Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWIncreases libido, virility. Eases hormonal PMS; reduces menopausal hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety by acting on HPA-axis (doesn't have phytoestrogens). SUGGESTED USE
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The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Here are the herbal actions of Maca: BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.ADAPTOGENHerbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.LOWERS-THYROIDReduces thyroid function. Useful for people with hyperthyroid.STRONG ANTIANDROGEN Reduces androgen (testosterone), which can reduce excess growth, drive, and libido. Helpful for prostate enlargement. ANTI-ESTROGENICReduces estrogen, which reduces thickness of the uterus endometrium, pelvic congestive disorders like fibroids, and frequently dysmenorrhea as well.APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.![]() Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Maca with these FoodsAlmonds Almonds has these Actions in CommonAphrodisiac, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Tonic, NutritiveLamb's Quarters Lamb's Quarters has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, TonicAlfalfa Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts has these Actions in CommonEstrogenic, Nutritive, Anti-estrogenic, Stimulates-energySesame Seeds Sesame Seeds has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Tonic, NutritiveTahini Tahini has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, TonicGreen Tea Green Tea has these Actions in CommonLowers-thyroid, Antiandrogen, Stimulates-energy, BronchodilatorSesame Oil Sesame Oil has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, TonicStinging Nettles Stinging Nettles has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Antiandrogen, Tonic, Builds-staminaFenugreek Fenugreek has these Actions in CommonAphrodisiac, Stimulates-energy, Estrogenic, NutritiveSoy Beans Soy Beans has these Actions in CommonLowers-thyroid, Nutritive, EstrogenicPine Nuts Pine Nuts has these Actions in CommonBuilds-stamina, Nutritive, Stimulates-energyCompare Maca with these Herb SupplementsGinseng, Chinese Ginseng, Chinese has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Antiandrogen, Builds-stamina, Estrogenic, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, TonicRhodiola Rhodiola has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Builds-stamina, Estrogenic, Stimulates-energy, TonicBala Bala has these Actions in CommonAphrodisiac, Builds-stamina, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, TonicAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Adaptogen, AphrodisiacAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonTonic, Adaptogen, Aphrodisiac, Builds-stamina, NutritiveBalarishta- Vitality Tonic Balarishta- Vitality Tonic has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Builds-staminaShatavari Ghee Shatavari Ghee has these Actions in CommonAphrodisiac, Estrogenic, Nutritive, TonicRed Clover Red Clover has these Actions in CommonBronchodilator, Estrogenic, Nutritive, AntiandrogenSaw Palmetto Saw Palmetto has these Actions in CommonAntiandrogen, Aphrodisiac, Nutritive, TonicBlack Cohosh Black Cohosh has these Actions in CommonAnti-estrogenic, Bronchodilator, Estrogenic, TonicTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSMaca may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.WHAT'S NEXT? ![]() |