Maca

To decide which maca is the best for you to buy, is not easy if you take into consideration some elements such as ethics, sustainability towards the community and the environment, flavour, texture, and of course therapeutic properties of the final powder. To make therapeutic grade maca is a blend of tradition, art and science; and the final quality could be influenced during production....

Eating raw maca is very risky for you and your gut biome and can cause long-term health problems. People who live in Junin, Peru, have been taking advantage of maca’s medicinal purposes to prevent and treat health conditions for over 2000 years. They also would tell you that the way you should consume maca is cooked or boiled, that way you extract the medicine...

How does maca grow? Maca is a self-pollinating plant that has two distinct annual growth cycles, one to produce and select medicinal maca roots (hypocotyls) for consumption (Cycle 1) and the second to select optimum maca seeds (rosettes) for planting (Cycle 2). Each cycle takes approximately 9-12 months, with a 3-month drying period post-harvest. Incan traditions allow for 10 years of soil resting and...

Maca is a sacred Incan root vegetable that has been used for centuries in Peru due to its therapeutic properties. Maca root grows in extreme conditions (4000m above sea level), is prepared through hand-harvesting, sun drying and boiling into teas, soups, broths and elixirs. People in Peru believe that such strength and resilience of this sacred plant, should be cultivated and consume with respect,...

Maca is a sacred medicinal root that has been part of shamanic and health practices in Peru for centuries. Most of maca's activity in our body occurs in our endocannabinoid system (ECS) and has been attributed to bio-active molecules, which are unique to maca, called macamides and macaenes. So what are these molecules, how are they formed and how do they work Macamides are...

Maca root has many benefits for your health and wellbeing; for instance, it improves the functioning of your endocrine system by balancing hormones, it helps to balance mental health as a natural antidepressant, it acts to improve mental focus, memory and boost athletic performance. It also improves the reproductive system, enhancing fertility, libido as well as sexual function in men and women. It has...

New studies are showing that synergy occurs between molecules with full-plant forms or extracts compared to isolating out single compounds. This 'entourage' approach is now commonly accepted as the ideal way to regulate our own cannabinoids. For thousands of years, plants have been used to activate the natural cannabinoid responses of the body and nervous system by native and indigenous healers. In all cases,...

Is important to know the different types of maca, how to consume them and the benefits each type brings. There are five main different forms of maca, each has different properties and characteristics. It is extremely important to check the label of any maca product to know the preparation and how to consume it, this way you are getting the health benefits from the...

Maca powder and maca capsules are both derived from the root of the maca plant and offer the same health benefits. However, there are some key differences between the two forms that should be considered when deciding which one to use.

Maca powder is a versatile superfood derived from the maca root. It can be consumed in a variety of ways. However, as with any food, it's best to consume maca powder in moderation.

Black maca root is a root vegetable touted for its many health benefits as well as the versatile uses of the root. There are several varieties of the root, though today we will focus on the black maca for NZ as it is fast growing in popularity and availability. Sometimes referred to as “men’s maca” due to the libido-increasing qualities of the root, black...