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India's Botanical Heritage Mission

ROOTARI Building India's Botanical Heritage Mission Piloted with Nannari (Sugandha • Indian Sarsaparilla)

ROOTARI unlocks the potential of India's native medicinal plants through farmers, science, and value addition — from our partner farmers to your family's table. From cultivated Nannari roots in Andhra Pradesh to responsible product development in Hyderabad.

ROOTARI partner farm fields

From Farmers to Global Families

ROOTARI is built around the Botanical Heritage Mission — unlocking the potential of India's native medicinal plants, starting with Nannari (Sugandha / Indian Sarsaparilla) as our first pilot crop. From cultivation and research communication to transparently labelled products, we're building a sustainable ecosystem where farmers, consumers, and businesses grow together.

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What Makes ROOTARI Different

We Cultivate

We cultivate Nannari and work with partner farmers to strengthen field-to-product traceability and value addition.

Research Driven

Our communication is guided by evidence-aware review of Nannari’s properties, traditional uses and research potential.

Farmer Connected

We work directly with our partner farmers, building a fair and lasting ecosystem.

Premium Products

Thoughtfully formulated products with transparent ingredients and responsible quality controls.

Export Vision

Building the documentation, products and partnerships needed to evaluate global markets responsibly.

Made in India

Proudly cultivated, processed, and packaged in India, for India and the world.

Nature's Cooling Secret

Nannari is a traditional Indian botanical known for its refreshing taste and rich cultural heritage. Its aromatic roots have been used for generations across South India to make cooling sherbets and traditional wellness drinks.

ROOTARI is committed to preserving and promoting this remarkable plant through sustainable cultivation and innovative products — bringing an age-old botanical into modern, everyday wellness.

Botanical Research

Researchers have studied compounds in Nannari roots, mainly through laboratory and preclinical work.

Traditional Knowledge

ROOTARI documents traditional language carefully without presenting cultural use as medical proof.

After-Meal Tradition

Nannari has a long association with refreshing drinks enjoyed with and after meals.

Root Compounds

Published studies describe aromatic and phenolic compounds in Decalepis hamiltonii roots.

Seasonal Refreshment

Nannari is culturally associated with aromatic summer drinks; “cooling” describes that traditional experience.

Responsible Choices

Botanical identity, transparent ingredients and sensible serving guidance help consumers choose well.

Building the Botanical Heritage Mission

2021
Vision
2022–23
Cultivation
2024
Harvesting
Mid 2024
Product Development & a Year of Internal Testing
Late 2025
Market Launch
2026
Botanical Heritage Ecosystem
Why choose ROOTARI?

Original Nannari. Genuine roots. Responsible value addition.

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“Organic farming practices” describes our cultivation approach. The roots are not presently certified organic.
Frequently Asked Questions

ROOTARI Quick Answers

From original Nannari roots to farmer-linked value addition.

What is ROOTARI?

ROOTARI is a botanical food brand building an end-to-end value chain around genuine Nannari roots—from cultivation and responsible processing to transparent products for families.

What makes ROOTARI Nannari different?

ROOTARI focuses on cultivated roots, root-based extraction, transparent ingredients and evidence-aware communication. Colour or aroma alone is never presented as proof of authenticity.

Why did ROOTARI begin with Nannari?

Nannari combines South Indian food heritage, a distinctive aromatic identity and potential for farmer-linked value addition, making it a practical first crop for ROOTARI’s Botanical Heritage Mission.

How does buying genuine root-based Nannari support farmers?

Demand for products genuinely made with cultivated roots can create demand for the crop itself and connect farmers with processing, product development and wider markets. Explore the farmer value chain.