TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Maca

TCM Nature: Warm

TCM Taste: Sweet

TCM Meridian Affinity: Spleen, Kidney

Benefits:

·       Builds Qi

·       Builds Blood

·       Tonifies Kidney

·       Supports Kidney Jing

·       Harmonizes Triple Jiao

·       Treats infertility and impotence

·       Regulates menstrual disorders

·       Alleviates menopausal symptoms

·       Builds stamina

·       Treats chronic fatigue syndrome

·       Uplifts mood

Spirituality:

The Incan people considered maca their most sacred plant, calling it the "food of the brain". They believed it brought balance and happiness to the body during times of stress.

In Western practices, maca is sometimes used in fertility magic and as an aphrodisiac in sex magic or tantric rituals.

Read more about TCM Herbal Medicine Prescription on my TCM Wellness page.

Further reading:

• Everything you need to know about Acupuncture

• Bird’s Nest - Skincare vs Edible

• Supermarket Herbs - Ashwagandha

• Supermarket Herbs - Orange

• Supermarket Herbs - Congee

• Supermarket Herbs - Rice

• TCM Wellness Women’s Health

• TCM Wellness Nervous System Disorders Management

• TCM Wellness Digestive Health

• Acupuncture Slimming

• TCM Pain Management

• Adrenal Fatigue

• Women’s Health: Menstrual Cycle and Intuitive Wisdom