Brassicaceae

Mustard family

1 medicinal plant in this family

Plants

Maca

Lepidium meyenii

Andean tradition: consumed by Incan warriors before battle for energy and strengthPeruvian highland medicine: fertility enhancer for both men and women; root given to livestock to improve reproductionTraditional use for altitude sickness and fatigue at high elevation among Quechua peoples

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