Ranjana Hans walking through a greenhouse filled with Turmeric plants, with a gravel pathway in the middle.

Fresh Turmeric, Ayurvedic Wellness.

From Our Farm to Your Table

Ranjana Hans tending to a garden of green and purple Holy Basil herbs in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.

Raw Roots Turmeric is a local, family-owned farm where we grow turmeric and medicinal herbs on our land, harvest them fresh, and prepare them in small batches. No powders. No artificial ingredients. Just real roots, traditional wisdom, and honest care — from soil to soul.

Single‑source. Farm‑grown. Freshly crafted in the USA.

Featured Products

Fresh Turmeric Paste
from $9.50

Made from freshly harvested turmeric roots, our Fresh Turmeric Paste preserves the natural oils, aroma, and potency often lost in dried powders. Blended with ginger, black pepper, and lemon juice, it’s perfect for golden milk, curries, wellness shots, and daily rituals.

Benefits of Fresh, Locally Grown Herbs:

  • Maximum potency and nutrient density retained

  • Supports immunity, digestion, and inflammation relief

  • Farm-fresh, small-batch, and preservative-free for optimal wellness

Suggested Uses:
Beverages: 1 tsp in 8 oz of coconut water, coffee, tea, or water (hot or cold)
Smoothies: 1 tsp in 8 oz of your favorite smoothie
Cooking: 1 tsp in 1 medium bowl of cooked meat, vegetables, pasta, or hot soup
Jamu Juice (Bali’s Juice): Combine turmeric, ginger, and lemon for a traditional Indonesian wellness drink
Rice: Add to rice to make golden turmeric rice

Unique Features:
✔ Farm-grown, preservative-free, small-batch
✔ Rich in natural curcumin and antioxidants
✔ Supports daily wellness rituals

Storage: Keep refrigerated. Use within two months after opening.

Blue Black Turmeric Shots
from $13.50

Made from the most potent blue/black turmeric variety grown at Raw Roots Turmeric Farm, our Turmeric Shot Juice is cold-pressed from fresh rhizomes to preserve maximum potency, flavor, and natural compounds.

Each small 5 ml shot contains pure turmeric juice, enhanced with crushed Himalayan salt, black pepper, and a hint of lemon, making it the most effective way to integrate turmeric into your daily routine.

Ingredients: Cold-pressed blue/black turmeric juice, black pepper, lemon juice
Net Volume: 1 oz or 2 oz
Shelf Life: Keep refrigerated after opening
Locally Grown & Fresh – farm-to-glass wellness

Why It’s Unique:
✔ Made from rare blue/black turmeric – naturally higher in antioxidants and curcuminoids
Cold-pressed juice – retains oils, aroma, and medicinal compounds lost in powders
Enhanced with black pepper and Himalayan salt – improves absorption and mineral content
Convenient micro-shot – easy daily wellness boost
Farm-grown and preservative-free – pure, fresh, and potent

How to Consume:

  • Take 1 shot (5 ml) daily directly or diluted in 2–4 oz of water or coconut water

  • Add to smoothies or juices for a turmeric boost

  • Ideal for morning rituals or pre-workout wellness

Bhringraj Hair Care Oil
from $10.50

Raw Roots Turmeric presents Bhringraj Hair Oil, specially crafted to nourish the scalp, strengthen hair, and promote healthy growth.

How to Use:

  1. Apply a few drops directly onto the scalp and massage in circular motions with your fingertips.

  2. Leave it for 1–2 hours before shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning as usual.

  3. For maximum effects, warm the oil for about 30 seconds before application.

  4. During summer, the cooling effect allows you to leave it on overnight; cover with a towel or shower cap.

  5. For best results, use 2–3 times a week.

Why It’s Unique:
✔ Made with fresh, locally sourced Bhringraj – a time-tested Ayurvedic herb for hair care
Nourishes the scalp while strengthening hair roots
✔ Cooling and soothing, perfect for seasonal use
Small-batch, preservative-free – pure and natural

For more information, visit our website or Facebook page.

Orange Turmeric Rhizomes
from $3.50

Protocol:

·        Keep the turmeric rhizomes overnight in water overnight and rinse with 0.5% H2O2 (optional).

·        Choose a morning sun exposure with afternoon part shade and moist well-drained soil.

·        Plant the roots ~ 2-4 inches deep.

·        Maintain adequate moisture and dig the roots up in late fall or early winter when the plant is dormant.

·        It is easy to grow turmeric. No pruning required. Keep it well watered but do not let the water standstill in the pot/soil.

·        Harvest it in fall after the first frost, when most of the leaves turn yellow and wilt.

·        These plants generally go dormant if temperatures fall below 50° F (10°C.).

·        Maintain adequate moisture and dig the roots up in late fall or early winter when the plant is dormant.

·        The plants will grow back in spring, when the outdoor temperature rises above 50° F.

·        To keep the plants alive and healthy during winter, keep them warm inside with light for at least 6-8 hrs.

·        Do not give up on them even if they wither during winter. These will come back naturally.

Thanks so much for support our initiative and happy gardening!

Why Fresh Turmeric matters?

Fresh turmeric preserves its essential oils and bioactive compounds, keeping its curcumin, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties intact.

Our small-batch process protects the root’s chemical integrity, ensuring maximum efficacy for cellular health, inflammation control, and immune support.

A collection of sliced and whole turmeric roots with bright orange and yellow flesh.
Sliced turmeric varieties including orange, blue, white and yellow scattered on a surface.
Multiple fresh turmeric roots, some cut in half showing the interior colors including orange, blue, purple, white and yellow.

Our Family

Ranjana Hans smiling and holding a large bunch of freshly harvested blue turmeric roots in a field, with green foliage in the background.

Ranjana Hans

I grew up using Ayurvedic herbs in India, and today I grow and craft fresh, small-batch wellness products to share simple, healthy rituals with others.

Founder
Chetan Hans holding two large bunches of freshly harvested blue turmeric plants, standing in the turmeric farm.
Co-Founder/Partner

Dr. Chetan P. Hans

As a Ph.D.-trained scientist with more than 30 years of experience studying inflammation and human health, Dr. Hans supports the work at Raw Roots Turmeric by bridging modern science with garden-grown Ayurvedic herbs to help people feel their best every day. 

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Thousands of years of history

Turmeric, Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Neem, Moringa, Bhringraj, Brahmi and many other medicinal herbs originated in the Indian sub-continent cuisine thousands of years ago and have become an integral part of the natural Ayurvedic lifestyle of health and wellness throughout the world. Considered as a Super-Food (https://www.osfhealthcare.org/blog/is-turmeric-the-next-superfood/), Turmeric has the compound curcumin, which is a very powerful and natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that improves the overall quality of life. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7522354/

We welcome you to explore and enjoy the benefits of these medicinal herbs.

Come see us

Columbia Farmers Market 
1769 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203 

April - October: Saturday 8am-12pm
November - March: Saturday 9am-12pm

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