Amrutanjan (balm) explained

Amrutanjan
Type:	Liniment
Inventor:	Kasinathuni Nageswara Rao
Manufacturer:	Amrutanjan Healthcare
Available:	Available
Current Supplier:	Amrutanjan Healthcare

Amrutanjan is an analgesic balm manufactured and distributed by Amrutanjan Healthcare.^[1]

History

Amrutanjan was founded in 1893 by journalist and freedom fighter, Kasinathuni Nageswara Rao.^[2] He popularized the balm by distributing it free-of-cost at music concerts. Even today, the words "Bombay" are inscribed along with Amrutanjan on the lid of its most well-known product, the pain balm. In 1936, Amrutanjan became a public limited company with the name Amrutanjan Limited.^[3]

Medical uses

It is used as a balm for:

• Headache
• Muscular ache
• Muscular strain
• Arthritis

Holding company

The brand is owned by the parent Amrutanjan Healthcare. It is now headed by Sambhu Prasad, the grandson of Nageshwara Rao.^[4]

External links

• Official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Amrutanjan relaunches pain balm. 2020-12-01. @businessline. 20 November 2008 . en.
2. News: Team. Strategist. 2013-11-11. Answers to last week's quiz (#329). Business Standard India. 2020-12-01.
3. Web site: Rathore. Vijaya. 2008-12-22. Amrutanjan to move into food business; set for brand makeover. 2020-12-01. mint. en.
4. Web site: Board of Directors . amrutanjan.com . 26 December 2022 .