Maca Root Powder (Organic)
Bulk Herbs: Maca Root Powder (Organic)
Lepidium meyenii
Size: 1 oz package
Format: Powder
Plant Part: Roots
Farming: Organic
Also known as: Peruvian Maca, Macca, Peruvian Ginseng.
Origin: Peru
Maca powder is ground from the roots of Lepidium meyenii, a plant native to the high-altitude peaks of Peru’s Andes Mountains. Maca is a staple food for the native Quechua. The plant is adapted to harsh weather conditions, surviving where little else can grow. Maca root is regarded for its adaptogenic properties and can be blended into smoothies, incorporated into baking recipes, encapsulated, or tinctured.
Active Compounds: Macamides (N-benzylamides), macaenes (polyunsaturated fatty acids), glucosinolates (benzyl glucosinolate), Sterols, Polyphenols, and alkaloids
Actions: Adaptogenic, Aphrodiziac, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Galactagogue, Nervine, Trophorestorative
Indications: Maca is used in herbalism primarily as an adaptogen to increase energy, stamina, and libido. Native to the Andes, this root is commonly used to balance hormones, reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance fertility. It is known for managing menopausal symptoms and supporting reproductive health.
Precautions: Maca is generally safe in food amounts, but pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should avoid supplements, those with hormone-sensitive conditions (like breast cancer), and people with thyroid issues. It may act like estrogen and potentially cause goiters, so high doses should be avoided.
Herbal Magick: Maca root is steeped in Andean lore, with a history spanning over 1,500 years as a sacred, energizing, and fertility-enhancing plant, often referred to as the "Superfood of the Incas". Grown at altitudes of 14,000 feet in the harsh Peruvian Andes, it has long been used to promote strength and vitality. Legend holds that Incan warriors consumed maca before battle to boost their stamina and strength significantly.
The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease; it is for educational purposes only.