Maca
(Lepidium Meyenii Walp)
(AKA Lepidium Peruvianum Chacon)

Peruvian Maca  root plant is both a food and an herb. It grows at elavations of 14,000 ft. above sea level, making it the highest grown cultivated plant in the world. The seeds of the Maca plant were first collected and planted 10,000 years ago.

During the Inca Reign, the Inca Ruler withdrew the Maca roots produced from general trade and restricted their use to the nobility and the warriors. The warriors were given Maca before battle to increase their strength and endurance. However, after conquering the opposing peoples, the Inca warriors were prohibited from eating Maca. This was to protect the women from their conquerors powerful sexual drive.

After the Spanish Conquest of the Incas in the 16th century, the king of Spain demanded that part of his tribute be given in Maca roots. This was reserved for the Spanish Royalty to be consumed for increased sexual energy and health.