Black Maca Slices 500g Dried Lepidium Meyenii Root for Tea and Culinary Use

Black Maca Slices, known in TCM as Hei Ma Ka (黑玛咖), from Lepidium meyenii, are dried slices of the maca root prepared by low-temperature drying. Traditionally valued as a nourishing tonic herb, maca is considered mildly warming in nature and is commonly used in herbal teas, soups, and culinary preparations. This 500 gram pack of selected-grade slices suits daily wellness routines for adults and older adults.

Key Selling Points

• Selected-grade black maca root cut into large dried slices
• Botanical source Lepidium meyenii with Chinese name Hei Ma Ka (黑玛咖)
• Low-temperature drying helps retain the root's natural character
• Traditionally used as a nourishing tonic in TCM and Andean herbal practice
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, soups, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a dark brown to near-black color with a firm, dense texture and a faint earthy, radish-like aroma. When steeped or simmered, they typically yield a mildly malty, earthy taste with subtle sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and broths alongside meats or other herbs
• Add to congee or porridge during cooking
• Use in culinary recipes as a nourishing root ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, maca is traditionally associated with nourishing the body and supporting vitality, and it is often prepared by steeping in hot water, simmering in soups, or cooking with grains. It is commonly paired with goji berries, red dates, or ginseng in tonic recipes, and is especially popular in autumn and winter nourishing dishes for adults and older adults.

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