Peruvian-ginseng
Lepidium meyenii
Lepidium meyenii, conocido comúnmente como Maca, es una planta nativa de los altos Andes del Perú. Tradicionalmente, no se ha documentado extensamente para usos medicinales específicos; sin embargo, sus raíces y hojas han sido consumidas en las dietas locales durante siglos debido a su valor nutricional.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
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Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- El tratamiento con emulsión nano de Maca negra mostró tendencias a un aumento del peso corporal, niveles de testosterona y flujo sanguíneo testicular, junto con defensas antioxidantes mejoradas en conejos hembras productoras.
- The study successfully isolated lepidilines A-D from Lepidium meyenii using CPC and HPLC, with lepidiline B showing the highest cytotoxic potential against neuroblastoma cell lines.
- Este estudio destaca los componentes químicos y métodos de análisis para evaluar Lepidium meyenii, enfatizando macamidas, macaenosas, glucósidos isocianólicos y alcaloides.
- El estudio mostró que la suplementación con nutracéuticos (grupos WITH y LEPI) mostró algunos mejoramientos en las variables sexuales-testiculares en comparación con el grupo control, sin efectos significativos sobre las variables corporales o metabólicas.
- El estudio mostró que el contenido de macamidas y macaenos difiere entre el Maca de la provincia de Yunnan en China y Cerro de Pasco en el centro del Perú, permitiendo una diferenciación exitosa mediante PCA.
Frequently asked questions
What is Peruvian-ginseng?
Peruvian-ginseng (Lepidium meyenii) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Peruvian-ginseng?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Peruvian-ginseng; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El tratamiento con emulsión nano de Maca negra mostró tendencias a un aumento del peso corporal, niveles de testosterona y flujo sanguíneo testicular, junto con defensas antioxidantes mejoradas en conejos hembras productoras.
How strong is the evidence for Peruvian-ginseng?
The strongest finding for Peruvian-ginseng carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Peruvian-ginseng safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Peruvian-ginseng in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Peruvian-ginseng interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Peruvian-ginseng in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Peruvian-ginseng?
Peruvian-ginseng is also known as: Мака перуанская, Maca.
Is Peruvian-ginseng a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Fuentes
- T2 Purification of Lepidilines A, B, C, and D from Lepidium meyenii Walpers by Centrifugal Partition Chromatography Followed by Semi-Preparative HPLC and Preliminary Evaluation of Anticancer Activity Against Neuroblastoma Cell Lines. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Analysis of Macamides and Macaenes in Maca from Different Origins. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Maca (Lepidium meyenii) as a Functional Food and Dietary Supplement: A Review on Analytical Studies. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Nutraceutical Supplementation + Holstein Feed Surplus in Rams: Corporal, Metabolic, and Testicular Volumetry-Sperm Variables; The Robin Hood Effect. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Influence of black Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) nano-emulsion on growth parameters, circulating testosterone, testicular vascular dynamics, and antioxidant defences in New Zealand white rabbit bucks. literature abstract metadata