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Product FAQs
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What products does Himalaya offer?
Where can I buy Himalaya products?
Are your herbal products free of contaminants?
What is the right time to take Himcocid suspension?
 
   
Men's Health  
I need information on products for men.
Do you have anything to increase the length of the penis?
Does masturbation affect one's health?
 
   
Women's Health  
I need information on products for women.
 
   
Children's Health  
I need information on products for children.
My child has frequent thick nasal discharge and throat infection after we stopped giving Septilin. Please advise!
My son has temper tantrums. Please advise!

 
Skin Care  
What is the right skin care regimen for different types of skin?
Please tell me how to remove blackheads?
Do you have anything called a Mud Pack and what is its advantage?
I have darkish, patchy skin. Please advise?
Do you have anything for pigmentation?
Are there any medicines for dark circles?
How can stubborn acne be treated?
 
   
Hair Care  
My hair is going gray. Can you help me?
 
   
Weight Reduction  
How do I lose weight?
How does AyurSlim help?
 
   
Rheumatic Disorders and Pain Control  
I have chronic backache. What do you advise?  
   
Pure Herbs  
Please mention Himalaya's Pure Herbs Adaptogens (Rasayana), which can be taken for regular maintenance.
 
   
Commercial Inquiries  
I can supply large quantities of herbs. Whom should I contact?
Where can I get supplies of the herb Rauwolfia serpentina?
Can we buy raw herb extracts from you?
I would like to export your products. Please advise!
I'm interested in selling your products in the US/Canada. Please advise!
 
   
Product FAQs  
General  
What products does Himalaya offer?  
Himalaya offers four different product ranges: Pharmaceutical Range, Personal Care Range, and Animal Health.  
   
Where can I buy Himalaya products?  
Himalaya products are sold at a wide range of pharmacies and stores. In India, you can find all our products at special Himalaya stores. Locate a Himalaya store in your city.  
   
Are your herbal products free of contaminants?  
All our products are tested as per WHO pharmaceutical standards for heavy metal and microbial contamination. Thin layer chromatography and atomic absorption spectrophotometry are performed for every batch manufactured by Himalaya in-house. All our products are checked for aflatoxins and heavy metals.  
   
What is the right time to take Himcocid suspension?  
Himcocid suspension can be taken between meals, twice a day at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
   
Men's Health  
I need information on products for men.  
Himalaya's products for men's health include:
Tentex forte
: Non-hormonal, safe sexual stimulant
Tentex Royal: Safe treatment for male sexual dysfunction
Himcolin: Improves blood circulation to penile tissue
Speman: For increasing sperm count and prostate problems
Confido: Works in sexual inadequacies.
 
   
Do you have anything to increase the length of the penis?  
No, we have no medicine for increasing the length of the penis.
   
Does masturbation affect one's health?  
No, masturbation has no effect on one's health. To control excessive masturbation one can use Confido.  
   
Women's Health  
I need information on products for women.  
Himalaya's products for women's health include:
Evecare: Uterine tonic, useful for menstrual disorders and infertility
Lukol: For the treatment of leukorrhea
V-Gel: For vaginal infections
Styplon: For the control of excess bleeding.
Menosan: Helps women cope with the discomfort of menopause.
   
Children's Health  
I need information on products for children.  
Himalaya's products for Children's Health include:
Bonnisan: For digestive health
Liv.52 : A liver protective
Koflet : For cough control
Septilin: Immunity booster
Mentat: For behavioral disorders.
 
   
My child has frequent thick nasal discharge and throat infection after we stopped giving Septilin. Please advise!  
It is recommended to use Septilin in children at least 3 to 4 months continuously to develop immunity to fight infections.  
   
My son has temper tantrums. Please advise!  
Mentat is useful in calming children.
   
Skin Care  
What is the right skin care regimen for different types of skin?  
Acne-prone skin
Acne-prone skin has breakouts of acne and pimples.
For dry skin with acne, cleanse with Hydrating Face Wash Cream. Apply Acne-n-Pimple Cream.
At night: Apply Deep Cleansing Milk and Acne-n-Pimple Cream.
For oily skin with acne, cleanse with Oil Balancing Face Wash Gel. Apply Acne-n-Pimple Cream.
 
   
Oily Skin
Oily skin has enlarged pores.
In the day: Cleanse with Oil Balancing Face Wash Gel and apply Face Moisturizing Lotion.
At night: Cleanse and tone with Deep Cleansing Milk, follow with Face Moisturizing Lotion.
 
   
Combination Skin
This type of skin usually has a 'T' zone with oily skin on nose, forehead and chin.
In the day: Cleanse with Hydrating Face Wash Cream, tone with Face Moisturizing Lotion.
At night: Cleanse and tone with Deep Cleansing Milk. Apply Anti-Wrinkle Cream.
 
   
Normal skin
This refers to skin that is neither oily nor dry.
In the day: Cleanse with Hydrating Face Wash Cream. Apply Anti-Wrinkle Cream on the face.
At night: Cleanse with Hydrating Face Wash Cream. Apply Revitalizing Night Cream.
 
   
Dry skin
This skin feels dry and stretched after washing.
In the day: Cleanse with Hydrating Face Wash Cream. After bath, apply Anti-Wrinkle Cream on the face.
Afternoon: Smoothe Intensive Face Moisturizing Lotion.
At night: Cleanse with Hydrating Face Wash Cream. Follow with Revitalizing Night Cream.

For all skin types, cleanse and moisturize twice a day, and use a face pack/mask once a week. Weekly, use Gentle Exfoliating Walnut Scrub to remove dead skin cells.

   
Please tell me how to remove blackheads?  
Himalaya Herbals' Acne-n-Pimple Cream may be helpful for getting rid of pimples and blackheads.  
   
Do you have anything called a Mud Pack and what is its advantage?  
Clarifying Mud Pack is used for oily skin and helps in tightening skin pores. It is launched along with Refreshing Fruit Pack for dry skin.  
   
I have darkish, patchy skin. Please advise?  
Himalaya's Fairness Cream evens skin tone, making skin soft, smooth & toned.  
   
Do you have anything for pigmentation?  
This occurs due to uneven accumulation of melanin pigment in the epidermis. Sunlight stimulates melanin production, which manifests as freckles on the sun-exposed areas. Hyperpigmentation also occurs due to chronic inflammation, especially following long-term acne and severe-grade acne.

Hyperpigmentation also occurs due to hormonal imbalance in the reproductive age.

  • The best approach to management would be to have a balanced and high-protein diet with an adequate amount of Vit. A
  • Keep the facial skin clean, avoid harsh soaps
  • Treat acne lesions and take preventive measures. Clarina plays a vital role in prophylaxis in severe acne
  • Irregularities of menstrual cycles should be taken care with appropriate gynecological advice
  • Avoid over exposure to sun and heat
  • Purim is recommended in all the types of hyperpigmentation. Since Purim improves metabolic functions of the liver, it is advisable to take the same before or during meals
   
Are there any medicines for dark circles?  
These may be just due to lack of sleep, heavy work or exertion. Aging also produces dark circles. Sluggish liver and chronic allergies also produce dark circles.

Advise the following:

  • Cold compresses regularly, at least once daily
  • Use appropriate moisturizers or moisturizing lotions
  • A high-fiber diet
  • Anti-Wrinkle Cream for older women
 
   
How can stubborn acne be treated?  

This is a form of chronic and refractory disorder that requires long-term treatment. It is most important to control infections in acne lesions. Corynebacterium acne is a vulnerable microbe that responds to antibiotics.

   
Hair Care  
   
My hair is growing gray. Can you help me?  
Gray hair is a sign of aging, and premature graying of hair is mostly caused by hereditary. The reason that hair turns gray is that the hair follicle looses the ability to pigment the hair with age. The age at which this occurs tends to run in families. Amalaki 1 capsule twice a day, may help to delay the process of graying. Good scalp massage with Revitalizing Hair Oil also helps.
   
Weight Reduction  
How do I lose weight?  
Loss of weight in terms of inches as well as pounds will be observed depending on the amount of superficial or deep-seated fat in the body. Each person's build varies and therefore the responses also vary. Sustained weight loss can only be achieved with a change in lifestyle. Any drastic weight loss is followed by the body gaining it all back over a period of time. What is most effective is to cut your food intake by 40 per cent, drink not less than eight glasses of water a day and go for some form of exercise at least 5 days a week. A brisk walk is something most people are able to stick to on a daily basis. Anything too strenuous is usually not advisable since your body just gets plain worn out and you tend to quit. As for the type of food, eat everything but with a 40 per cent reduction. Denial of certain foods only leads to frustration and eventual lapsing. If obesity is genetic, or due to metabolic disorders, the formulation Ayurslim Capsules may not be helpful.
   
How does AyurSlim help?  
AyurSlim Capsules helps you lose weight, burns excess fat, reduces cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It is natural and completely safe.  
   
Rheumatic Disorders and Pain Control  
I have chronic backache. What do you advise?  
Rumalaya cream and Rumalaya forte tablets may be helpful for this condition. Application of Himalaya Herbals' Pain Massage Oil with hot fomentation may also help relieve back pain.
   
Pure Herbs  
Please mention Himalaya's Pure Herbs Adaptogens (Rasayana), which can be taken for regular maintenance.  
Pure Herbs Adaptogens (Rasayana), which can be taken for regular maintenance are as follows:
 
Commercial Inquiries  
I can supply large quantities of herbs. Whom should I contact?  
Contact our commercial department at commercial@himalayahealthcare.com specifying the herbs you can supply.  
   
Where can I get supplies of the herb Rauwolfia serpentina?  
As Rauwolfia sepentina is an endangered species, its sale is restricted.  
   
Can we buy raw herb extracts from you?  
No, Himalaya only deals with finished products.  
   
I would like to export your products. Please advise!  
Please contact write.to.us@himalayahealthcare.com, specifying which country and range you intend to export.  
   
I'm interested in selling your products in the US/Canada. Please advise!  

Our US/Canada operations are handled by:
The Himalaya Drug Company
1101 Gillingham Lane
Sugar Land, Texas 77478,
U.S.A.
Contact: Mr. Nabeel Manal
Tel: +1 713 863 1622     Fax: +1 713 863 1686
Email: healthcare@himalayausa.com
Website: www.himalayausa.com

   
   
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