Ajos Sacha Roots Bulk Powder

Ajos Sacha (Mansoa alliacea) roots  – 32 oz. (1 kg.) bulk powder. 

Bulk orders are prepared once a week (Thursdays). Each order is prepared in the order it is received. Cut-off time for bulk orders is each Thursday at 10 AM EST. Orders received after 10 AM EST ship the following week. Thank you for your understanding. 

Our bulk items are not intended for sale to other manufacturers, but to consumers and practitioners. Manufacturers should check with us before placing an order. 

Preparations

Ajos sacha (a Spanish name meaning ‘false garlic’) is widely known in Peru as a medicinal vine exuding the distinctive odor of garlic. Not surprisingly, it contains some of the same odoriferous sulfur-containing chemicals found in garlic, such as alliin and allyl sulphides. 

The root is prepared as a cold maceration. The advantage of the powdered root is that no maceration is required. Using a glass or enamel ware container, place 9 grams of the powdered root in 2 cups of cold water, cover the container to avoid contaminants, and let it sit in your refrigerator for at least 2 and up to 3 days. Before use, pour the liquid through a fine mesh screen to remove the woody particles. Alternatively, the powdered root could be placed in a fine mesh bag or mesh tea ball before allowing it to soak in cold water. 

The cold water infusion is taken at a dosage of 1 cup 2 or 3 times daily. The recipe above will supply about 2 cups. To make a larger supply, simply increase the amounts of powder and cold water accordingly, and refrigerate unused portions in a well sealed container. 

Caution: Not for internal use during pregnancy or lactation. If you are taking medications or have a medical condition, consult with a health care professional before use. Keep this product out of the reach of children.