Two and a half years ago, former tech exec Raina Kumra founded her salt firm with a mission drawn from her childhood: When illness struck, her mother and grandmother opted first to reach into the spice drawer, trusting in Ayurvedic practices—whether taking turmeric to bolster circulation or a mouthful of cloves to help stave off a toothache—over pills. The goal was to create a functional condiment, incorporating health-improving nutrients while still tasting good. With the advice of Mark Hyman M.D., a veteran of functional medicine, Kumra managed to extract key ingredients from vegetables such as kale and spinach before combining them with a base of Himalayan pink salt; the blend is 30 percent lower in sodium than conventional salt. Now, Spicewell offers a range of options, including a turmeric-infused pepper and a taco seasoning naturally high in vitamins.