Dietary Supplement Tonic for Stamina Maca (Lepidium meyenii) comes from a hearty root that grows in the high Andes Mountains of South America. Native Peruvians traditionally used Maca for its energy and stamina effects. Did you know? Maca, a member of the radish family, has been a forgotten herb until recently. However, the indigenous people of Peru have used Maca for centuries for its nutritional and aphrodisiac qualities. Health & longevity through the healing power of nature - that's what it means to Trust the Leaf. Our Maca root is carefully tested and produced to certified quality standards. 1-800-9NATURE Take 1 capsule three times daily, preferably with food. 2009 Nature's Way Products, Inc.