Western Herbalism
Maca
Lepidium meyenii
Phenotype-specific effects: black maca for spermatogenesis energy athletic performance red maca for prostate health bone density yellow maca for general balance. Unique macamides modulate endocannabinoid system. Peruvian origin preferred. Gelatinized form improves digestibility and reduces goitrogens.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Hot flashes
- Athletic performance enhancement
- Sexual dysfunction
- Low libido
- Depression
- Chronic fatigue
- Night sweats
- Infertility
- Mood disorders
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low stamina
- Fatigue
- Stress
- Menopausal symptoms
- Anxiety
- Androgen deficiency symptoms
- Insomnia
- Poor sperm motility
- Chronic mountain sickness
- Adaptogenic support
- Osteoporosis
- Low sperm count
- Low energy
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Burnout
- Debility
- Inflammation
- Weakness
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Nerve damage
Safety
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| dried powder | dried powder 1.5-5 g/day | 1500-5000 mg |
| gelatinized powder | gelatinized powder 1.5-3 g/day for 12 weeks | 1500-3000 mg |
| hydroalcoholic extract equivalent to | hydroalcoholic extract equivalent to 1.5-3 g root/day | 3000 mg |
| traditional boiled root decoction >20 g dried root/day | 20000-20000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Phenotype-specific effects: black maca for spermatogenesis energy athletic performance red maca for prostate health bone density yellow maca for general balance. Unique macamides modulate endocannabinoid system. Peruvian origin preferred. Gelatinized form improves digestibility and reduces goitrogens.
primary-actions. Maca acts primarily as: Adaptogen, Aphrodisiac, Tonic. Secondary actions include Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, Fertility enhancer, Endocrine modulator.
indications. Maca is traditionally indicated for: Hot flashes, Athletic performance enhancement, Sexual dysfunction, Low libido, Depression, Chronic fatigue, Night sweats, Infertility, Mood disorders, Erectile dysfunction, Low stamina, Fatigue, Stress, Menopausal symptoms, Anxiety, and 15 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Maca include: macamides (e.g. N-benzylhexadecanamide, N-benzyl-9Z,12Z-octadecadienamide), macaenes, glucosinolates (benzyl glucosinolate, glucotropaeolin), polysaccharides, sterols (beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol), alkaloids (lepidilines, macahydantoins.
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