Maca Root Slices Hei Ma Ka 250g Dried Black Maca Herbal Slices for Decoction and Daily Use

Dried Black Maca Root Slices, known in TCM as Hei Ma Ka (黑玛卡), from Lepidium meyenii, the root of the maca plant. These hand-selected slices are a traditional Peruvian botanical widely used in Chinese herbal markets as a nourishing tonic food. Traditionally associated with supporting vitality and stamina in folk herbal practice, they are commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or steeped as an herbal infusion. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Dried black maca root slices hand-selected for quality
• Botanical source Lepidium meyenii known as Hei Ma Ka in Chinese herbal trade
• Traditionally valued as a nourishing tonic food in folk herbal practice
• Convenient sliced form ready for soups decoctions or infusions
• Food-grade agricultural product from mainland China

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a dark brown to blackish exterior with a firm dense texture and a faintly sweet earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped they typically yield a mild malty taste with subtle earthy undertones.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with poultry or pork for a nourishing broth
• Add to herbal decoctions in traditional folk preparations
• Steep slices in hot water as a simple herbal infusion
• Incorporate into congee or slow-cooked dishes for culinary use

Traditional Uses

In traditional folk herbal practice maca root has long been used as a nourishing food, often simmered in meat soups or combined with goji berries and other tonic herbs in slow decoctions. It is traditionally associated with supporting vitality and stamina, and is commonly enjoyed in autumn and winter as part of seasonal nourishing dishes.

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