Maca and Aguaje Capsules: Two Peruvian Ingredients in One Daily Routine

by Mother Nature Organics 0 comment(s) Oct 10, 2026

The short answer: The Vital Women Harmony Duo pairs two Peruvian ingredients from opposite ends of the country: aguaje, the fruit of an Amazon palm, and maca, a root grown above 4,000 meters in the Andes. You get Aguaje Capsules (1,000 mg per 2 capsules) and USDA Organic Maca Root Capsules (1,600 mg raw tricolor maca per 2 capsules), each 120 count, for $29.95 instead of $49.90 bought separately.

Mother Nature Organics Aguaje Capsules and Organic Maca Root Capsules bottles

A closer look at our organic maca root capsules next to whole maca roots (no sound).

What is aguaje?

Aguaje (Mauritia flexuosa), also called buriti or moriche, is the fruit of a tall palm that grows in the flooded forests of the Amazon. The fruit is oval, about 5 to 7 cm long, with a dark red-brown scaly peel and yellow-to-orange pulp. In Iquitos it is sold in markets and street stalls, eaten fresh or blended into a chilled drink called aguajina. Learn more in aguaje fruit explained.

What is maca?

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable in the broccoli and radish family, grown on the high plateaus of central Peru. Roots come in yellow, red and black. Our maca capsules hold a raw blend of all three colors, never gelatinized, with nothing to mix or taste.

What exactly is in the Duo?

	Aguaje Capsules	Organic Maca Root Capsules
Ingredient	Aguaje fruit powder (Mauritia flexuosa), Peru	Raw red, yellow and black maca root, Peru
Per serving	1,000 mg (2 capsules)	1,600 mg (2 capsules)
Bottle	120 ct, 60 servings	120 ct, 60 servings
Capsule	Vegetable cellulose	Vegan pullulan
Bought separately	$24.95	$24.95

The Duo is $29.95, about $0.25 per day for both at the label servings (Oct 2026 list prices).

How do you build a daily routine with both?

Take each as directed on its label; many customers take 2 of each with water alongside a meal.
Keep both bottles together where you eat breakfast so you remember.
One order lasts about 2 months (60 servings each).
If you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication, ask a qualified professional first.

Three recipes that use the capsule contents

You can twist open capsules and stir the powder into food.

Amazon-Andes smoothie: 1 cup frozen mango, ½ banana, 1 cup coconut milk, contents of 2 maca capsules and 2 aguaje capsules; blend 45 seconds.
Yogurt bowl: ¾ cup yogurt, 1 tsp honey, contents of 2 maca capsules, granola and berries.
Aguajina-style cooler: 1 cup cold water, juice of ½ lime, 1 tsp cane sugar, contents of 2 aguaje capsules; stir well and serve over ice.

More maca ideas: cacao oat maca cookies.

What are common mistakes?

Confusing aguaje fruit with açaí (a different Amazon palm)
Buying maca capsules without checking whether they are raw or gelatinized
Storing bottles in a humid bathroom; keep them in a cool, dark, dry place

Frequently asked questions

Is the Duo two separate bottles?

Yes: one 120-count bottle of Aguaje Capsules and one 120-count bottle of USDA Organic Maca Root Capsules.

Where are aguaje and maca from?

Both are from Peru: aguaje from the Amazon lowlands, maca from the central Andes.

Are the capsules vegan?

Yes. Aguaje uses a vegetable cellulose capsule and maca a vegan pullulan capsule.

What customers say

Woman blending a smoothie in a bright kitchen with a bag of Mother Nature Organics organic maca root powder (lifestyle photo, not the reviewer)

Woman holding a bag of Mother Nature Organics Organic Red Maca Powder (lifestyle photo, not the reviewer)

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