Maca is a root that resembles a radish and is grown in the high Andean plateaus in Peru at heights nearing 14,000 feet. The root is generally dried and can be preserved for long periods. This herb has been used by local tribes for over two thousand years as a herb for its nutritive value and curative properties. While Maca herb is known to improve sexual prowess, it is much more than just an aphrodisiac. Popularly known as "Peruvian Ginseng", Maca has anti-fatigue and stimulant properties. It also improves vitality, and has been in use traditionally to treat menstrual disorders in women. The herb has also been found useful in the treatment of tuberculosis. Interestingly, Maca herb has also been found to improve memory.



The herb was "discovered" by the Spanish who found the reproduction of their animals suffered in the highlands. On the recommendation of the locals, they used Maca and found that the fertility of the animals increased after eating Maca herb, and used it to increase the production of livestock. Maca herb has recently received worldwide attention as a herb used to increase male endurance during sex.

Apart from improving fertility, Maca herb also seems to possess properties that stimulate the production of hormones by the body. This makes it useful in treating hormone deficiencies, as it is a better alternative to injecting external hormones in the body.

Men have reported stronger erections that last longer, therefor improving sexual pleasure. Men and women both use Maca to improve their sex life in Peru. The herb is growing in popularity all over the world, particularly in the US, Europe and Japan as a vitality enhancing dietary supplement. The growing popularity of this herb worldwide is reflected in increasing areas of farmlands being dedicated to its growth in Peru.

All that might be very convincing and may be enticing too, but how does one go about getting Maca herb. Fortunately, you don't have to go to Peru and pick up the herb from the cultivators there, as there are many commercial preparations available in easy and ready to use forms. You need to be careful before obtaining one of these however. The purity of the herbs used in the preparation, and the dosage can affect the efficacy of the herb. In fact, if you are not careful about these you could end up with even some harmful effects. Thankfully, there are a few genuine manufacturers who provide you with the pure herb.