Australian approved name (AAN): Lepidium meyenii
Common name/s and synonyms: Maca; Peruvian ginseng
Warnings and restrictions: Only for use in oral medicines when the plant part is tuber and the plant preparation is dry. The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 3.5g of Lepidium meyenii dried tuber (or its extract equivalent).
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active.