Maca
February 22nd, 2010
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by Herb Lady · Filed Under: Food as Medicine · Women
For approximately 2,000 years, Maca has been an important traditional food and medicinal plant in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, where it is well-known and highly respected for is medicinal qualities. The Peruvians regard it as a highly nutritious, energy enhancing food, and as a medicine that increases strength, endurance. Ancient Inca Imperial Warriors reputably ate Maca before a battle to increase their strength and power.
Maca has been used for centuries to increase energy and fertility, and has a reputation as an aphrodisiac.
It is popular with menopausal women to prevent and treat the unpleasant symptoms of menopause, and can also be used during the child bearing years to regulate the menstrual cycle.
As with all herbs, avoid in pregnancy unless specifically recommended to you by a qualified herbalist.
Maca is a natural super food now available as a dietary supplement. It contains numerous minerals including calcium, phosphorous, zinc, magnesium and iron. OtherĀ nutrients include Vitamins B1, B2, C, E, as well as 18 amino acids, essential fatty acids, and sterols.
Maca is beneficial for:
- Increasing energy and stamina
- An aphrodisiac for both men and women
- Improving general well being
- Menstrual problems
- Menopaual symptoms
- Supporting and nourishing the body
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