Article: Watkins Inc.(Company overview)

WINONA, Minn. -- Founded in 1868 as the J.R. Watkins Medical Co., Watkins has been a pioneer in natural personal care for almost 140 years. Since the beginning, Watkins has specialized in home remedies using such natural botanicals as camphor, menthol and herbs to help people feel better and live healthy lives.

Some of the tried-and-true apothecary items with which the company started are still produced today. Until recently, Watkins products have only been available through such select channels as its catalog or on the Internet.

However, in March 2006 Watkins introduced the J.R. Watkins Apothecary line to the mass retail market. Red Liniment, the very ...

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