Yunnan Maca Dried Slices 500g Huize Origin Traditional Maca for Infused Wine and Tea

Maca Dried Slices, known in TCM as Ma Jia (玛咖), from Lepidium meyenii, the dried root of the maca plant. Sourced from Huize in Yunnan and carefully dried into firm slices, this root is traditionally valued in Andean and Chinese herbal practice as a nourishing tonic food. Traditionally associated with supporting vitality and stamina, it is commonly simmered in soups, steeped in tea, or infused in wine. Store refrigerated and consult a professional before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yunnan maca dried slices sourced from the Huize growing region
• Made from the root of Lepidium meyenii, dried for convenient storage and use
• Traditionally valued as a nourishing tonic in herbal food practice
• Versatile form suitable for infused wine, tea, soups, and decoctions
• Sold as a 500g bag of dried edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with a firm, dry texture and a faintly earthy, radish-like aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a mild, slightly sweet and malty taste with subtle earthy undertones.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and slow-simmered broths
• Infuse in grain liquor or wine for traditional maca wine
• Simmer into congee or tonic decoctions

Traditional Uses

In traditional herbal practice, maca root has long been used as a nourishing food and tonic, often simmered in soups, steeped in tea, or soaked in wine to draw out its properties. It is traditionally associated with supporting energy, stamina, and vitality, and is commonly paired with other tonic roots such as ginseng or goji berries in seasonal wellness preparations.

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