Herbapol Poznań S.A.

What Herbapol Poznań S.A. does

Herbapol Poznań S.A. (legally Poznańskie Zakłady Zielarskie Herbapol S.A.) is a Polish pharmaceutical and consumer health company headquartered in Poznań, with origins dating to 1869 when pharmacist Roman Barcikowski opened a drogerie in Poznański Bazar. The company manufactures and markets a portfolio of approximately 116 products across seven categories: OTC drugs (~30 SKUs covering liver, urinary, digestive, venous, hemorrhoid, joint, skin, oral, and respiratory indications), prescription drugs (e.g., Tussipect syrup), dietary supplements (e.g., Sylimarol line, herbs+ line, ProLab line), medical devices, herbal teas for infusion, food products (oils, glucose), cosmetics (NaturGlam line), and animal health products (Urosept VET, Sylimarol VET). Core proprietary brands include Sylimarol, Urosept, Alax, Aesculan, and Essylimar. The technology base centers on GMP-certified pharmaceutical manufacturing of plant-based and herbal formulations, supported by an in-house herbal compendium (Zielnik) and the Herbapol Academy educational platform.

The business model is consumer goods-driven, generating revenue through one-time unit sales distributed via Polish pharmacy networks (the primary channel), pharmaceutical wholesale, and the company's own e-commerce platform (herbapol.net with Internet Medicine Ordering System). GTM is sales-led, with active participation in pharmacy and medical conferences (Pharmacy & Business, Top Medical Trends) and content marketing through the Herbapol Academy. The company is incorporated as a Polish S.A. (joint-stock company) with publicly disclosed share capital of PLN 2,738,300 but no public exchange listing, and no identified parent or private equity ownership. Approximately 400 employees operate from the Poznań headquarters under GMP and ISO 9001 quality standards. The company implemented a permanent shortened workweek from January 2024 and continues to invest in new product line extensions (CardioHerbs+, ClimeaHerbs+, BalanceLAB) and dedicated sub-brand websites.

Name

Herbapol Poznań S.A.

Legal name

Poznańskie Zakłady Zielarskie Herbapol S.A.

Website

https://herbapol.poznan.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Herbapol Poznań S.A. is a 156-year-old Polish GMP-certified manufacturer of approximately 116 herbal OTC drugs, prescription drugs, dietary supplements, medical devices, teas, cosmetics, and animal health products, sold primarily through Polish pharmacies and its own e-commerce platform under brands such as Sylimarol, Urosept, and Alax.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Herbal Pharmaceuticals (OTC)

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmacy Front-End & Sundries Distribution (Health & Wellness, Personal Care, Convenience) (CRAOAHAG), OTC Medicines & Consumer Health Products Distribution (CRAOAHAB), Botanical & Herbal Extracts (Adaptogens, Polyphenols, Essential Oils, Standardized Extracts) (AFAJAKAD)

Keywords

• Herbal pharmaceutical manufacturing
• OTC drugs
• Dietary supplements
• Phytotherapy products
• Herbal teas

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznań

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OTC Pharmaceuticals: Over-the-counter medications including products for varicose veins, hemorrhoids, constipation, immunity, liver and digestion, joints and neuralgia, urinary tract, prostate, skin problems, mouth and gums, bruises and contusions, feet and hands.
2. Dietary Supplements: Supplements for immunity and cold, liver and digestion, calming, extracts in capsules, herbs+ line, ProLab line, and vitamins.
3. Herbal Teas: Herbs for infusion including teas, herbs for digestive system, digestion, flatulence, immunity, heating herbs, mood and well-being, calming and stress, sweating, hair and nails, bladder.
4. Cosmetics: NaturGlam line of cosmetics including body butters, scrubs, hair care, hand creams.
5. Medical Devices: Products for constipation, cold and immunity, oral cavity, ear hygiene.
6. Prescription Medications (RX): Prescription-only medications including Tussipect syrup for cough.
7. Food Products: Cooking oils and glucose products including flavored variants.
8. Animal Health Products: Veterinary products for dogs and cats including Urosept VET and Sylimarol VET.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Herbapol Poznań manufactures and sells a portfolio of approximately 100 plant-based pharmaceutical and wellness products under its own brands, including OTC drugs (e.g., Sylimarol, Urosept, Alax, Aesculan, Esceven), prescription drugs (Tussipect syrup), dietary supplements (herbs+ line, ProLab line, Tylko Natura), medical devices, herbal teas and infusion herbs, cosmetics (NaturGlam), food products (glucose, oils), and veterinary products. Products are distributed through Polish pharmacy networks, pharmaceutical wholesalers, and the company's own e-commerce shop at herbapol.net.

