Bombastus-Werke AG

Name

Bombastus-Werke AG

Legal name

Bombastus-Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Website

https://bombastus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Freital

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - E-commerce: Direct online sales to consumers through the bombastus.de online shop. Products shipped via DHL with free shipping for orders above €30.
2. Pharmacy Distribution: Products distributed through pharmacies across Germany. Consumer purchases over-the-counter natural remedies and pharmaceutical products.
3. Business-to-Business Sales: Sale of pharmaceutical base substances with certificate (salbengrundlagen, fette Öle) and over 60 different medicinal plants as prescription substances with certificate to business customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bombastus-Werke AG manufactures and sells over 600 plant-based pharmaceutical and natural remedy products, including medicinal and herbal teas, oral care products, skin care products, Schüssler salts, essential oils, base oils, food supplements, and traditional bitter spirits. The company produces from its own sage cultivation and sells to consumers directly through the bombastus.de online shop and German pharmacies, while also supplying pharmaceutical base substances and over 60 medicinal plant raw materials to business customers.

Product overview

Bombastus-Werke AG is a German pharmaceutical and natural remedy company founded in 1904, specializing in over 600 natural medicine products. The product portfolio centers on sage (Salbei)-based products from their own cultivation, with the following main categories: Medicinal Teas (Arzneitees) including Salbeitee Bombastus®, Kamillenblüten, Husten- und Bronchialtee, Baldrianwurzel, and Beruhigungstee; Oral Care Products including Mundspray Bombastus®, Mundwasser Bombastus®, Mundfrisch Bombastus®, Salviadent Bombastus® toothpaste, and Sedative Original Bombastus®; Skin Care Products including Arhama®-Salbe, Fuß- und Handcreme, Augencreme, and Hylosan®-Creme; Traditional Products including Arhama®-Salbeiblüten-Trunk and Arhama®-Salbeiwurzel-Trunk bitter spirits; Essential and Base Oils including Bergamottöl, Rosenöl, and Avocadoöl; and Food Supplements including Arhama®-Terno, Arhama®-Nährkraft, and Arhama®-Sprudel-Pulver. The company emphasizes botanical ingredients, German production, and traditional recipes, with a notable focus on processing the entire sage plant from root to flower—reportedly the only company worldwide to do so.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bombastus®: Primary brand for pharmaceutical and health products including medicinal teas, oral care, and skin care products.
• Salviadent Bombastus®
• Arhama®
• Sedative Original Bombastus®

Products and services

• Mundspray Bombastus® Oral spray with plant-based ingredients featuring antibacterial properties, used for mouth care by end consumers; sold in 20 ml format.
• Mundwasser Bombastus® (Mouthwash Concentrate) Classic mouthwash concentrate available since 1904 with plant-based ingredients featuring antibacterial properties; available in 50 ml and 500 ml sizes for end consumers.
• Mundfrisch Bombastus® Sugar-free lozenges for fresh breath, ideal for on-the-go use by end consumers; sold in 55 g format.
• Sedative Original Bombastus® Oral care concentrate containing plant extracts from clove, sage, lavender, and lemon balm with natural antibacterial and soothing properties for protecting sensitive oral mucosa, for end consumers.
• Salviadent Bombastus® Fluoride-free toothpaste with sage and chamomile for end consumers; gently removes plaque while natural plant extracts contribute to oral health.
• Kamillenblüten (Chamomile Flowers) Medicinal Tea Medicinal tea traditionally used for gastrointestinal complaints, colds, local inflammations, and wounds, and as a gargle for mild inflammation of mouth and throat.
• Salbeitee Bombastus® (Sage Tea) Medicinal tea made from sage leaves sourced from the company's own cultivation, traditionally used internally for relief of excessive sweating.
• Husten- und Bronchialtee (Cough and Bronchial Tea) Medicinal tea for symptoms of bronchitis and irritation of the upper respiratory tract with dry cough.
• Arhama®-Salbe (Arhama Salve) Care salve made from linseed oil and beeswax for skin in wound edge areas, dry/cracked skin, and scar care; for end consumers.
• Arhama®-Salbeiwurzel-Trunk (Sage Root Bitters) Traditional bitter spirit made from sage roots using a traditional recipe, using exclusively sage from the company's own cultivation; enjoyed after meals or prepared as grog.
• Arhama®-Salbeiblüten-Trunk (Sage Blossom Spirit) Spirit made from selected liqueur wine and sage blossom extract using a traditional recipe, using exclusively sage from the company's own cultivation.
• Arhama®-Terno Traditional herbal medicinal product with sage blossom thick extract, used for physical and nervous exhaustion and to promote appetite in adults.
• Arhama®-Nährkraft Food supplement that supports the body's performance, particularly during phases of increased mental and physical stress.
• Bergamottöl (Bergamot Essential Oil) 100% pure natural essential oil with cheering properties, sold as part of the company's essential oils line.
• Rosenöl (Rose Essential Oil) 100% pure natural essential oil with harmonizing properties, sold as part of the company's essential oils line.
• Hylosan®-Creme (Skin Care and Massage Cream) Skin care and massage cream with shea butter, jojoba oil, patchouli oil, and rose oil, used to relax muscles during massage.
• B2B Pharmaceutical Base Substances & Medicinal Plant Raw Materials B2B offering of pharmaceutical base substances (salbengrundlagen, fatty oils) and over 60 different medicinal plants supplied as prescription substances with certificates, sold to business customers through the MSV3 ordering system and dedicated sales representatives.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Broad incumbents

• Weleda: Larger Swiss-German natural cosmetics and anthroposophic pharmaceutical company with substantially broader international distribution. Comparable in botanical/plant-based positioning and pharmacy channel, but operates at significantly greater scale.
• WALA Heilmittel: German manufacturer of natural medicines and anthroposophic pharmaceuticals sold through pharmacies. Comparable product categories (medicinal teas, oral care, skin care) and pharmacy distribution model, but with much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Klosterfrau: Long-established German manufacturer of traditional natural remedies (e.g., Klosterfrau Melissengeist). Directly comparable category overlap in pharmacy-distributed herbal medicinal products for German consumers.
• Hevert Arzneimittel: Family-owned German manufacturer of natural and homeopathic medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies. Directly comparable mid-sized competitor in the German pharmacy naturals segment.
• Caelo: German pharmaceutical manufacturer and supplier of raw materials and base substances (oils, salbengrundlagen) to compounders and pharmacies. Direct comparable to Bombastus's B2B base substance and medicinal plant business.
• DHU (Deutsche Homöopathie Union): German manufacturer of homeopathic and natural medicines sold through pharmacies. Comparable in pharmacy-channel natural pharmaceutical products in Germany.
• Primavera Life: German manufacturer of natural essential oils, aromatherapy products, and base oils. Comparable in essential/base oils, natural cosmetics, and Germany-focused distribution.
• H&S Tee-Gesellschaft: German specialized supplier of medicinal and herbal teas sold through pharmacies. Direct comparable in the medicinal tea portfolio sold via German pharmacy and B2B channels.
• Salus Haus: German manufacturer of herbal medicinal products, juices, and teas from controlled cultivation. Directly comparable in herbal teas, medicinal plant extracts, and pharmacy distribution.
• Schaper & Brümmer: German family-owned manufacturer of natural pharmaceuticals and herbal medicinal products. Direct comparable in herbal medicinal products, medicinal teas, and pharmacy distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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