Lepidium meyenii or Maca is a herb that grows high up in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Also known as Peruvian ginseng, Maca root was believed by the Incas to be a powerful aphrodisiac and was used as a natural remedy for a number of conditions. Amazing Formulas Maca root capsules is made with organically grown Maca. It is free of artificial fillers or chemicals making is easy to incorporate this amazing root into your diet.