Product overview

Herbapol Poznań S.A. is a Polish pharmaceutical company with over 150 years of history (founded 1869) producing a diverse portfolio of approximately 116 products across seven main categories: OTC drugs (30 products), prescription drugs (2 products), dietary supplements (30 products), medical devices (5 products), teas and herbs for infusion (16 products), food products (20 products), and cosmetics (23 products). The company operates several well-known sub-brands including Sylimarol® (liver and digestive health), Urosept® (urinary tract), Alax® (constipation relief), and Aesculan® (hemorrhoid treatment), alongside product lines such as Linia ProLab and Linia herbs+ for dietary supplements, and NaturGlam® for cosmetics. Products are available in various forms including tablets, capsules, syrups, gels, ointments, teas, and functional food products. The company emphasizes phytotherapy and herbal medicine traditions combined with modern pharmaceutical standards, operating under GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sylimarol: Herbal liver support and digestive supplement brand
• Urosept
• Alax
• Essylimar
• Aesculan
• NaturGlam
• herbs+
• ProLab
• Tylko Natura

Products and services

• Sylimarol® Herbal liver protection and digestive health product line including tablets, capsules, and functional teas for liver support, detoxification, and cholesterol care, sold to Polish consumers for liver and digestive indications.
• Urosept® Herbal medicine for urinary tract and bladder support, including tablet form products for treating urinary system conditions and a veterinary variant Urosept VET for dogs, marketed in Poland via pharmacies and online.
• Alax® Constipation relief product line available as oral tablets and micro-enema for bowel movement support, sold to Polish consumers for constipation indications.
• Essylimar® Liver support product line offering herbal digestive and liver health solutions, positioned as a complementary brand to Sylimarol for Polish consumers.
• Aesculan® Hemorrhoid treatment gel for local application, marketed to Polish consumers as a topical OTC therapy for hemorrhoidal symptoms.
• Aesculan® żel (formerly Hemoroidal) Gel formulation for hemorrhoid treatment, the prior Hemoroidal brand now sold as Aesculan żel, available to Polish consumers.
• Alliofil® and Alliofil® forte Immunity and cold support products with garlic-based extract, available as enteric-coated tablets (Alliofil) and enhanced forte capsules (Alliofil forte) for cold and immune system support.
• Arcalen® Topical ointment for bruises and contusions providing relief for muscle strains and injuries, sold as an OTC topical product to Polish consumers.
• Esceven® and Esceven® żel Horse chestnut seed extract products for chronic venous insufficiency symptoms including pain, heaviness in legs, nighttime calf cramps, itching, and swelling; available in tablet and gel (with sodium heparin) forms.
• Neo-Capsiderm® and NeoCapsiderm Warming topical products (ointment and balm) for muscle pain (strains, painful muscle cramps), joint inflammation pain, and neuralgia.
• Sylicynar® Adjuvant herbal therapy for elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, and liver function disorders.
• Rutoven® Venous health product for varicose vein support, marketed as an OTC herbal therapy for circulatory indications.
• Poldanen® Herbal product for prostate health support, marketed as an OTC therapy for benign prostatic indications.
• Reumaherb® Herbal product for joints and neuralgia support, sold as an OTC anti-rheumatic remedy to Polish consumers.
• Rivanol 0,1% Antiseptic solution for disinfection use, marketed as an OTC topical antiseptic.
• Borasol Disinfection product for antiseptic use, sold as an OTC topical antibacterial to Polish consumers.
• Pedipur / Pedipur DEO / Pedipur S Line of OTC foot and hand care products (medicinal powder, deodorant, and specialized formulations) containing methenamine for treating excessive sweating with antibacterial and drying effects.
• Mucosit® OTC product for mouth and gum health support, sold to Polish consumers for oral mucosa and gum indications.
• Mucodent® Cold Medical product cold remedy for oral cavity and throat, sold as a throat and oral care medical product.
• Tussipect® syrup Prescription (RX) cough syrup for respiratory tract support, sold via pharmacy prescription-only channels.
