Tag: Lepidium meyenii

Cultivated for over 2,000 years in the high Andes, the maca root has long been a staple of indigenous diets and traditional medicine. When considering what is the common name for maca, it's often referred to as "Peruvian Ginseng," a moniker that speaks to both its origin and its reputation as a powerful adaptogen. This hardy root thrives in extreme weather, surviving at altitudes above 4,000 meters where few other plants can endure.

Native to the harsh climates of the high Andes Mountains, maca root thrives at elevations between 12,500 and 14,800 feet above sea level, a region where few other crops can survive. This extraordinary biennial plant has a long history of cultivation and use by the indigenous peoples who have adapted to its unique properties for thousands of years.