We have been caring for our patients' health since 1869

Since 1869, Herbapol Poznań has evolved from traditional herbal medicine to modern pharmacy. Our long history is a testament to our ongoing commitment to improving our products and processes, which serve the health of successive generations of Poles.

Mission and Vision

Herbapol Herbal Works in Poznań is one of the oldest and most respected herbal companies in Poland. For years, we have been manufacturing top-quality medicinal products, dietary supplements, and cosmetics, earning the trust of our customers. We set trends, inspire others to work together toward a healthy lifestyle, and are deeply committed to jointly promoting the image and understanding of the role of phytotherapy in patient care.



Our mission: “From nature and from the heart”—a motto we identify with and that influences our work every day—is not only a guiding principle but also a reflection of our approach to realizing the vision of Herbapol Poznań.

A vision that combines the tradition and intuition of herbalists with the innovation and power of science. We want to share this vision, respond to patients’ needs, and address the challenges of modern medicine. This involves continuously improving our knowledge and skills, conducting research and development, and enhancing the qualifications of our employees.


All of this is done so that, with heartfelt dedication and the help of nature, we can create unique herbal products that naturally promote our patients’ health.

Tradition and Trust

For years, we have been creating highly regarded herbal products that support patients' health.

Natural Solutions

We combine the power of nature with a modern approach to herbal medicine.

Innovation and Science

We are advancing research and developing new technologies to create more effective therapies.

Health from the Heart

We create products with passion, addressing the needs of today's patients.

Values

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157 years of experience

Since 1869, Herbapol Poznań has evolved from traditional herbal medicine to modern pharmacy. Our long history is a testament to our ongoing commitment to improving our products and processes, which serve the health of successive generations of Poles.

For over a century and a half, we have built trust with our customers through high-quality products based on natural ingredients and the latest scientific advances.

The History of Herbapol Poznań

Pharmacist Roman Barcikowski opens a drugstore in Poznań on what is now Paderewskiego Street. The business grows rapidly. More drugstores are opened, followed by wholesale operations for pharmacy and drugstore products.
The company is relocating to a newly purchased plot of land between what are now Towarowa and Składowa Streets.
The company is reorganized into a joint-stock company named “R. Barcikowski.” A chemical and pharmaceutical production division is added to the wholesale business.
“R. Barcikowski” becomes the leading pharmaceutical company in Greater Poland and one of the ten largest in the country. The export of herbs expands. Since 1932, the company’s products have been sold under the ERBE brand.
Until 1950, the company operated as a private enterprise, and its revenue gradually increased—by as much as two and a half times between 1946 and 1949.
The company’s first two products—which are among its best-known today— make their debut: Tussipect cough syrup and Alax constipation relief tablets.
The Poznań Herbal Products Plant “Herbapol” is established. In the following years, products such as Neo-Capsiderm, Urosept, Poldanen, Arcalen, Mucosit, Rutoven, and Sylimarol are introduced.
PZZ Herbapol is taking on its current form as an employee-owned joint-stock company.
The company is celebrating its 150th anniversary.
Acquisition of the pharmaceutical company “PROLAB” Sp. z o.o.

Modern Manufacturing

Our manufacturing facilities meet the highest GMP pharmaceutical standards. Certified processes, advanced quality control, and safety are the cornerstones of our operations.

We invest in modern technologies and ongoing training for our team to ensure products of the highest quality that meet European standards.

157 years of effectiveness—from nature to modern pharmacy.

Herbapol Poznań is one of the oldest Polish pharmaceutical companies. We manufacture medications, dietary supplements, and cosmetics that have been supporting the health of millions of patients for generations. Our formulas combine herbal knowledge with the rigor of modern pharmacy—every product undergoes certified manufacturing processes and quality control at every stage.

Certificates

View our international quality certifications and standards

Quality Policy

Our Comprehensive Approach to Quality Management

Crops

Sustainable agricultural practices and herb cultivation


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Knowledge straight from nature.

