Maca Root (Lepidium Meyenii) | Herbal Tincture

Size: 1 oz (w/dropper included)-- approx. 10 days supply MADE IN USA What is it: Maca root (Lepidium meyenii) is a nourishing and strengthening plant extract that comes from the roots of a Peruvian plant of the Brassicaceae family which grows exclusively in the central Andes at high altitude. Also known as "Peruvian Ginseng", maca has been cultivated for more than 2000 years and is used as a food supplement and for its medicinal properties. For starters, Maca root is very nutritious. It is high in protein (mainly in the form of polypeptides and amino acids), calcium, and iron; it also contains significant amounts of fatty acids (e.g. linolenic, palmitic, and oleic acids) as well as many other vitamins and trace minerals. In addition to its rich supply of these essential nutrients, maca also contains alkaloids, tannins, and saponins... ...but maca is perhaps best known as a sexual tonic for men; and while its reputation for enhancing libido and performance for males is well deserved, it