Maca
Adaptogen and sexual tonic
Adaptogen and sexual tonic
Overview
Adaptogen and sexual tonic
Latin name : Lepidium meyenii
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Racine
- Preparation Forms
- poudre, extrait sec, gelule
- Active Compounds
- macamides, macaenes, glucosinolates
Therapeutic Properties
- Adaptogen
- Tonic
- Aphrodisiac
- Hormonal balancer
Indications
- Fatigue
- Decreased libido
- Menopause
- Fertility
Recommended Dosage
1.5-3 g powder daily
Contraindications
- Hormone-dependent cancers
- Thyroid disorders
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended