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Meaning of ayak willku




Danilo Enrique Noreña Benítez

ayak willku
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It is one of the common names in Peru of an edible and medicinal plant. It is also called maca, maca-maca, ayak chichira or Maino. Its scientific name is Lepidium meyenii of the Brassicaceae family. Since ancient times, it is consumed by indigenous peoples to increase the physical and mental ability. It is shown that increases the bilirubin in the body. It was considered sacred and a gift from the gods.

  



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