Maca Powder Lepidum meyenii, 4 oz

Alternative Health & Herbs Remedies Maca Powder can help a number of conditions from fatigue to frigidity. Maca root is a rainforest herb that grows wild in the Peruvian Andes. The rough terrain of the this region has made it difficult to cultivate foods so the Andean people have had to depend on wild plants, Maca root, and other herbs as staples in their daily diet. This turnip-looking herb contains many amino acids, vitamins B1, B2, B, 12, C and E, and calcium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and iron. The Andeans believed it enhanced their energy level and kept them healthy. Inca warriors ate Maca root to give them stamina before a battle.

Maca root Use & Scientific Evidence: Today Maca root is used to increase energy and support the immune system. It is also used to treat anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, impotence, menopausal symptoms, and menstrual problems. This herb is said to lubricate stiff arthritic joints and help ease respiratory illnesses. It has also been suggested that Maca root can aid in fertility, and help overcome frigidity. Peruvian educational and scientific institution studies suggest Maca root can significantly increase sexual endurance and increase both the number and the activity of sperm. This information, however, has not been reviewed or studied much outside Peru.