Where people and plants are put before profit. Plants hold such immense power, some recognized for millennia, nutrition we need, daily remedies that work and even spiritual enlightenment and trauma healing.
Human beings are an emotional bunch, constantly searching for a feeling, we are either running from them or chasing them! In this pursuit, our search becomes habits and habits become our rituals. In this grand "choose your own adventure" storyline that you are the star of, it is paramount to choose these rituals wisely. Here at Roots & Rituals we also understand that convenience is king and that people do not have time to research 100 different products and decipher what they need to buy from 5 different sources and to remember to take them all separately. I am here to help. I want to make this easy and effective, this is where we take plants rooted in tradition into modern uses with formulations backed by science. Every product we make will be superior in quality by selective sourcing and doses that exceed medical efficacy thresholds. No snake oil here, just products made for the people, made to work and made with love. Harnessing the plant kingdom for the human race.
My name is Tommy Speziale, I grew up in the Monterey bay on the California coast, surrounded by redwoods, cannabis and cool ocean breeze. My love for plants and nature is lifelong and passionate, from recreational to shamanic my experiences are plentiful. After decades of hands in the dirt cultivation projects, I went lab coat and slacks for a handful of years. During those years I concentrated on formulations, brand development and manufacturing contracts for hemp companies here in this country and South America. During the culmination of the past 2 decades, my frustrations with the corporate world escalated as I ran into the same profit over people mentality time and time again. My spirit, knowing the powers that plants hold, no longer could operate in that low vibration. I see the world differently and now I have started Roots & Rituals to share how I see the world. Join me as I bring functional wellness into your daily rituals.
The surname Speziale means "apothecary" or "spicer". It is an Italian occupational surname derived from the Late Latin word speciarius, meaning a dealer in spices or groceries. The name was given to families whose ancestors worked as apothecaries, preparing and selling medicinal remedies.
Origin: The name is of Italian origin, particularly from the southern regions.
Etymology: It comes from the Italian word speziale, which means "apothecary" or "pharmacist," tracing back to the Latin word species, meaning "spice, groceries, merchandise".
Meaning: It literally translates to someone who deals with spices and medicinal herbs.
This ancestral connection to plant medicine isn't just coincidence - it's destiny calling me back to my roots.
Tarwi has been cultivated in the high altitude Andes for millennia and out performs other Lupin from around the world with 51% complete protein with all essential amino acids, rich in omega 3,6 &9, 10 vitamins and minerals, low cal, low carb, high fiber and lectin free.
Fully digestible with no bloating and naturally prebiotic
A true superfood rooted in history and ready to be part of your daily rituals.
For over four thousand years, Andean farmers have cultivated a single legume that consistently hits 51% complete protein — higher than any other lupin species on earth and 25–40% denser than soy, pea, or hemp. Tarwi Corp's high-altitude varieties (grown exclusively above 3,400 m in Peru) delivers all nine essential amino acids in ideal ratios, with a PDCAAS of 0.98 after debittering — beating isolated soy, and without the allergens, phytoestrogens, or oligosaccharides that trigger bloating in up to 30% of soy consumers.
The same traditional water-extraction process that removes bitter alkaloids also slashes lectins by 95% and cuts raffinose/stachyose (the main gas-causing sugars) by more than half. The result: a powder that digests effortlessly, stays stable in smoothies for 72+ hours without souring, and feeds beneficial gut bacteria as a natural prebiotic — something soy, pea, and rice proteins simply cannot claim.
Compared to soy (allergen-heavy, estrogenic, rapid spoilage), or common lupins (38% protein, higher alkaloids), Tarwi stands alone: cleaner, denser, gentler, and undeniably superior.
Tarwi isn't just protein — it's balanced functional nutrition protected by the mountains themselves. When elite Andean seeds are moved to lower altitudes or different soils, protein drops 8–12% within one generation; the 51% figure is literally locked to the high Andes terroir and centuries of farmer selection.
Rich in omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids
Per 100g serving for gut health
Iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, vitamins E & B-complex
That means every scoop carries not just nutrition, but heritage — sourced directly from family farms that have stewarded these genetics since pre-Inca times.
Explore the deep history of people and plants—ancient traditions, indigenous knowledge, and the timeless relationship between humanity and the botanical world.
Dive into the science of the endocannabinoid system, hemp, and cannabis—understanding how these plants work with your body to maintain homeostasis and wellness.
The alpha and omega. The fungi kingdom is part of the building blocks of life itself as well as the final alchemist returning the life back to the earth.
Plants not only provide nourishment and medicine, they also teach us about ourselves, our relationship with the world and others and can help heal wounds you tucked away.
Research-backed doses that deliver real results
Whole plant compounds working together naturally
Every batch verified for purity and potency
Know exactly what's in your supplements and where it comes from
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