Himalaya adds Turmeric and Three Additional Herbs to its Pure Herbs Line.

Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2004

Himalaya USA today announced it is introducing Turmeric, Holy Basil, Mucuna and Shatavari to its Pure Herbs line. As with all Himalaya products, each of the new single herbs is chromatographically fingerprinted for safety, potency and consistency.

Turmeric is one of the most widely used and well documented ancient medicinal herbs. Rooted in Ayurveda, Turmeric is a proven antioxidant that contains anti-inflammatory, digestive, blood detoxifying and cholesterol regulating properties. Turmeric has been a traditional household medicine and culinary spice for centuries and is often used in conjunction with Neem as a purifying herb that promotes healthy skin through systemic blood purification.

Holy Basil is an herb that promotes optimum respiratory support. It has expectorant properties and is useful in promoting a healthy respiratory system. Mucuna or Cow-Itch Plant has been reported to be a safe and effective nervine tonic and aphrodisiac. Studies demonstrate Mucuna's usefulness in maintaining optimal performance of the nervous system. Shatavari or Wild Asparagus is the main Ayurvedic rejuvenative for women. It nourishes and cleanses the blood and supports the female reproductive functions and the urinary tract. Shatavari is recommended for menopause and also helps maintain a healthy urinary tract and strengthens the immune system.

Himalaya's Turmeric, Holy Basil, Mucuna and Shatavari are available in capsule form and can be purchased at select health food stores across the U.S. or via Himalaya's Web site at www.himalayausa.com.

About Himalaya

Himalaya USA is the North American distributor of The Himalaya Drug Company. The Himalaya Drug Company, makers of LiverCare(R) (Liv 52(R)), the world's #1 best-selling liver support formula, has been manufacturing pharmaceutical grade herbal products since 1930. Himalaya carries an ISO 9001 certification, the most rigorous ISO conformance standard, for excellence in manufacturing as established by the International Organization for Standardization. Himalaya products combine the rich value of an old system of natural medicine with all the processes of modern pharmaceutical technology including scientific assessment of efficacy through primary clinical research, Good Manufacturing Practices and quality controls using sophisticated chromatographic "fingerprinting" techniques. Himalaya products contain herbs grown by the Himalaya Drug Company. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.himalayausa.com.