« Back to products list Common Name: Maca
Botanical Name: Lepidium Meyenii
Other names: Peruvian ginseng
Growing Area: Peru

General Info:
Maca has been cultivated by the native people of Peru for over 2000 years. It grows at elevations between 10,000 and 15,000 feet and thrives in the harsh conditions of the barren high plateaus of the central Andes. Maca is so nutrient-packed that Inca warriors reportedly consumed it to energize themselves for battle. Although unrelated to Ginseng, it is sometimes referred to as Peruvian ginseng because of its similar properties.

Nutrients & Applications:
Dried Maca contains about 59% carbohydrates, 10% protein, and 2.2% lipids. It contains a number of sterols, including sitosterol, campestrol, ergosterol, brassicasterol and ergostadienol. Maca is also a good source of iron, magnesium, calcium (more than milk), potassium and iodine. *