Answer

Yes, if a powder is made from a root, the root has to be pulled out or removed from the plant.

In Jain Dharma, this is one reason why root vegetables and root-based substances are generally avoided by many Jains.

Explanation

When a root is pulled out:

• The whole plant may be destroyed.
• Many tiny living beings in the soil may be harmed.
• Roots are considered to involve more violence because they are underground and closely connected with many forms of life.

So if a powder is made from something like a root, Jain practice would view it carefully, because obtaining it may involve uprooting and harm.

Spiritual Understanding

Jain Dharma teaches Ahimsa — minimizing harm as much as possible. The purpose is not just about the final food item, but also how it was obtained.

Takeaway

Yes, root powder usually involves pulling out the root, and that is why many Jains avoid such items as part of careful Ahimsa.