Arjuna Natural Extracts Limited

As our industry moves ahead by virtue of in depth and on going Research and Development, at Arjuna, our R&D wing never sits idle. Here R&D is inspired by reason, controlled by caution, sound in theory, practical in application, reflects confidence, raises morale, inspires all involved and thus sets international standards when it comes to customer specific herbal, spice or essential oil extracts. This helps us maintain consistent quality in all our products.

The most modern state of the art laboratory approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, with the latest facilities like HPTLC (Nassaga), HPLC, UV, RI, densitometer, spectrometer, gas chromatograph, etc. form part of the R&D for efficient and effective quality control, product improvisation and innovations

Full fledged pilot plant, re-engineered with ATFD's, homoeogeniser, spray drier, etc, operated by competent staff under the direct control and supervision of the R&D wing is yet another powerful tool for Arjuna.

Arjuna’s Human Clinical Studies Published in the Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Amlamax in the Management of Dyslipidemia

This two arm clinical trial with positive control was conducted at Little Flower Hospital and Research Centre, Angamaly, Kerala. It investigated the effects of Amlamax™, a reconstituted standardized extract of amla containing 30% gallo ellagi tannins, with special emphasis on and confirmation of the elevation of HDL cholesterol, and the safety and dose effectiveness of Amlamax™ for clinical treatment of hypercholesterolemic humans.

A Pilot Cross-Over Study to Evaluate Human Oral Bioavailability of BCM-95^® CG (Biocurcumax™), a Novel Bioenhanced Preparation of Curcumin

This study was conducted at Little Flower Hospital & Research Centre, Angamaly, Kerala, in association with Life Extension Foundation, Florida, USA. This study focused on a simple and cost-effective formulation, trademarked BCM-95^®CG (Biocurcumax™), taking advantage of the synergism between the sesquiterpenoids present in turmeric and the curcuminoids. Studies on experimental animals showed the efficacy of this formulation. The present study compared the relative bioavailability of normal curcumin and that of BCM-95^®CG (Biocurcumax™) in human volunteers. The study also compared the relative bioavailability of BCM-95^®CG (Biocurcumax™) with that of curcuminlecithin-piperine formula.

New Factory at Cochin

A new extraction unit is coming up at Cochin right next to Arjuna’s R&D Laboratory. It adheres to GMP standards right from the construction stage. Spread across 4500 sq mts area, with clean air circulation and per day production and raw material handling facility of 6-8 tons, this plant will be one of the best herbal extraction units in India. This facility will be functional by December 2009.

Expansion Work in Progress at Coimbatore Facility

The production capacity at Arjuna’s Coimbatore factory is being enhanced to cope up with the increased demand for Arjuna’s key products. This facility is being upgraded as a hub for standardized herbal extracts. It will be commissioned in April 2009 with an increased per day production and raw material handling capacity of 3 tons.

Our Plant

Arjuna's 11 000 sq mtrs ( 118 000 sq feet ) state-of-the-art manufacturing facility makes use of the most technologically advanced equipment to assure consistent product quality and efficient streamlined service. It guarantees standardized extract quality, purity and potency. The facility can handle product volumes ranging from a few 100 kilograms to several 100 metric tones.

Our People

Behind Arjuna's products is something just as important – Arjuna’s people, who are experts in their respective field. We have botanists, microbiologists, phytochemists and pharmacists whose contribution is a key factor to the company's rampant growth. Our team consists of undying energy to explore into the unknown, innovate and give out their best. They know that they are responsible to their customers worldwide. To this end, the mantra for the people at Arjuna is speed, focus and accountability.

The company also does not lag behind in helping the team in their continuous development. To empower its people, Arjuna regularly sends them overseas to attend orientation seminar and international trade fairs, on specific purpose of fine-tuning their marketing, management and technical skills. The team at Arjuna's is always updated with the developments in the world and domestic market.

Arjuna's efficient sourcing mechanism, from approved vendors, makes sure that raw materials conform to certified standard analysis. Random samples are taken from each lot and inspected for physical properties and sent to its two testing laboratories to ensure quality assurance and sampling is conducted before production cycles are undertaken.

High-end specialized instruments like the High Performance Thin Layer Chromatograph (HPTLC), HPLC and UV Spectrophotometer are used to measure specific substances that are responsible for the herb's activity and effectiveness. These are then analyzed to ensure that active constituents of each herb are maintained at desired levels of consistency and potency.

Gas Chromatograph with capillary column is employed to ascertain the pesticide residue and purity of volatile oils.

Written standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each aspect of production are meticulously adhered to. Records are maintained for every batch of product.

We are an ISO 9001:2000 company and our process has received Star–K Kosher certification and Halal certification.