Black Maca Dried Slices 500g Yunnan He Ma Ka Herbal Tea Slices

Black Maca Dried Slices, known in TCM as He Ma Ka (黑玛卡), from Lepidium meyenii, the dried root of maca cut into slices. Traditionally valued in herbal practice as a nourishing tonic food, maca is considered gently warming in nature. These selected Yunnan slices are suitable for tea, soups, or daily culinary use as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Selected black maca root slices from Yunnan, China
• Botanical source Lepidium meyenii, dried and sliced for easy use
• Traditionally used as a nourishing tonic in Chinese herbal practice
• Convenient slice form for steeping, simmering, or cooking
• 500g pack suitable for regular household herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a dark brown to blackish exterior with a firm, dense texture and a faint earthy, root-like aroma. When steeped or simmered, the infusion typically carries a mild, malty, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups or broths with meats or grains
• Add to congee or slow-cooked dishes for a nourishing touch
• Combine with other tonic herbs in traditional decoctions

Traditional Uses

In traditional herbal practice, maca root has long been used as a nourishing food and tonic, often simmered in soups, added to congee, or steeped as a warming daily tea. It is commonly paired with goji berries, red dates, or ginseng in tonic blends, and is especially popular in autumn and winter when warming, restorative foods are favored.

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