Yes. In-house manufacturing, lab testing, and heavy metal testing of all herbs grown and cultivated in Himachal Pradesh region confirms that this area, which is the natural habitat of most Ayurvedic herbs, yields the highest quality herbs. As the extracts are concentrated, they go through another inspection for heavy metals and microbiological testing. Independent third party testing is completed on all materials and again on the finished products.

It is important to note, many plant-based foods, even when grown organically, can contain lead and mercury due to absorbing low amounts that are naturally occurring in soil. Heavy metals can be found in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and even some of the foods we eat. This is not limited to any particular area of the world. ruved ensures that our products meet or exceed FDA, EPA, and American Herbal Product Association guidelines. Learn more about our ruved story and best practices here.

Our Ayurvedic herbs carry certifications in organic, as well as ISO practices and U.S. Food and Drug Administration Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Formulated by Ayurvedic and naturopathic physicians and made from standardized herbal extracts to ensure quality and potency, we maintain the highest quality control standards in the Ayurvedic herbal industry.

ruved’s herbal products are manufactured in the United States using ingredients grown on our farms and processed at our state-of-the-art plant in Nagrota Bagwan, Himachal Pradesh, India. All production is overseen by our team of scientists and doctors. Manufacturing takes place in temperature, humidity, and dust controlled rooms to prevent cross contamination and product deterioration. Additionally, each piece of equipment is individually sterilized before each production run. All of these measures are in place to ensure that ruved provides products that are fresh, natural, sanitary, and free of adulterants of any kind.

ruved stands apart by extracting and standardizing Ayurvedic herbs, which is extremely uncommon for Indian herbs. ruved’s herbal extraction methods use state-of-the-art technologies to obtain maximum levels of active principles, as well as full spectrum extracts.

In addition, all of our herbs are grown and harvested on our own farms in the pristine and pure environment of the Himachal Pradesh region of India, which is the natural habitat of most Ayurvedic herbs. From seed to market, close attention is paid to the health and development of each plant in every aspect, including the overall condition of the plant, the size of the root, and the timing of harvest to ensure optimal potency and quality. This produces herbs that are ideally suited for use as supplements to enhance good health in accordance with the 5,000-year-old Ayurvedic tradition and ensures the highest quality herbs exclusively for ruved.

ruved is dedicated to making the world a better place. Whether it is through the care given to the growing of our herbs, the treatment of the people working for us in our fields and factories, or by supporting the communities surrounding our growing efforts in India and across the globe, ruved is committed to having a positive impact wherever we do business.

One of the ways that pledge has come to life is through the use of renewable energy. Our state-of-the-art hydroelectric project employs a micro-unit generator that does not disturb the natural flow of the river; thereby protecting fish runs and wildlife while aiding local farmers and villages, enhancing their quality of life, and encouraging them to have less impact on the environment as well. We have also instituted a program to reduce the impact of widespread deforestation that plagues India and encourage long term planning to ensure the sustainability of all resources indigenous to the region. We have introduced a program that educates the villagers about how to wild-craft valuable plants and herbs without negatively effecting the environment, ensuring the sustainability of these treasured indigenous plants remains for generations to come.

ruved continues its commitment to its growers, community, and customers by providing better-than-market-wage jobs, education about sustainable harvesting, community clinics free of charge for those who are unable to pay, clean water facilities in areas that previously had none, and many other services, including educational opportunities for the tribal communities of the Himachal Pradesh region. We are working every day to discover new ways that we can add to our sustainable practices.