MACA – ASHWAGANDHA – [Lepidium meyenii] – powder – mix – 1000g (1kg)

MACA – powdered bulb (70%) ASHWAGANDHA – powdered root (30%) 1000g (1kg) Plant description MACA Maca is a bulbous plant originating in the Peruvian Andes. Dried and powdered, it is used to powerfully streghthen the organism. The usable part of the plant is an underground pear-shaped bulb. ASHWAGANDHA Withania somnifera is also known commonly as ashwagandha , Indian ginseng , poison gooseberry or winter cherry . It is used as an herb in Ayurvedic medicine. This species is a short, tender perennial shrub growing 35–75 cm. The flowers are small and green. The ripe fruit is orange-red. The species name somnifera means “sleep-inducing” in Latin. Withania somnifera is cultivated in many of the drier regions of India. It is also found in Nepal and China Properties MACA Maca has nutritional properties due to its high content of vitamins, minerals, proteins, essential amino acids, and sterols. It is especially used in instances of malnutrition and emaciation by disease, hard physical labor and age. Due to its valuable ingredients, maca has become an essential component of sportmen diets. The following effects are attributed to maca: – nutritional attributes and organism streghtening – improves the immune system – it is a natural source of protein (it contains high percentage content of arginine in its protein (11g. in 100g. of protein – the highest from all proteins used for supplement production) – therefore it is used as an energizer, aiding endurance and body muscle built – the activity of sterols contained in maca is partly similar to the effect of anabolic steroids – prevents insomnia and osteoporosis – thanks to prostaglandins, sterols and amids of polyunsaturated fatty acids it is considered to be an aphrodisiac – it delays the aging processes of the organism (skin and organs) – it supports memory and the ability to learn – it improves the brain work activity which is important in case of intensive intellectual work – it contains very high level of minerals which makes it an important diet supplement for hard manual and mental labor as well as in case of emaciation by disease – it regulates the hormon levels of thyroid, adrenals, pituitary gland and the gonads. It is used in treatment of irregular menstruation and disorders related to menopause and andropause – it increases the production of milk of breastfeeding women – it has adaptogenic properties – it individually adapts itself to the needs of a particular organism – indicated for use in geriatric ASHWAGANDHA The plant’s long, brown, tuberous roots are used in traditional medicine. In Ayurveda , the berries and leaves are applied externally to tumors, tubercular glands, carbuncles, and ulcers. The roots are used to prepare the herbal remedy ashwagandha , which has been traditionally used for various symptoms and conditions. The root – rich in phytosterols, alkaloids, coumarin, phenolic – is attributed to multiple valuable properties: – acts as an antidepressant – excellent mood stabilizer – neutralizes stress – improves memory – has an important impact on concentration and ability to think logically – improves sleep – regulates the endocrine system – strengthens the functioning of liver and kidney – improves sexual performance – inhibits the graying of hair – slows down the aging process Contraindications: – pregnancy – poisoning of the body with toxins Product characteristics Contents : mix of powdered maca root (70%) and powdered ashwagandha root (30%) Country of origin : Peru / China Classification : Lepidium meyenii / Withania Somnifera Weight : 1000g (1kg) Preparation proposal: Mix one spoon in small amount of water or juice and drink. Best to use in the morning.