--- title: "50 Years of Authentic Ayurveda | Sheetal Ayurved Kendra Mumbai" description: "Discover the 50-year legacy of Sheetal Ayurved Kendra. We bring raw material expertise and authentic Ayurvedic medicines to Mumbai. Explore our journey today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/sheetalayurvedkendra/ayurvedic-pharmacy-store/our-founder-s-journey-50-years-in-ayurveda last_updated: 2026-02-10 --- # 50 Years of Authentic Ayurveda: The Sheetal Journey Tribe Verified · 50+ years of authentic Ayurvedic legacy By [Sheetal Ayurved Kendra](https://mytribe.in/sheetalayurvedkendra) · Visit stores in Thane, Andheri, or Dadar; Delivery across Mumbai · ₹95 per product unit (estimate) Part of [Ayurvedic Pharmacy & Store](https://mytribe.in/sheetalayurvedkendra/ayurvedic-pharmacy-store). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/sheetalayurvedkendra/ayurvedic-pharmacy-store/gallery) From a small 1974 Kalbadevi shop to a trusted Mumbai healthcare partner, explore how five decades of raw material expertise drives our approach to healing. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Every great journey has a beginning. Our founder, Shri Devendra Pandya, shares how he started in 1974 in a small retail shop, where he learned the fundamentals of raw material quality and the business of Ayurveda.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b147a580-4669-4ae9-9457-eb6a0db31557) - [Video: From a single shop, our presence has grown across Mumbai. This video recounts our expansion journey, starting with Sheetal Pharma Chem in 1981 and opening retail stores in Mulund, Ghatkopar, Vashi, and more.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/491baae7-d038-4c4c-99fe-4d5ba7df5dad) - [Video: We are constantly innovating while staying true to our roots. Our founder discusses the development of new products like Shilajit resin and our collaboration with gold medalist Ayurvedic doctors to ensure our formulations are always improving.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ff1a259-780b-47b7-9d40-45234902ef29) ## About Our Founder's Journey: 50 Years in Ayurveda My journey began with a simple reality: if the raw material isn't right, the medicine cannot heal. Over the last 50 years, I have moved from sourcing herbs for major companies to formulating our own range, all while keeping the focus on active potency rather than packaging. When you look at our work, you are seeing the result of decades spent learning which fields in Neemuch or which suppliers in Iraq provide the most effective herbs. ### The Foundation: 1974 to Today In 1974, starting in a small retail shop in Kalbadevi, I learned the hardest lesson of the trade: quality is non-negotiable. I spent six years understanding the brokerage side of the business, learning exactly where the best raw materials come from and how to identify a genuine product versus a substitute. By 1981, I started Sheetal Pharma Chem. For years, we supplied raw materials to major brands like Dabur, Zandu, and Baidyanath. That experience taught me that the medicine is only as good as the herb used to make it. ### Why Our Approach is Different - **Direct Sourcing:** We source ingredients like Jethimadh from Iraq and Ashwagandha from Neemuch, prioritizing active content over market aesthetics. - **Expert Formulation:** We do not work alone. Our formulations are developed in collaboration with gold-medalist Ayurvedic doctors, including practitioners formerly with Podar Hospital. - **Evidence-Based Healing:** We combine traditional diagnostics like Nadi Parikshan with GMP-certified manufacturing, ensuring that our products—from Shilajit resin to specialized chronic care kits—deliver tangible results. ### Our Philosophy We believe in providing the right guidance, not just selling a product. Whether you are dealing with chronic issues or looking for everyday wellness, our process relies on root-cause diagnosis. We maintain fixed, honest pricing because we believe health should be accessible. When you visit us, you are not just getting a bottle of medicine; you are getting the sum of 50 years of experience in the science of Ayurveda. ## About Sheetal Ayurved Kendra I built Sheetal Ayurved Kendra on the simple belief that if the medicine isn't pure, it won't heal. After 50 years of sourcing herbs and working with top practitioners, I personally ensure every product we sell meets the same standard I would use for my own family. 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