Herbs

Maca: Benefits Beyond the Bedroom

High in the Andes Mountains, there’s a humble root vegetable that’s reputed to be a source of the legendary strength and endurance of the Inca people. This vegetable, known as maca, has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. Lately, it’s become fashionable as a globally marketed aphrodisiac. But, I…

Treasure From Peru

Maca—referred to as either Lepidium peruvianum or Lepidium meyenii—is one of the most traditionally used and valued Peruvian herbs. This malty, butterscotch flavored root is cultivated at higher altitudes in the Andes Mountains, and has been an essential part of the diet and commerce of these regions. In fact,…