The Library · Vol. 01Entry No. 84· Chapter 08

Maca Root

Lepidium meyenii

A cruciferous root vegetable native to the high Andes of Peru, cultivated for over 2,000 years. Known as 'Peruvian ginseng,' maca is traditionally used to support energy, stamina, and hormonal balance.

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Active compounds
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Vitality & Libido
Maca Root (Lepidium meyenii)

Lepidium meyeniiBotanical illustration

§ 1The molecules

Active compounds.

2 compounds · 4 statements

No.01

Macamides

Why this matters

  • № 01Supports endocannabinoid system for mood and well-being*
  • № 02Promotes energy and stamina*
No.02

Glucosinolates

Why this matters

  • № 01Supports healthy hormone balance*
  • № 02Promotes reproductive health*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

§ 2Receipts

What the research shows.

2 citations

“Systematic review of 4 RCTs examining Lepidium meyenii (maca) for sexual dysfunction. Doses of 1,500-3,000 mg/day for 6-12 weeks improved self-reported sexual desire in both men and women, independent of changes in serum sex hormones. The active macamides and macaenes are the proposed mediators.”Shin et al., BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2010
“Double-blind, placebo-controlled RCT of 56 men. Maca root extract (1,500 mg or 3,000 mg/day) for 12 weeks significantly improved self-rated sexual desire starting at week 8 (p<0.05), with no significant effect on serum testosterone or estradiol, suggesting a central rather than hormonal mechanism.”Gonzales et al., Andrologia, 2002

§ 3Where it lives

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Hericium erinaceus

A distinctive white, shaggy mushroom used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.

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№ 02 · CH.01

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№ 11 · CH.02

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

One of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, used for over 3,000 years.

WithanolidesWithaferin ASitoindosides
Rhodiola Rosea
№ 12 · CH.02

Rhodiola Rosea

Rhodiola rosea

A powerful adaptogen that grows in cold, mountainous regions of Europe and Asia.

RosavinsSalidroside
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№ 17 · CH.03

Bacopa

Bacopa monnieri

An ancient Ayurvedic herb known as 'Brahmi', used for thousands of years to enhance memory and learning.

Bacosides
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A primitive, slow-growing moss native to mountain forests of China and Southeast Asia, used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries.

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Bee Bread

Fermented Bee Pollen

Bee bread is pollen that has been fermented by bees using honey and their own enzymes.

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Apis mellifera secretion

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Valerian Root

Valeriana officinalis

A flowering plant native to Europe and Asia, Valerian has been used since ancient Greece and Rome to promote relaxation and restful sleep.

Valerenic AcidIsovaleric Acid
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№ 23 · CH.05

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

A fragrant herb used for thousands of years to promote relaxation and sleep.

LinaloolLinalyl Acetate
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Horsetail Extract

Equisetum arvense

An ancient plant dating back to prehistoric times, Horsetail is one of the richest natural sources of silica.

Silicon Dioxide
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№ 31 · CH.06

Fo-Ti

Polygonum multiflorum

A revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, known as 'He Shou Wu' meaning 'black-haired Mr.

StilbenesAnthraquinones

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