Maca and cacao are two of the world’s most unique and powerful medicinal superfoods. Maca root only grows above 3800m in the small region of Junin, Peru. As a medicinal it has been at the centre of Inca culture, history and spirituality for over 2000 years. Its traditional uses have been for the treatment of mental health, hormone balance, menopause, PMS, fatigue, fertility, sexual dysfunction, libido, pain and even cancer. Cacao grows in the Amazon jungle of Peru and is a powerful antioxidant, energising and uplifting plant that is used to open the heart. For the people of Peru maca and cacao have great medicinal, cultural and spiritual significance.
Serving suggestions: Take 1.5-2 tsp per day as a dietary supplement. Add to smoothies, cereal, porridge, yoghurt or juice for a powerful nutrient boost. Alternatively, drink straight as a tea or combine in a herbal infusion with or without nut milk and sweetener.
