Celsius Herbs: Botanical Wellness for People and Pets

How one founder's loss sparked a plant-forward wellness company reshaping everyday care for families and their animals.

The idea for Celsius Herbs did not begin in a laboratory. It began with grief. After losing his pet to cancer, founder Rakesh Katragadda started asking harder questions about the products surrounding his home and the animal he loved. What chemicals were in them? What preservatives? And did families truly have to choose between products that worked and products they felt good about using every day?

That question became a mission. Today, Celsius Herbs is a Michigan-based botanical wellness company building a new standard for human and pet care, one rooted in nature, guided by science, and driven by purpose.

A Mission Born From Personal Loss

Katragadda brought an unusual perspective to the problem. With a background in nanotechnology and bioscience, he did not see "natural" as a marketing label. He saw it as a responsibility. The loss of his pet pushed him to examine the harsh chemicals and heavy preservatives common in conventional pet and personal-care products, and to imagine gentler alternatives.

"Celsius Herbs was created from a simple belief: families should not have to choose between products that work and products they feel good about using," Katragadda says. "Our mission is to bring together the wisdom of botanical traditions and the discipline of modern science to create better everyday care for people and pets."

That founding story gives the company an authenticity that trend-driven brands rarely achieve. Celsius Herbs did not chase a wellness fad. It responded to a real and personal concern that millions of households quietly share.

Recognition for Innovation and Botanical Wellness

Celsius Herbs has also been recognized as Best Botanical Wellness Company in Michigan of 2026 by Best of Best Review, honoring the company’s work in bringing botanical ingredients, traditional herbal knowledge, and modern formulation approaches into everyday care for people and pets. The recognition highlights Celsius Herbs’ growing presence in Michigan’s wellness landscape and its continued efforts to develop plant-forward solutions across personal care, grooming, hygiene, and pet wellness.

Where Heritage Meets Modern Science

The company's roots reach back to 2019 and a visit to the Himalayas, more than 8,000 feet above sea level. That experience inspired a vision for a brand guided by the purity of nature and respect for the environment. From the beginning, the goal was not simply to make natural products, but to build a more responsible ecosystem of everyday care.

What sets Celsius Herbs apart is its effort to bridge Ayurvedic-inspired herbal knowledge with modern biotechnology. The company develops its formulations around selected botanicals, including turmeric, tulsi, amla, neem, ginger, soapnut, and plant-derived essential oils. These time-honored ingredients are then paired with contemporary extraction and delivery methods, including a proprietary Bio Hydrocolloidal platform designed to help botanical actives remain stable and perform in topical applications.

Celsius Herbs also develops targeted botanical extracts using a proprietary, alcohol-free nano-extraction process. Unlike conventional essential oils produced through steam distillation, which primarily capture volatile compounds and can be affected by heat-sensitive constituents, the company's controlled, low-temperature approach is designed to preserve a broader range of plant actives. Each extract is developed around selected phytochemicals, including turmeric curcuminoids and turmerones; tulsi terpenes, rosmarinic acid, and ursolic acid; amla tannins and polyphenols; gingerols and shogaols from ginger; soapnut saponins; and neem limonoids such as nimbin and nimbolide.

These targeted extracts are incorporated into Celsius Herbs' proprietary Bio Hydrocolloidal Nano-Hydrogel Platform, which is designed to disperse, protect, and deliver both water- and oil-compatible botanical compounds. Nano-hydrogel systems can support active stability, uniform dispersion, surface contact, and controlled release, although these benefits are dependent on the specific finished formulation.

"At Celsius Herbs, we go beyond conventional essential oils and alcohol-based extracts," said Katragadda. "Our proprietary technology targets valuable plant compounds and incorporates them into nano-hydrogel systems designed to preserve their integrity and deliver them in stable, practical formulations."

"Natural ingredients have a powerful history, but they must be formulated thoughtfully to meet modern expectations," Katragadda explains. "At Celsius Herbs, we work to translate botanical knowledge into products that are practical, reliable, and easy to incorporate into everyday routines."

This approach combines botanical heritage with controlled extraction and advanced delivery technology. Ingredients are selected for specific purposes, extracted under controlled conditions, and incorporated into formulations designed to make botanical actives practical for everyday use.

Four Brands, One Philosophy

Celsius Herbs serves households through a thoughtfully structured portfolio. Each brand addresses a distinct need, yet all share the same standards of ingredient transparency, responsible sourcing, and functional design.

PetGlow is the company's natural pet-care brand, created for dogs and cats. Its products support everyday concerns such as ear care, skin and coat comfort, grooming, odor, itch relief, and flea-and-tick needs. PetGlow reflects the belief that pets deserve the same ingredient scrutiny as people.

Dermveda is the human-care division, centered on botanical skin, scalp, hair, hygiene, and targeted topical care. It is designed for consumers who are increasingly attentive to what they apply to their skin and who want sophisticated, plant-based alternatives.

Ancient Herbs embodies the heritage side of the platform, celebrating long-standing botanical traditions while applying modern standards for sourcing and quality. It brings time-tested wellness rituals into a contemporary lifestyle.

Bareblue rounds out the family with a clean, minimalist expression of the company's mission: fewer unnecessary ingredients, transparent formulation, and uncomplicated everyday self-care.

"Our brands share one foundation: thoughtful ingredients, purposeful formulation, and a commitment to creating care products that support people, pets, and the environment," Katragadda says.

Care That Respects the Planet

Sustainability is woven into the Celsius Herbs story, not bolted on afterward. The company emphasizes biodegradable, eco-conscious product design and sources herbs from certified-organic suppliers. Its website highlights USDA Organic ingredients, products made in the United States, and formulations developed without animal testing.

"We believe the future of wellness is not only about what a product does for an individual," Katragadda notes. "It is also about what it leaves behind. That is why we prioritize plant-based ingredients, responsible sourcing, and a more environmentally conscious approach to product development."

This philosophy resonates with a growing audience. Celsius Herbs reports more than 40,000 customer success stories on its website, a reflection of rising national interest in cleaner, plant-forward care.

Targeted Products, Real Results

Rather than offering generic "green" products, Celsius Herbs develops condition-focused solutions for genuine household needs. The portfolio spans pet ear care, grooming, coat care, and itch support, alongside human skin comfort, scalp care, hygiene, hair wellness, and foot care.

One verified customer shared her experience with a PetGlow ear-care product: "My dog had waxy ears that smelled bad. I ordered PetGlow drops that promised natural care. The smell was gone fast and his ears looked healthy in less than a week. I liked that the drops are made in the USA, and the site said returns were easy if I did not like it. It worked well for us."

The company also backs its products with a 100% money-back guarantee, along with fast, free shipping, reinforcing its focus on customer confidence and everyday practicality.

Recognition and the Road Ahead

Celsius Herbs has earned meaningful recognition for its innovation. The company received support through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation ecosystem and was honored with the 2024 Centropolis Best Commercialization Award, a nod to its progress in bringing an innovative concept to market. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, the company continues to grow its multi-brand platform.

That momentum points to a larger ambition. Celsius Herbs is not building a single product line. It is building a trusted wellness platform for households that want cleaner choices without sacrificing performance or quality.

"We are building more than a product line," Katragadda says. "We are building a trusted wellness platform for households that want cleaner choices without sacrificing performance, convenience, or quality."

For families seeking gentler, plant-forward alternatives for the people and pets they love, Celsius Herbs offers something increasingly rare: care products built on heritage, refined by science, and rooted in a founder's genuine purpose. Explore the full portfolio, discover PetGlow and Dermveda, and see why tens of thousands of households have already made the switch.