What Is The Herb Maca?
Maca is a hearty root vegetable plant which grows in the high Andean plateaus of Peru at altitudes as high as 14,500 feet above sea level. Little is known about the origins of MACA, but the plant is believed to have been cultivated in the Junin Plateau region of the Central Highlands in an area called Cerro de Pasco as far back as 2,000 years ago. The herb is becoming widely used for fibromyalgia, since it eliminates fatigue and several other associated symptoms. The Inca’s of Peru were sophisticated builders and cultivators of the land and may have been responsible for the cultivation of MACA which have been found in archaeological sites. Many legends exist about the nourishing powers of MACA, such as it’s ability to promote sexual desire and increased energy and stamina. The only area where this particular species of MACA is found is a region of extreme weather conditions such as freezing, high winds, and intensive sunlight. No other food plant exists in the world which will grow at
