In the forests of Burma, a curious young man looked on, as villagers fed the roots of a local herb to calm a herd of agitated elephants. That man was Mr. M. Manal, the founder of Himalaya, and that herb was Rauwolfia Serpentina, the inspiration that led to the creation of Serpina, the worlds first natural antihypertensive drug, launched in 1934. Mr. Manals dream of discovering the mysteries of nature began in the year 1930. He was determined to bring to people the promise of natures healing power, harnessed through scientific research. Himalaya began its journey at a time when herbal products were regarded with skepticism. But, our founder persevered to follow his dreams. Pawning his mothers bangles, he bought a hand-operated tableting machine.