Maca is used as a folk remedy to increase stamina, energy, and
sexual virility and fertility. This root crop is consumed as food
for humans (eaten as any other vegetable food) as well as
livestock. It is taken as a as powdered maca root that can also be
added to smoothies, juice, and shakes and is good for raw food
diet. Maca is also available as a nutritional supplement (liquid
extract or pill form).