{"product_id":"maca-root-lepidium-meyenii-herbal-tincture","title":"Maca Root (Lepidium Meyenii) | Herbal Tincture","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 1 oz (w\/dropper included)-- approx. 10 days supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMADE IN USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaca root \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Lepidium meyenii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a nourishing and strengthening plant extract that comes from the roots of a\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Peruvian plant of the Brassicaceae family which grows exclusively in the central Andes at high altitude. Also known as \"Peruvian Ginseng\", maca has been cultivated for more than 2000 years and is used as a food supplement and for its medicinal properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor starters, Maca root is very nutritious. It is high in protein (mainly in the form of polypeptides and amino acids), calcium, and iron; it also contains significant amounts of fatty acids (e.g. linolenic, palmitic, and oleic acids) as well as many other vitamins and trace minerals. In addition to its rich supply of these essential nutrients, maca also contains alkaloids, tannins, and saponins...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e...but maca is perhaps best known as a sexual tonic for men; and while its reputation for enhancing libido and performance for males is well deserved, it is more than just that-- maca may also regulate the hormonal balance of the entire reproductive system for both males and females. According to Dr. Gary F. Gordon, M.D. (founder and president of the International College of Advanced Longetivity Medicine in Chicago), maca root may work by normalizing our steroid hormones like testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen-- this implies that\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eit balances the reproductive systems of both men and women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethat it has the facility to forestall the hormonal changes of aging (e.g. ease menopausal symptoms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eit boosts sexual drive (for both sexes);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eit may help improve fertility in women \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of this is not to say that maca is magical and a cure-all for sexual dysfunction or fertility issues; but as a part of a well-planned, guided supplementation regimen maca can produce amazing results!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is it good for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esupports fertility and general reproductive health\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eincreasing sexual drive \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eproviding a wide array of nutrients to the body \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat else you might like to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is important to understand that herbs work by restoring balance to the body. This means that you usually have to take an herb or a formula for a longer period of time than you would with pharmaceuticals in order to get results-- usually at least a month, and often times longer than that... it all depends on the individual and the nature of the ailment being addressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaca root \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Lepidium meyenii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirections for use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShake Well before each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaintenance Serving\u003c\/em\u003e: Dissolve 1-2 droppers (1\/2 tsp.) in warm water or juice 2-3 times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAugmented Serving\u003c\/em\u003e: Take 1 full tsp. 2 to 3 times daily in warm water or juice or as directed by a qualified herbalist familiar with the use of Chinese herbs and formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo evaporate alcohol place in hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"root + spring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055537668408,"sku":"72831-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/3942\/9688\/files\/LepidiumMeyeniiTincture1ozBottle.jpg?v=1781033759","url":"https:\/\/shoprootandspringoods.com\/products\/maca-root-lepidium-meyenii-herbal-tincture","provider":"root + spring","version":"1.0","type":"link"}