According to Inca legends, Maca was seen as a virility root crop that was used to maintain energy and increase endurance, stamina and physical capacity. Maca has been used traditionally in Peruvian medicine to maintain emotional wellbeing and has benefits in supporting women's health by regulating healthy menstrual cycles and relieving symptoms of menopause. Today, Maca is commonly used to support healthy sexual function, as an aphrodisiac to enhance the libido, and to support physical stamina.