We’ve created our own plant encyclopedia—a trusted source of knowledge about the effects and properties of what nature provides us. In it, we’ve compiled reliable information about the plants we use to make our products. Here, you’ll find herbs tailored to your needs.

The Company's Management Board

Tomasz Kaczmarek

Tomasz Kaczmarek

President of the Management Board, General Director of Poznańskie Zakłady Zielarskie Herbapol S.A.

Tomasz Kaczmarek

President of the Management Board, General Director of Poznańskie Zakłady Zielarskie Herbapol S.A.

He has been associated with the pharmaceutical and herbal industries since 1999. He is a graduate of the Poznań University of Economics and Business (MBA), Poznań University of Technology, and the Effective Project Management programme at EY Academy of Business.

He has spent his entire professional career at Herbapol Poznań, progressing through all levels of the organisation, from operational and technical positions to senior management roles. He held managerial positions in the technical and investment areas, served as Technical Director, Member of the Supervisory Board, and Member of the Company’s Management Board.

From 2016 to 2020, as a Member of the Management Board, he was responsible, among other things, for the implementation of strategic investments, restructuring and optimisation processes, the development of IT infrastructure, the implementation of project management practices, and the co-creation of the Herbapol Capital Group.

Since 2022, he has served as President of the Management Board and General Director. He focuses on developing a modern organisation that combines Herbapol’s long-standing tradition with innovation, digital transformation, operational excellence, and an organisational culture based on responsibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Motto:
“Organisations that can combine tradition with the courage to change are the ones that shape the future.” – Peter Drucker

Marcjanna Metlak

Marcjanna Metlak

Member of the Management Board,
, Production Director at Herbapol Poznań S.A.

Marcjanna Metlak

Member of the Management Board,
, Production Director at Herbapol Poznań S.A.

She has been involved in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years. She is a graduate of the Poznań University of Economics, where she majored in Commodity Science and Quality Management.

She began her professional career in 2006 as a Packaging Technologist. In the years that followed, she gained experience in the areas of technology, quality, and production, progressing through all levels of operational management. She held positions related to quality assurance, production change management, technology, and production, consistently developing her managerial and leadership skills.

She has been with Herbapol Poznań since the beginning of her professional career. Since 2021, she has served as Production Director, overseeing the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. In 2022, she was appointed to the Company’s Management Board, while continuing to oversee the production division.

In his work, he focuses on ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency in production processes. He pays particular attention to organizational development, the improvement of technological, production, and logistics processes, and building engaged and responsible teams.

He believes that the company's long-term success is based on the competencies of its people, mutual trust, and the consistent pursuit of shared goals.

In her personal life, she is passionate about travel, connecting with nature, and hiking in the mountains—activities she most enjoys doing with her family. She values honesty, authenticity, and the courage to act in accordance with her own values.

Motto:
“Those who don’t want to will find an excuse. Those who want to will find a way.”

Hubert Spychala

Hubert Spychala

Member of the Board of Directors

Hubert Spychala

Member of the Board of Directors

He joined Herbapol Poznań in 2013 as a Sales Analyst. From the start of his professional career, he has been part of the Sales Department, and after assuming the position of Manager in 2019, he oversaw the strategy and implementation of sales plans. Subsequently, as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, he oversaw the proper and efficient operation of the company, and in 2022 he assumed the position of Member of the Management Board of PZZ Herbapol S.A.

He is a graduate of the Poznań University of Economics, where he majored in Computer Science and Econometrics, as well as Finance and Accounting.

Its goal is to improve the profitability of the Herbapol Poznań Capital Group’s product portfolio and, over the next few years, to introduce new medications that will enhance the comfort of patients taking them, expand Herbapol Poznań’s product portfolio in key therapeutic areas, and, together with the company’s other products, contribute to improving patients’ well-being and quality of life.

In his personal life, he is passionate about travel, both near and far. He also explores new ways of discovering the world so he can best convey its diversity to his children. In his free time, he enjoys reading and watching a good crime movie.

Motto:
“To achieve success, you must first believe that you can do it!” – Nikos Kazantzakis

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