) is a Persian word which means "companion in suffering".[4][5]
Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed was born in the city of Pilibhit, in modern-day Uttar Pradesh in 1883 to Sheikh Rahim Bakhs. He is said to have learnt the complete Quran Sharif by heart. He also studied the origin of Urdu and Persian languages. Subsequently, he acquired the highest degree in the unani system of medicine.[1]
Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed got in touch with Hakim Zamal Khan[when?], who had a keen interest in herbs and was famous for identifying medicinal plants. Having consulted with his wife, Abdul Majeed set up a herbal shop at Hauz Qazi in Delhi in 1906 and started to produce herbal medicine there. In 1920 the small herbal shop turned into a full-fledged production house.[citation needed]
After the founder's passing in 1922, his wife Rabea Begum and her two sons founded the 'Hamdard Trust,' with a commitment to allocate 85 percent of its profits for charitable purposes.[6] His son Hakeem Abdul Hameed took over the administration of Hamdard Laboratories at the age of fourteen. Abdul Hameed would then be joined by his younger brother Hakeem Muhammad Saeed in running the company until the latter's move to Pakistan in 1948 and forming Hamdard Pakistan in Karachi.[citation needed]
Hamdard Foundation was created in 1964 to disburse the profits of the company to promote the interests of the society. All the profits of the company go to the foundation. [7]
Hamdard Laboratories has a twin manufacturing plant in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh and one plant in Manesar, Haryana.[8][9]
Products[edit | edit source]
The company has over 500 natural and herb-based products. Some of its known products are Sharbat Rooh Afza, Safi, Pachnaul, Roghan Badam Shirin, Sualin, Joshina and Cinkara.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Hamdard Pakistan
- Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Bangladesh
- Hamdard Public School
- Jamia Hamdard
- CRIUM, Hyderabad
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Meet Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed, the man behind Rooh Afza: Know about his journey, family & net worth". The Financial Express. 13 May 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mitra, Moinak (17 May 2013). "Meet the men behind 113-year-old Hamdard's modernisation drive". The Economic Times.
- ↑ Das, Sharmila (11 April 2017). "Hamdard enters ready-to-drink beverage segment with RoohAfza Fusion". The Economic Times.
- ↑ "Meaning of hamdard in English". Rekhta Dictionary. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ "English translation of Hamdard". Collins Dictionaries. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ↑ Manmohan, Nutan (26 August 2023). "Hamdard's Rooh Afza—the medicine syrup that turned into luxury drink for India & Pakistan". The Print.
- ↑ New-look Hamdard gets down to business Archived 2 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine in Indian Express, 20 January 2001
- ↑ "Heavy metal warning for Ayurvedic medicinal products". CBC News. 4 March 2005. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- ↑ "Metal content found in Ayurvedic drugs". IBN Live. 5 January 2006. Archived from the original on 12 December 2008. Retrieved 21 March 2013.