PADMA

What PADMA does

PADMA AG is a Swiss manufacturer of herbal medicines and dietary supplements founded in 1969 and headquartered in Wetzikon, Switzerland. The company produces a portfolio of multi-ingredient botanical capsule formulations inspired by centuries-old Tibetan constitutional medicine recipes, combined with modern nutritional science. Its core product line consists of five SKUs — PADMA ACTIVE (20-plant formulation with Vitamin C for cell protection and immunity), PADMA ACIBEN (calcium carbonate plus botanicals for stomach environment), PADMA DIGESTIN plus (pomegranate, cardamom, cinnamon and calcium for digestion), PADMA NERVOBEN (10-plant formulation with magnesium for nervous system and psychological function), and PADMA COGNIBEN (spices plus iron for cognitive function and energy) — alongside a free PADMA Typentest, an online constitutional typing tool used to drive product recommendations.

The business operates a dual-channel distribution model. In Switzerland, products are sold exclusively through pharmacy and drugstore partners due to medicinal-product regulations requiring specialist trade distribution. Internationally, PADMA distributes through 18 country-specific partners across Europe (Austria, Germany, France, Poland, Netherlands, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Lithuania, Ukraine), North America (USA) and Central Asia (Mongolia), supplemented by its own padma.ch e-commerce storefront for customers outside Switzerland and an Amazon Germany marketplace listing. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from approximately CHF 22.90 to CHF 37.90 per SKU.

PADMA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Galenica Group, one of Switzerland's leading healthcare conglomerates, providing corporate infrastructure, regulatory and pharmacy-channel reach. The company is led by Director Michael Severus. Marketing relies on a multi-channel approach combining an educational content blog, a free constitutional-type quiz used as a lead-generation tool, email newsletters, organic social presence (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube) and paid Meta advertising. PADMA sits at the intersection of traditional herbal medicine and regulated Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturing, with international reach but a small operating footprint (11-50 employees).

Name

PADMA

Legal name

PADMA AG

Website

https://padma.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PADMA AG is a Swiss herbal-medicine manufacturer founded in 1969, producing Tibetan-inspired botanical capsule formulations for immunity, digestion, nervous system and cognitive health. The company sells its products through Swiss pharmacies and an 18-country international distribution partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Herbal Dietary Supplements

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Condition Supplements (Sleep, Stress, Heart, Joint, Gut, Immunity) (CRADAGAE), Healthy Aging & Cognitive Support Supplements (CRADAGAM), Botanical & Herbal Extracts (Adaptogens, Polyphenols, Essential Oils, Standardized Extracts) (AFAJAKAD)

Keywords

• Herbal dietary supplements
• Tibetan herbal medicine
• Botanical health products
• Herbal capsule formulations
• Natural health supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Wetzikon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (B2C): Direct sales to consumers through PADMA's own online shop for international markets. Products are shipped directly to customers in countries where PADMA does not have local distribution partners.
2. Pharmacy/Drugstore Distribution (B2B2C): Distribution through pharmacy and drugstore partners in Switzerland. This is the primary sales channel for Swiss customers, in compliance with Swiss medicinal product regulations requiring specialist trade distribution.
3. International Distribution Partnerships: Products distributed internationally through a network of 18 country-specific distribution partners across Europe, North America, and Asia including Austria, Germany, France, USA, Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Lithuania, Mongolia, and Ukraine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PADMA AG manufactures and sells Swiss-made herbal dietary supplements based on centuries-old Tibetan constitutional medicine recipes. The product line consists of multi-target herbal capsule formulations supporting immune function, digestion, nervous system balance, and cognitive performance, distributed through pharmacies, drugstores, and an online shop across 18 countries.

