Yunnan Black Maca Dried Slices (Lepidium meyenii) — Wild-Grown Food Herb for Tea, Soup & Tincture
Price range: $7.83 through $8.32
Description
Yunnan Black Maca Dried Slices (Lepidium meyenii) are the sun-dried root slices of a revered high-altitude food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hēi Mǎ Kǎ (黑玛咖). Grown in the mountains of Yunnan and traditionally called Maca or Peruvian Ginseng, black maca has been prized for centuries as a warming, vitality-supporting root used in teas, soups, and infused liquors. Its nature is warm and sweet, making it a gentle yet strengthening herb traditionally associated with supporting kidney qi, replenishing essence, and restoring daily vigor.
Key Selling Points
- Wild-grown black maca from Yunnan highlands
- Sun-dried whole root slices, 500g (1 jin) pack
- Traditional food herb for tea, soup, and infused liquor
- Naturally dried to preserve color, aroma, and texture
- Suitable for middle-aged and older adults
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve the root's deep charcoal-brown to near-black color, dense fibrous texture, and warm, earthy aroma with subtle notes of malt and cocoa. When simmered or steeped, the slices soften and release a mild, slightly sweet and nutty flavor with a gentle peppery finish, yielding a smooth amber-toned infusion that blends well with jujube, goji berry, and other warming herbs.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Root Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Black Maca |
| Botanical Name | Lepidium meyenii |
| Origin | Yunnan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g (1 jin) |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and daily infusion
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Traditional infused liquor (medicinal wine)
- Congee and grain porridge
- Blended with jujube, goji berry, and other warming herbs
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, black maca slices are simmered into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support daily vitality, especially during colder seasons. They are also traditionally steeped in liquor as an infused wine, or brewed alone and blended with jujube, goji berry, and longan for a nourishing daily tea. In the Yunnan highlands, maca root has long been cooked into broths and grain dishes as a strengthening food for older adults and those recovering from seasonal fatigue.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Yunnan Black Maca?
A: Yunnan Black Maca is the sun-dried root slice of Lepidium meyenii, a high-altitude food herb traditionally known as Hēi Mǎ Kǎ (黑玛咖). It is a food herb used in teas, soups, and infused liquors.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of black maca?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, black maca is associated with warming the body, supporting kidney qi, and replenishing essence. It is often used in soups and teas for daily vitality support, especially for middle-aged and older adults.
Q: How do I use dried black maca slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, brew them in hot water as a tea, or steep them in liquor as a traditional infused wine. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Specifications | Black maca tablets 0 5kg, Black maca 0 5kg |
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