Maca Slices (Lepidium meyenii) — Dried Peruvian Maca Root Slices, 160g Bottle

Maca Slices (Lepidium meyenii) are the dried root slices of a revered high-altitude adaptogenic botanical known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Mǎ Kǎ (玛咖). Native to the Peruvian Andes and cultivated in Yunnan, China, Maca has been prized for centuries as a warming, vitality-supporting food herb traditionally used to nourish kidney essence, support healthy energy, and promote overall resilience. Its nature is warm and slightly sweet, making it a grounding yet energizing herb for daily nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional kidney-nourishing food herb
• Dried Maca root slices from Yunnan
• Lepidium meyenii botanical identity
• 160g bottled pack, new-crop quality
• Suitable for tea, soup, and decoction

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale cream to light tan color, firm yet slightly fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma with subtle notes of malt and root. When decocted or steeped, the slices soften and release a gentle, slightly sweet and nutty flavor with a warm, grounding mouthfeel, blending well with other herbs without overpowering the brew.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and decoction blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Daily wellness tonic formulas
• Seasonal slow-cooking

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Maca slices are decocted into soups, tonics, and longevity formulas to support daily vitality and resilience. It is a common ingredient in warming winter broths, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, and Chinese yam. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other adaptogenic herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion that grounds and energizes.

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