Nannari / Sarasaparilla Powder

Nannari Root Powder is made from the dried, finely ground root of Hemidesmus indicus, commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, a fragrant, woody root long valued in South Indian herbal tradition, most familiar as the base for the classic cooling summer drink, Nannari sarbath. In Siddha and Ayurvedic practice, the root is commonly associated with a cooling, refreshing character, part of why it became the traditional base for a summer drink in the first place.
 
The roots are sun-dried, cleaned, and milled into a fine powder that blends smoothly into water for traditional preparations, or into herbal formulation bases. Supplied in food-grade quality, Nannari Root Powder is a regular requirement for traditional beverage brands and Ayurvedic wellness formulators building cooling preparations, and it's just as practical for a smaller herbal brand testing a new syrup or blend, or a home cook picking up a pack to make sarbath for their own family.
 
Specifications:
 
Botanical name: Hemidesmus indicus
Also known as: Indian Sarsaparilla (English), Anantamul (Hindi), Sugandhi (Telugu), Anantamula (Kannada), Nannaari (Malayalam)
Plant part used: Root
Form: Fine powder
Colour: Light to medium brown. Natural variation between batches is normal.
Processing: Sun-dried, cleaned and milled
Shelf life: 2 years from date of packaging
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture
 
Applications:
 
Ayurvedic & Herbal Formulation: traditionally used in cooling tonics and wellness preparations
Food & Beverage: the classic base ingredient for Nannari sarbath, a popular South Indian cooling drink
Home & DIY Use: brewed at home for traditional cooling drinks and herbal preparations
 
How to Use:
 
To prepare a traditional cooling drink, simmer 1-2 tablespoons of the powder in water, strain, and sweeten to taste, often paired with lemon or rose syrup. For formulation use, blend into your product base at your required concentration. As with any raw material, test in a small batch before scaling up.
 
Why Herbslyn?
 
Herbslyn supplies bulk raw materials from Salem, Tamil Nadu, to cosmetic formulators, soap and candle makers, Ayurvedic manufacturers, and individual buyers across India. Sourced from trusted growers and suppliers, our raw materials are carefully selected and every batch is quality-checked before dispatch for consistency you can rely on. Pack sizes run from small-batch testing quantities right through to full bulk orders, with competitive pricing shown directly on every product, no request-a-quote gating. Reach out any time to discuss your requirement, and we'll get back to you directly.

FAQ:

Can this be used to make Nannari sarbath at home? Yes, it's the traditional base ingredient. Simmer, strain, and sweeten to taste.
 
How long does the powder last once opened? Best used within 2 years of packaging. Reseal tightly after each use.
 
Do you supply in bulk quantities beyond 1kg? Yes, see the bulk ordering note below.
Bulk or customized orders: Contact us for pricing.
 
The information on this page is provided for general and educational purposes. We recommend requesting a sample to check suitability for your specific use case before proceeding with a bulk order.