Peruvian Maca Root (Lepidium meyenii) Rainforest

Actions: Nutritive, aphrodisiac, tonic, adaptogen.

Common Use: Peruvian Maca root, or Amazon Ginseng as it is sometimes referred to, is a vegetable root or tuber, related to the potato and the Mexican Wild Yam. Maca root has been used by the native Peruvians since before the time of the Incas for both its nutritional and medicinal properties. It contains significant amounts of amino acids, complex carbohydrates, vitamins B1, B2, B12, C and E and minerals, including calcium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium and iron. This herb has been traditionally used to increase energy, vitality, stamina and endurance in athletes, promote mental clarity, as an aphrodisiac for both men and women, for male impotence, menstrual irregularities and female hormone imbalances, including menopause. Due to the number of steroidal glycosides present in Maca root it is gaining popualrity amongst weight lifters and body builders as a natural alternative to anabolic steroids. 20 to 45 drops 2-3 times daily. Not recommended if nursing or pregnant.

Available in formula only.

Formulas containing this herb:

Catuaba / Fo-ti Plus
Catuaba / Guarana Plus
Damiama Plus
Ginkola Plus
SumaFlex Plus
SuMaca Plus
Vitex / Black Cohosh Plus