[Latin Name] Valerian Officinalis I.

[Specification] Velerenic acid 0.8% HPLC

[Appearance] Brown powder

Plant Part Used: Root

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Valerian?]

Valerian root (valeriana officinalis) is derived from a plant native to Europe and Asia. The root of this plant has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for various ailments including sleep problems, digestive problems, and disorders of the nervous system, headaches, and arthritis. It is believed that valerian root has an impact on the availability of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain.

[Function]

1. Beneficial for insomnia
2. FOR ANXIETY
3. AS A SEDATIVE
4. FOR OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)
5. FOR DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
6. FOR MIGRAINE FEADACHES
7. FOR HYPERACTIVITY AND FOCUS IN CHILDREN

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From the label:
UPC: 610764010759 Supplement Facts Serving Size 1 Can (8fl oz) (240 mL) Amount Per Serving % DV* Calories 0 0% Total Carbohydrates 0g 0% Sugars 0g 0% Total Fat 1g 1% Proprietary Blend less than 20% AEX (Arginine Ethyl Ester HCL) ** Vitex Agnus Castus ** Cnidium Monnier ** Di-Allyaldisulpide ** Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 378% Icariin ** Cistanches Extract ** Long Jack (Eurycoma Longifolia Jack) ** L-Norvaline ** Zinc Mono Methionine Aspartate 100% Yohimbine HCL ** *

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When we went to Peru, the Land of the Incas. Our guide pointed out crops of Maca and its use by The Incas.
Maca is a root crop growing on high elevations. Lot of studies on Maca are done in Peru. Physicians, nutritionists, herbalist and tribes in Peru have lot of experience with Maca. Maca has lot of phytonutrients, alkaloids, Amino acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. It also has Vitamins, minerals, phytosterols, and glucosinates. It contains calcium, magnesium and silica. Maca also has BITC (benzylisothiocyanate) which in certain doses may have anti-cancer activity.
Maca is available in capsules or in powder form where it is used to make smoothies.
BENEFITS OF MACA
It provides energy without caffeine or processed sugar
Maca helps function of Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Gland axis
Maca has been used as an adaptogenic (allowing humans to adapt to changing inner and outer conditions of body) herb
Maca may help in following conditions:
1. PMS (or PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
2. Menopause
3. Increase Stamina
4. Fatigue
5. Boost libido. (Dr. Calderon, LIMA)
6. Andean people have used it to strengthen ski, bones and nails.

BASIC MACA SMOOTHIE:
2 teaspoonful of organic Maca powder.
8oz of any juice or milk or nut milk
½ cup of ice
½ of peeled banana or ½ un-skinned apple or any fruit
Blend to consistency you like. Smoothie is ready
To make it more gourmet or special, you can add 1 teaspoon of Camus berry powder or Maqui berry powder to the smoothie.
Remember Maca provides lot of energy so drink it in the morning.
I have not heard or read any downsides of Maca. Avoid Maca, Camus, or Maqui if pregnant or nursing and if you want to use it, contact your physician. Maca and its uses are not evaluated by FDA and this information is not meant to evaluate, diagnose or treat health conditions.