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    "founded": "1996",
    "headquarters": "Ashland, Oregon, USA",
    "pricing_model": "Direct-to-consumer and Wholesale e-commerce pricing.",
    "core_products": "Ayurvedic herbal tablets, liquid extracts, massage oils (Abhyanga), ghee, and wellness kits.",
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    "target_markets": "Ayurvedic practitioners, yoga enthusiasts, and health-conscious consumers seeking traditional plant-based wellness.",
    "employee_count": "50-100",
    "funding_stage": "Acquired",
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      "General Supplement Brands: Purchasing generic vitamins or health supplements from big-box retailers like GNC or Nature's Bounty."
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