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Peruvian Maca Root (Lepidium meyenii) Rainforest
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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
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