What Is Maca?

Maca is a plant native to the Peruvian Andes. The root has been used as a food and a medicine for thousands of years. Maca is a powerful adaptogen, as well as the only cruciferous vegetable that grows naturally in its habitat. Maca works well both on its own and when combined with other herbs.

How to Use Maca Root (Common Uses)

Maca can be taken internally as a tea, powder, capsules, or extract. Can also be used in cooking. Visit our herbal blog for more information on learning how to cook with maca root.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Maca Root

Maca is nourishing and helps the body to cope with stress more effectively. It can be extremely energizing for some people, and for this reason it is often used to increase energy. Due to its ability to strengthen and balance energy within the body, maca is often used to boost libido, balance hormones, increase thyroid function, and support adrenal function.

Active Constituents in Maca Root

Minerals, palmitic acid, linolenic acid, oleic acid, macamides, macaenes.

Notable Facts About Maca Root

For at least 500 years, maca has been used as a charm to inspire love and romance. The Inca considered it to be a sacred gift from the gods.