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Huanarpo macho from Peru – Powdered bulbs, Jatropha macrantha
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Huanarpo macho, the Peruvian trade name for Jatropha macrantha of the spurge family, here as the part the supplier calls bulbs, milled to a deep red-brown powder. Packed in Peru according to the pouch seal, it comes in 50 g or 250 g.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Botanical name: Jatropha macrantha Müll.Arg.
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)
- Trade name: Huanarpo macho
Smart Seeds & Herbs · Jatropha macrantha Müll.Arg. · 50 g / 250 g
Huanarpo macho as a red-brown powder
The material on this page is sold under the Peruvian name huanarpo macho and identified as Jatropha macrantha. The supplier, Maya Herbs, describes the part as bulbs and the form as powder; the photos show a fine, deep red-brown powder heaped in a terracotta bowl next to the kraft pouch. Mycotrop lists it in 50 g and 250 g.
- 50 g / 250 g
- Euphorbiaceae
- Powder
- Peru
- Botanical name
- Jatropha macrantha Müll.Arg.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)
- Trade name
- Huanarpo macho
- Part (supplier name)
- Bulbs
- Form
- Powder
- Country (supplier listing and pouch seal)
- Peru
Traditional use
Jatropha macrantha, called huanarpo macho (wanarpu macho in Quechua), is a shrub of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae) native to the Andean slopes of Peru and Ecuador. In Peruvian folk medicine it is reputed to be an aphrodisiac.
A 2026 study among Quechua-speaking communities of Ayacucho describes residents’ trust in artisanal preparations, judged more credible than pharmaceutical products. Analyses of leaves and stems have identified coumarins, flavonoids, phenolic acids and terpenes.
| Known compounds | Coumarins, flavonoids, phenolic acids and terpenes; scopoletin, vitexin, apigenin and kaempferol identified in leaves and stems (Tinco-Jayo et al. 2021). |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | Andean folk medicine of Peru: aphrodisiac reputation; artisanal preparations valued in Ayacucho. |
| State of research | Chemical analyses and one rat study on a leaf and stem fraction (2021); no human trial found. No health claim is authorised in the EU. |
What the pouch shows
The cover photo shows the supplier’s kraft stand-up pouch with a green label: Huanarpo Macho, Powdered, a Made in Peru seal and an empty net-weight field. The Latin name on that label is printed as “Atropha macrantha”, with the first letter of the genus missing; the correct spelling is Jatropha. The second photo shows the powder on its own.
The species in brief
Jatropha macrantha was published in 1865 in the botanical journal Linnaea and belongs to the Euphorbiaceae, the spurge family. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants accepts the name and records the species as native to Ecuador and Peru; Jatropha rumicifolia is listed as a synonym. GBIF gives huanarpo as its Spanish common name.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Jatropha macrantha Müll.Arg. |
|---|---|
| Family | Euphorbiaceae (spurge family) |
| Trade name | Huanarpo macho |
| Part (supplier name) | Bulbs |
| Form | Powder |
| Country (supplier listing and pouch seal) | Peru |
| Pack sizes | 50 g · 250 g |
| Supplier | Maya Herbs (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem, the Netherlands) |
| Reference | 1034 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
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Sources: Tinco-Jayo et al. 2021, Molecules 27; Gutiérrez Gómez et al. 2026, Clío Rev Hist Cienc Hum Pensam Crít 6(11); supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is huanarpo macho associated with in Peruvian tradition?
In Andean folk medicine, wanarpu or huanarpo macho has the reputation of being an aphrodisiac (Ayacucho study, 2026). The scientific research consulted is limited to chemical analyses and animal studies.
Where does Jatropha macrantha come from?
According to the Kew list (WCVP), the species is native to Ecuador and Peru; Jatropha rumicifolia is a synonym.
Why is the Latin name on the label spelled differently?
The supplier label reads “Atropha macrantha”, a printing error for Jatropha macrantha, the name accepted by the botanical checklists and used on this page.
What does “bulbs” mean here?
It is the supplier’s word for the part that was ground. The botanical references used here do not describe that part, so the page repeats the supplier’s term without adding detail.
Which sizes are available?
The same powder in 50 g or 250 g.
1034-50
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