what is maca
Maca is a plant that grows in central Peru in the high plateaus of the Andes mountains. It has been cultivated as a vegetable crop in Peru for at least 3000 years.Maca is a relative of the radish and has an odor similar to butterscotch. Its root is used to make medicine.Maca is used for âtired blood â (anemia); chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); and enhancing energy, stamina, athletic performance, memory, and fertility.aca is a relative of the radish and has an odor similar to butterscotch. Its root is used to make medicine. Maca is used for âtired blood â (anemia); chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); and enhancing energy, stamina, athletic performance, memory, and fertility.