Product overview

PADMA AG offers a portfolio of Swiss-made herbal dietary supplements based on Tibetan constitutional medicine traditions. The product range centers on four core herbal capsule formulations: PADMA ACTIVE (for cell protection and immunity with Vitamin C), PADMA ACIBEN (for stomach comfort with calcium), PADMA DIGESTIN plus (for digestion with calcium and pomegranate), and PADMA NERVOBEN (for nervous system and psyche with magnesium). Additional products include PADMA COGNIBEN (for cognitive function with iron). All products are inspired by centuries-old Tibetan recipes combined with modern scientific research. The company also offers a constitution type test (PADMA Typentest) to help customers identify their Tibetan body type and receive personalized product recommendations. Products are distributed through pharmacies, drugstores, and online shops across Switzerland and internationally through distribution partners in Austria, Germany, France, USA, Poland, and other countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Products are certified vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free with minimal carbohydrates per capsule (0.03-0.09g)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Galenica Group (Parent Company)coreOthersPADMA AG is a subsidiary of the Galenica Group, one of Switzerland's leading healthcare companies. The Galenica Group includes various pharmaceutical and healthcare companies operating in Switzerland.
• PADMA Austria (padma.at)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for Austria.
• PADMA Germany (padma.de)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for Germany.
• PADMA France (padma-france.fr)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for France.
• Econugenics USA (econugenics.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for the United States.
• PADMA Netherlands (padma-original.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for the Netherlands.
• Tymofarm Poland (tymofarm.pl)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for Poland.
• PADMA Shop Hungary (padmashop.hu)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for Hungary.
• PADMA Romania (padmaromania.ro)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for Romania.
• Unipharma Bulgaria (unipharma.org)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for Bulgaria.
• Lekarna Czech Republic (lekarna.cz)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for the Czech Republic.
• Medicwiotech Denmark (medicwiotech.dk)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for Denmark.
• Sorig Estonia (sorig.ee)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for Estonia.
• Cosvalshop Italy (cosvalshop.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for Italy.
• PADMA Mongolia (padma.mn)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for Mongolia.
• PADMA Ukraine (padma.com.ua)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountry-specific distribution partner for Ukraine.
• Amazon (Marketplace)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorE-commerce marketplace platform for product sales in Germany.
• Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media advertising platform used for marketing campaigns, retargeting, and customer acquisition.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Gaia Herbs: US-based herbal supplement brand focused on liquid phytocaps and traditional botanical formulations. Comparable to PADMA in clean-label herbal positioning, condition-specific product lines, and DTC plus specialty-retail distribution.
• Himalaya Wellness: Indian-headquartered herbal wellness company expanding globally with Ayurvedic-based supplements and personal care. Comparable to PADMA in leveraging a traditional (Tibetan/Ayurvedic) medicine heritage, multi-botanical formulations, and aggressive international expansion.

Broad incumbents

• Weleda: Swiss-based manufacturer of anthroposophic natural medicines, skincare, and body care. Overlaps with PADMA in Swiss heritage, natural/botanical positioning, and pharmacy channel distribution, but operates a broader portfolio spanning cosmetics and personal care.
• Solgar: Established US supplement brand with broad herbal, vitamin, and mineral portfolio distributed through health-food stores and pharmacies globally. Comparable to PADMA in international specialty-retail distribution and condition-targeted herbal product lines, though at much larger scale.
• Nature's Way: Large US herbal and dietary supplement manufacturer with broad botanical portfolio (turmeric, ashwagandha, mushroom blends). Comparable to PADMA in multi-botanical formulation philosophy and condition-specific product structure, though at significantly greater scale and with mass-market positioning.
• Boiron: French global leader in homeopathic and herbal medicinal specialties distributed primarily through pharmacies. Comparable to PADMA in pharmacy-channel-first go-to-market, multi-country European distribution, and reliance on traditional-medicine positioning.

Direct peers

• A. Vogel (Bioforce): Swiss manufacturer of herbal medicines and dietary supplements (A. Vogel/Bioforce, Roggwil). Most direct comparable to PADMA in terms of Swiss heritage, botanical/herbal formulations, pharmacy distribution, and European-plus-international footprint.
• Bionorica: German phytopharmaceutical company producing herbal medicinal products (e.g., Sinupret, Canephur). Comparable to PADMA in clinically-positioned multi-herbal formulations distributed via pharmacies across Europe.
• MediHerb (Integria Healthcare): Australian manufacturer of practitioner-only liquid herbal extracts and supplements. Comparable to PADMA in traditional-medicine-informed formulations (Western herbal/Tibetan parallels), botanical expertise, and international practitioner/specialty distribution.
• Schwabe Pharma: Swiss-German manufacturer of plant-based medicinal products and phytopharmaceuticals (incl. Tebonin). Direct comparable to PADMA in botanical-based formulations, regulatory positioning as herbal medicinal products, and European pharmacy distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/padmaswitzerland
• Instagraminstagram.com/padma_ch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/padmaswitzerland

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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