The splendid MACA of the ANDES.

Its scientific name is LEPIDIUM MEYENII WALP of the crucifarae family; relative of carrots  and celery.
Originated in Peru, MACA grows only in very high plateaus between 3000 and 5000 meters high, often in extreme environments. The soul of the plant reflects the extreme circumstances in which the Andean people live everyday of their lives from the time of their ancestors.
The plant was and is considered sacred because of the high energy levels that the tubercle is able to accumulate. The tubercle restores a huge amount of energy to the human body especially those who are exposed to a extreme high levels of altitude. Prevent the altitude sickness to the ones that are not use to such heights.
The leaves of the plant are the ones who give the aphrodisiac properties, not the tubercle as many wrongfully believes or has been said. MACA can be use in the preparation of fruit juices adding only from one to three teaspoons of the powder or three small tubercles on the fruit juice to enhance the fruit flavor. Papaya, Pineapple, Banana with milk, ... are good combinations with maca powder.
The product is being sold natural and in powders. It is considerable cheap since grow in large amounts over the peak of the mountains. It is like bread for the Andean people. The coast region of Peru is not familiar with the tubercle and the consumption of it is very low. You can find it in both ways as powder or  tubercle in any popular market in PERU.
MACA is cultivated because of its high nutritional value and it serves as an energy replacement to the people who live in the very high plateaus.
MACA is composed of 15% of proteins, 16 minerals (calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and sulphur, as well as a small quantity of iron, manganese, copper, zinc, and magnesium..), 9 vitamins (A, C, D, K, E, B1, B2, B6, B12), as well as 19 amino acids.
MACA has an excellent balancing effect on the nervous system, it is great to people who experience great levels of stress. Also it is a good digestive regulator, prevent hair loss, anemia, promote healthy bones and teeth, lower levels of bad cholesterol, boost the immune system, overall MACA plays a significant role in general well-being.