Lepidium meyenii

Used by 1 tradition1 compound

Common Names

english: Maca, Peruvian Ginseng

quechua: Maca, Maka

spanish: Maca

latin_pharmaceutical: Lepidii Meyenii Tuber

Geographic Range: Peruvian Andes, exclusively at 3800-4500m elevation in Junín and Pasco regions. One of the highest-altitude food crops in the world.

Known Contraindications

• Hormone-sensitive conditions (theoretical concern)
• Hypertension (some stimulant effect at high doses)
• Should not be consumed fresh/raw (must be dried or cooked)
• Excessive use may cause agitation in hot-constitution individuals

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CAS: 883715-26-0

CYP Interaction Profile

Enzyme	Interaction
metabolism	Fatty acid amide — hepatic metabolism via amidase hydrolysis and CYP oxidation.
interactions	Minimal known drug interactions. Caution with hormone-sensitive conditions as a precaution.