Shankar pharmacy established in 1945 by Dr K.S. Gangadharan is one of the well-known company in Kerala with a rich heritage of over 70+ years with over 300 classical and patent formulations, several branches, panchakarma centres, herbal garden and its own manufacturing unit. Shankar pharmacy has established a name of its own. Years of experience and research was diverted for treating gastro intestinal tract disorders helped Dr Gangadharan to formulate the now famous medicines like ulset and Amrita Bindu. A production unit was set up to meet the increasing demand for the medicines. A busy and successful physician by now he planned to expand his treatment and earnestly wanted to get an opportunity serve the poor also. Thus in 1945 Shankar Pharmacy was founded at Manjummal, Ernakulam District. The pharmacy is named after his father “Shankaran”.Dr Gangadharan has done extensive research in Ayurveda to enhance Ayurvedic medicines to suite the modern world. He is well known for his healing touch and made him very popular in India and abroad. His special combination for stomach disorders are very effective.