Maca Dried Slices 500g Yellow Maca Root Maca Lepidium Meyenii Herbal Tonic Slices for Tea Soup and Decoction

Maca Dried Slices, known in TCM as Ma Ka (玛卡), from Lepidium meyenii, the dried root of the maca plant cut into convenient slices. Traditionally valued as a nourishing tonic herb, maca is considered mildly warming in nature and is traditionally associated with supporting vitality and stamina. These dried slices are suitable for teas, soups, and decoctions as part of a balanced wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried yellow maca root slices cut from whole maca roots
• Botanical source Lepidium meyenii known in Chinese as Ma Ka 玛卡
• Traditionally used as a nourishing tonic in Chinese herbal practice
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the root
• Versatile slices suitable for tea soup and herbal decoction

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to golden color with a firm dry texture and a faintly earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped they typically yield a mild malty taste with subtle earthy and slightly sweet notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in soups with meats or vegetables
• Steep in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or porridge during cooking
• Use in slow-cooked herbal decoctions

Traditional Uses

In traditional herbal practice maca root is regarded as a nourishing tonic and is traditionally associated with supporting energy and stamina. The dried slices are commonly simmered in soups, added to congee, or steeped as a tea, and are often paired with other tonic roots such as ginseng or goji berries in seasonal wellness preparations.

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