Peruvian Maca is a unique plant that has aphrodisiac properties. It looks like a small yellow, beige or red turnip. Belongs to the cabbage family, genus bug.
Peruvian maca is rare. Its place of growth is the high plateaus of the Republic of Peru. The Andean people have been using this plant for many years, as its root has a very strong energy effect. Maku was used by warriors to increase strength and endurance before battle. Indian shamans used this plant in the treatment of male and female infertility and as an aphrodisiac.
Maca was also eaten dried or boiled. The powder of the plant was used for baking instead of flour, the leaves were added to salads, to tea. Before cooking, the dry root vegetable was soaked overnight in water, then boiled until it became soft. The alcoholic drink "Chichi de Maca" was prepared from maca root and sugar. The Indians also used this plant as pet food, which helped to increase fertility.
This root crop became known to science only in 1831 thanks to the Germanbotanist Franz Julius Ferdinand Meyen. Later, outside of America, they also learned about the unique aphrodisiac.
Growing, harvesting and harvesting
The seeds of the plant are sown in September, when the rainy season begins. Maca is harvested in May, by which time its roots reach a size of five centimeters in diameter. They dig with a hoe, trying not to damage the root crop. Then dried under the sun for about two weeks. Maca harvested this way can be stored for about 7 years.
To prepare the powder, the roots must be washed, disinfected, cut into small pieces and finally dried at a temperature of 45-50°C. After that, the root is ground into powder.
Chemical composition and properties
The specific features of Peruvian maca are explained by the fact that it contains essential oils, which provide a stimulating effect. Maca root is a source of vitamins A, B, C, E, as well as minerals, amino acids and rare trace elements necessary for the body, such as copper, iodine, selenium, manganese and zinc. Due to the presence of arginine, tyrosine, histidine and phenylalanine in it, sex hormones are produced in the body. In addition, the root contains dietary fiber and vegetable protein. The root powder of the plant contains linoleic, oleic and palmitic acids, as well as carbohydrates, protein and fiber. Maca leaves contain iodine and glycosinolates, which have an antitumor effect.
Peruvian maca (Peruvian ginseng) helps increase libido inmen, improving the quality of sperm, normalizing the balance of hormones in the body. Many years of experience with the use of the plant by the Indians proves its effectiveness in the treatment of female infertility, as well as infertility in animals.
Peruvian maca is not only used to increase sexual activity. Its use also ensures the normal functioning of various organs and body systems. The use of Peruvian maca seeds and powder is useful for strengthening the heart and blood vessels, the body's defenses, improving metabolism, rejuvenation, increasing tone, stimulating mental activity, improving memory, getting rid of depression, panic attacks, and normalizing hormonal levels.
An important feature of this remedy is that there are no side effects when it is used. Unfortunately, Peruvian maca is not sold in pharmacies. You can only buy it from the manufacturer.
For he althy skin and hair
Maca root powder is used to cleanse the skin of acne and blemishes, reduce its sensitivity, make it firm and elastic. With regular use of such a tool, the skin is leveled, looks young and fresh, the number of wrinkles decreases. Maca root is an active ingredient in many cosmetic products.
As part of shampoos and conditioners, this plant helps to increase the volume and shine of hair. Masks containing Peruvian maca improve hair growth and prevent hair loss.
For vital energy
Regular use of the rootPeruvian ginseng leads to an increase in the body's endurance, relieves chronic fatigue and stress, gives energy and vigor. It is used as an additional nutrition for athletes, which allows to increase muscle mass and physical endurance. Children who consume Maca daily grow and develop faster.
Peruvian maca helps to increase the levels of dehydroepiandrosterone and cortisone, so its use is recommended for older people who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome. Natural substances in the composition of the plant provide stimulation of the pituitary gland and hypothalamus.
To increase libido and normalize hormone levels
Peruvian maca for men is useful because it is a natural aphrodisiac, helps to increase potency and libido, normalizes the balance of hormones in the body. The plant helps to increase libido in women. In addition, maca root helps to regulate the menstrual cycle, eliminates the signs of PMS, and alleviates the condition during menopause. During menopause, Peruvian maca powder is used to eliminate vaginal dryness, hot flashes, increase libido, and normalize mood.
Small doses of the drug are useful in postmenopausal women, which helps maintain normal hormone levels in the body and slow down the aging process.
Infertility treatment
The active components of Maca help to improve the quality of spermatozoa, increase their mobility, as well as maintain normal testosterone levels inmale body.
Peruvian maca is also used to treat female infertility. When it is used, more eggs are produced. The biochemical substance contained in this plant provides stimulation of the brain and reproductive organs.
Against depression
Peruvian ginseng root is a good remedy for depression, relieves anxiety and anxiety, improves mood, activates brain activity.
Prevention of osteoporosis
This problem is more common in women over 35. In addition, a lot of calcium is lost during the period of childbearing and breastfeeding. When using the powder of the plant, calcification of the bones occurs, which prevents osteoporosis. Maca is also effective for arthritis and rheumatism.
Contraindications and side effects
The plant has no side effects when used at the usual dose. In case of an overdose, diarrhea, headaches, abdominal pain, sleep disturbances, flatulence, and increased pressure may occur. Due to the fact that the use of maca leads to an increase in estrogen levels, body weight may increase. The use of Peruvian ginseng is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women, as well as people who have thyroid diseases.
Maca in cooking
Maca is mainly eaten fresh and dried. It can be fried, stewed and baked with other vegetables or meat. The dried plant is used to make flour for making pies, pancakes andother bakery products. In addition, crushed and dried maca is used to produce low-alcohol drinks such as beer and liqueurs.
When choosing a root crop, it is important to pay attention to its appearance. It is best to take tubers of medium size, firm and heavy, without any damage, spots and cracks. Fresh fruits are stored in a cold place for no more than 7 days. The dried plant can be stored for several years at room temperature.
Reception features
Peruvian maca plant powder is used for various purposes. How to take it correctly? Powder intake should be started with a minimum amount and gradually increased to one to three teaspoons per day. For prevention, five grams of powder per day is enough. Therapeutic dose - 10-12 gr.
Take according to this scheme - after six days of taking a break for one day. The powder can be added to warm drinks, salads or cereals. It is undesirable to take the drug before bedtime, as it has the ability to tone the body.
With regular use of maca, immunity increases, the body's resistance to various diseases, stress resistance, intellectual activity is activated.