• ProLab line (e.g., BalanceLAB) Dietary supplement product line (ProLab) featuring supplements for body balance and wellness support, including BalanceLAB, sold as over-the-counter supplements to Polish consumers.
• herbs+ line (CardioHerbs+, ClimeaHerbs+) Dietary supplement product line (herbs+) including cardiovascular support (CardioHerbs+) and menopause support (ClimeaHerbs+) supplements, targeted at therapeutic-area-specific OTC supplement consumers.
• NaturGlam® cosmetics line Cosmetic product line including body balsams, body butters, scrubs, and hair care products formulated with natural ingredients (e.g., sea buckthorn, raspberry), sold as personal care cosmetics to Polish consumers.
• Herbal teas and infusion herbs (Zioła do zaparzania) Herbal teas and dried herbs for infusion organized by therapeutic use — digestive system, digestion, flatulence, immunity, heating, mood and well-being, calming and stress, sweating, hair and nails, bladder — sold as herbal infusions for everyday wellness to Polish consumers (including pediatric immunity blends).
• Tylko Natura line (single-herb supplements) Single-herb supplement line featuring milk thistle and artichoke extracts supporting liver function, natural regeneration, antioxidant protection, bile production, and blood glucose levels.
• Glukoza (glucose) food products Powdered glucose products (plain and flavored variants such as lemon-mint) for quick blood sugar elevation, useful in hypoglycemia, energy supplementation, and as a diagnostic aid in diabetes tests.
• Herbapol e-commerce shop (herbapol.net) Own online store for direct consumer sales of the Herbapol portfolio (OTC, supplements, teas, cosmetics, food), with an Internet Medicine Ordering System that supports pharmacy reservations.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• FLOS: Polish herbal medicine manufacturer producing herbal teas, herbal medicinal products, and dietary supplements. Closely comparable to Herbapol in the herbal and phytotherapy category, with similar raw-material-to-finished-product manufacturing.
• Hasco-Lek: Polish pharmaceutical manufacturer producing OTC drugs, dietary supplements, and medical devices. Directly comparable to Herbapol's pharmaceutical manufacturing, GMP operations, and pharmacy distribution model in Poland.
• Bonimed: Polish manufacturer of herbal medicines and dietary supplements based on traditional phytotherapy formulations. Direct peer to Herbapol in herbal medicinal products, with similar distribution through Polish pharmacies.
• EkaMedica: Polish manufacturer of natural cosmetics, dietary supplements, and herbal health products. Comparable to Herbapol in the cosmetics (NaturGlam equivalent) and natural supplement segments for the Polish market.
• USP Zdrowie: Major Polish OTC pharmaceutical manufacturer (Ibuprom, Apap, Strepsils brands in Poland) with a significant portfolio of consumer health products. Comparable to Herbapol in OTC manufacturing and pharmacy channel distribution in Poland.
• Labofarm: Polish manufacturer specializing in herbal medicinal products, herbal teas, and plant-based dietary supplements. Highly comparable to Herbapol in traditional herbal manufacturing, GMP operations, and Polish pharmacy distribution.
• Polski Lek: Polish pharmaceutical and supplement manufacturer with a broad portfolio of OTC and consumer health products. Directly comparable to Herbapol in OTC manufacturing and pharmacy-led distribution in Poland.
• Oleofarm: Polish manufacturer specializing in cold-pressed oils, dietary supplements, and health food products. Comparable to Herbapol in dietary supplement and natural health product manufacturing for the Polish market.
• Aflofarm: One of Poland's largest OTC pharmaceutical and dietary supplement manufacturers, headquartered in Pabianice. Directly comparable to Herbapol in OTC drug, supplement, and herbal product manufacturing for the Polish market.

Broad incumbents

• Bionorica: German-based global leader in phytopharmaceuticals with a broad herbal medicine portfolio. Comparable to Herbapol in herbal pharmaceutical manufacturing and category overlap (urological, respiratory, gynecological herbal Rx/OTC), but operates at significantly larger international scale.

Market position

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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