JAMMU: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, led by Director Dr. Zabeer Ahmed and M/S Pharmanza Herbal Pvt Ltd. headed by Director Dr. Lal Hingorani, have entered into a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively advance the research and development in the areas of phytopharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Products for global positioning.

The MoU was formally signed by Dr Zabeer Ahmed, from CSIR-IIIM side and Dr. Lal Hingorani for and on behalf of M/S Pharmanza Herbal Pvt Ltd in the presence of Er. Abdul Rahim, Head RMBD & IST Division, Dr P.P. Singh, Senior Principal Scientist, NPMC division, Dr. Dipti Hingorani, Dr. Ajay Kumar, Principal Scientist, Pharmacology division and Dr Asrar Ahmad, Sr. Scientist, RMBD & IS.

Giving the detail of the research and development both the partners would be doing, a spokesperson said that the current MoU is aimed to develop phytopharmaceutical drug from Boswellia serrata and nutraceutical from Collard green, Brassica oleracea var. viridis and will launch them in the national and international market. This initiative aims to combine traditional knowledge with modern scientific techniques to develop innovative health solutions.

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, is a leading research institute of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Union Ministry of Science & Technology, focusing on the integration of natural products into effective medicinal solutions.

Under the agreement, CSIR-IIIM will conduct comprehensive phytochemical analyses such as High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) and in-vitro and in-vivo anti-inflammatory studies.

Pharmanza Herbal Pvt Ltd specializes in the research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of botanical dietary supplements and ayurvedic formulations, committed to providing high-quality health products.

Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Ltd. will focus on isolating novel plant markers, scaling production processes, developing formulations, and managing clinical trials to ensure the efficacy and safety of the products derived from this research.

Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM while speaking on the occasion stated that the partnership between CSIR-IIIM and Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Ltd. is set to deliver major advantages, such as creating new botanical drugs at affordable prices. He further said that this collaboration showcases the fusion of various expertise while emphasizing a mutual dedication to sustainability and community health, and the partnership represents a significant step forward in their efforts to integrate traditional herbal knowledge with modern scientific research.

Dr. Lal Hingorani, Director of Pharmanza Herbal noted that working with CSIR-IIIM allows them to explore the rich biodiversity of Jammu and Kashmir and to utilise these natural resources for health solutions that can make a difference in people's lives.

This Memorandum of Understanding between CSIR-IIIM Jammu and Pharmanza Herbal Pvt Ltd represents a forward-thinking partnership focused on using natural resources for innovative health solutions. It highlights a strong commitment to innovation, public health, and sustainability.