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Maca (Lepidium meyenii) – Powdered Root from Peru, 100 g
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Powdered root of maca, botanical name Lepidium meyenii, a plant of the mustard family (Brassicaceae). The pouch carries the Maya Superfoods label and the mark Made in Peru. It comes in a single 100 g size, with no other variants.
- Botanical name: Lepidium meyenii Walp.
- Family: Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family)
- Synonyms: Lepidium peruvianum, Lepidium affine, Lepidium gelidum, Lepidium weddellii
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Lepidium meyenii root powder from Peru
This product is the root of maca, Lepidium meyenii, ground to a pale beige powder. It is packed in a Maya Superfoods pouch whose label reads Maca, Lepidium meyenii, Powdered and Made in Peru, and names Maya World Trading BV in Haarlem, the Netherlands. The supplier listing for reference 4548 gives root as the plant part and Peru as the country. Mycotrop sells it in one size of 100 g.
- Brassicaceae
- Root
- Powder
- Peru
- Botanical name
- Lepidium meyenii Walp.
- Family
- Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family)
- Common name
- Maca; also recorded in English as Peruvian ginseng
- Plant part
- Root
- Form
- Powder
- Origin
- Peru (label: Made in Peru)
Traditional use and composition
Lepidium meyenii, maca, is a member of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae) native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia. Its cultivation is documented for more than 2,000 years in the central Andes of Peru, in Junín province (Ulloa Del Carpio et al. 2024).
For Andean communities, the dried root is a valuable commodity: it keeps for years and is exchanged for staple foods in lower-altitude communities. According to the same review, maca is considered a traditional, non-novel food in the European Union, which is not the case for purified extracts.
| Known compounds | Macamides, macaenes, glucosinolates and other compounds; composition varies with ecotype, growing conditions and post-harvest processing. |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | High Andes (Peru, Bolivia): cultivation documented for more than 2,000 years; dried root stored and exchanged for staple foods. |
| State of research | Mostly preclinical studies and a few human trials of limited scope; the 2024 review calls for more research. No health claim is authorised for this plant in the EU. |
Good to know
- Hydroalcoholic extracts may contain compounds absent from the root as traditionally used (USP evaluation cited by the 2024 review).
The plant: a member of the mustard family
Wilhelm Walpers published the name Lepidium meyenii in 1843. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants, compiled by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accepts it as a species of the Brassicaceae, known in English as the mustard or cabbage family. Several names are listed there as synonyms, among them Lepidium peruvianum G.Chacón and Lepidium gelidum Wedd. Plant name databases record the English common names maca and Peruvian ginseng, and the Spanish name maca.
Native range
The recorded native range covers Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile and north-western Argentina. For this product, both the pouch (Made in Peru) and the supplier listing name Peru.
Maca in another format
If you are looking for the same species in a different presentation, the shop also lists Peruvian maca root in capsules.
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 | Lepidium meyenii Walp. |
|---|---|
| Family | Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family) |
| Synonyms | Lepidium peruvianum, Lepidium affine, Lepidium gelidum, Lepidium weddellii |
| Common name | Maca; also recorded in English as Peruvian ginseng |
| Plant part | Root |
| Form | Powder |
| Origin | Peru (label: Made in Peru) |
| Net weight | 100 g |
| Label | Maya Superfoods (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem) |
| Reference | 4548 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Ulloa Del Carpio et al. 2024, Front Pharmacol 15; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
Where does maca come from and how long has it been cultivated?
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) comes from the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia. Its cultivation is documented for more than 2,000 years in Junín province, Peru, and dried roots were exchanged for staple foods. In the EU the root is considered a traditional food.
Which plant is maca?
Lepidium meyenii Walp., an accepted species of the mustard family (Brassicaceae). Lepidium peruvianum is one of its synonyms.
What is in the pack?
100 g of powdered maca root in a Maya Superfoods pouch. There is only this one size.
Where does this maca come from?
The label says Made in Peru, and the supplier listing also gives Peru as the country. The species grows naturally in Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile and north-western Argentina.
How does the powder differ from the maca capsules?
This product is loose root powder in a pouch. The capsule product contains maca root in capsule form; both are listed under Lepidium meyenii.
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