Maca

Lepidium meyenii

Ancient Andean Root • Hormonal Balance • Energy & Vitality

Cultivated in the Peruvian Andes for thousands of years, maca is renowned for supporting hormonal balance, energy, and sexual well-being.

Origin

Native to the central Andes of Peru, maca thrives at elevations above 12,000 feet, where it withstands intense sunlight, freezing temperatures, strong winds, and other challenging growing conditions.

Traditional Uses

For centuries, Andean communities have valued maca as both a nourishing staple and a traditional remedy for increasing energy, stamina, fertility, and sexual vitality.

Botanical Type

Maca is a low-growing plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, alongside broccoli and cabbage. Its edible root comes in several natural colors, including yellow, red, black, and purple.

History & Tradition

Maca has been cultivated in the Peruvian Andes for thousands of years. Valued for its energizing and restorative properties, it became an important source of nourishment in environments where few other food crops could survive.

Nutrients & Compounds

Maca provides dietary fiber, iron, and other essential nutrients. It also contains unique plant compounds, particularly macamides, that contribute to its hormone-balancing, energizing properties, and adaptogenic properties.

Culinary Versatility

Traditionally cooked or prepared as a beverage in the Andes, maca is now widely enjoyed in powdered form. Its nutty flavor and smooth texture complement smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, hot beverages, snacks, and desserts.

HerbaZest Maca Products

Maca Powder

Premium & Powerful Maca Blend: It’s crafted from a rich combination of yellow, purple, and black maca root.
Pure Maca: It’s vegan, USDA certified organic, gluten-free, & non-GMO.
Grown in its Place of Origin: Authentically grown in the fertile soils of the Peruvian Andes, our maca is sustainably sourced directly from trusted local farmers.
Simple to Enjoy: Add a nutritional boost to smoothies, hot beverages, snacks & desserts, yogurt & porridge, ice cream, and more!

Size

1LB

$14.99