maca
Peruvian energy tuber
Maca is a plant native to the Peruvian Andes, cultivated for its starchy root.
The root is dried and ground into powder, marketed as a supplement with purported benefits for energy, libido, and hormonal balance: She adds maca to her morning smoothie.
The flavor is earthy and slightly sweet, often compared to butterscotch.
Underground nutrient reservoir
- radishPeppery edible root
- turnipEdible white root crop
- beetDark red root vegetable
- parsnipPale edible taproot
rutabaga · cruciferous · brassica · taproot · underground · edible · starchy · hardy
South American western range
- QuechuaAndean indigenous language family
- IncanOf Peru's ancient empire
- altiplanoElevated mountainous plain
- CuscoFormer Inca imperial seat
indigenous · traditional · cultivation · harvest · sacred · staple · folklore · biopiracy
Innate erotic drive
- desireIntense wanting
- potencyDegree of strength
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- arousalStirring to heightened state
stimulant · vitality · enhancer · passion · intimacy · sensuality · virility · reproductive
Capacity for sustained effort
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- boostUpward push or increase
- adaptogenStress-regulating natural compound
fatigue · performance · athletic · sustained · invigorate · resilience · recovery · tonic
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- proteinFolded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- ironElement twenty-six
calcium · zinc · magnesium · amino acids · antioxidants · nutrient-dense · wholesome · dietary
tuber
Underground nutrient reservoir
parsnip · rutabaga · cruciferous · brassica · taproot · underground · edible · starchy · hardy · frost-resistant
Andes
South American western range
- QuechuaAndean indigenous language family
- IncanOf Peru's ancient empire
- altiplanoElevated mountainous plain
Cusco · indigenous · traditional · cultivation · harvest · sacred · staple · folklore · biopiracy · export
libido
Innate erotic drive
arousal · stimulant · vitality · enhancer · passion · intimacy · sensuality · virility · reproductive · hormonal
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- boostUpward push or increase
adaptogen · fatigue · performance · athletic · sustained · invigorate · resilience · recovery · tonic · rejuvenate
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
iron · calcium · zinc · magnesium · amino acids · antioxidants · nutrient-dense · wholesome · dietary · supplement
- health supplementssupplements, vitamins, herbs, probiotics, herbal remedies
- PeruPeru, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Cuzco, soles
- root vegetablescarrot, potato, beet, radish, turnip
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- Wellness Foodssuperfoods, probiotics, antioxidants, organic, plant-based
- energizerscoffee, caffeine, energy drinks, energy drink, espresso
macavalerian
Botanical sleep aid
kava · chamomile · passionflower · depressants · relaxants