This energizing plant is also referred to as Peruvian ginseng (although maca is not in the same family as ginseng, it is actually closely related to the radish). Maca has been used for centuries in the Andes to enhance fertility in humans and animals and has gained quite a reputation as a sexual tonic. Maca has been growing in world popularity over the last several years due to several large U.S. marketing campaigns touting its energizing and hormonal balancing properties. As a female tonic, maca may help with menstrual irregularities, female hormonal imbalances, and unwanted symptoms of menopause. 2 Maca root is often combined with other herbs like Tribulus to help increase libido, and to assist both sexes in promoting a healthy sexual response.

• For menstruation, imbalanced hormones: Eat maca root whenever needed.
• For lack of libido, menopause, PMS, fatigue: Sprinkle powdered maca into food whenever needed.
• For lack of libido, menopause, PMS, fatigue, anxiety, stress, imbalanced hormones: Put a handful of dried maca in a pot of water. Let it boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Drink a cup of this tea whenever needed.