Yacón o aricoma (Polymnia sonchifolia)
Food Supplement. Food low in calories and fat, ideal for people who follow diets to lose weight. Has antidiabetic properties, provides relief to gastrointestinal problems, such as kidneys and rejuvenating the skin.

Quinua (Chenopodium quinoa)It is found between the 2800 to 3800 masl at temperatures of 13o to 20o C. The rainfed crops are based on rain water. Rustic Plant, in diverse variety, tamed by the Andean culture. It is one of the cereals of good protein content, source of amino acids

Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum)It is of 2.800 to 3.800 m.a.s.l. Is consumed cooked or boiled, in sweet with milk. The consumption of mashua prevents the prostatitis is an extraordinary and diuretic.

El Hecampuri(Gentianella alborosea)
It is a native plant of the sierra of Peru, grows between 3.500 and 4.300 meters above sea level. It is a great regulator of the metabolism of fats, which was the reason why he was used to help reduce obesity.

Aguaymanto By be digestive tract, helps prevent cancer of the stomach, colon and intestine. Reconstructs and strengthens the optic nerve. Externally applied its juice cures the eye cataracts. Rich in vitamin C (high ascorbic acid content).

Ichu :It is the typical plant of the altiplano (lake . The ichu grass is a plant of first importance in this region because it is not only the livestock forage (llama, alpaca, vicuña, sheep, etc. ), but it is also used to make the roofs of the houses, the adobe bricks (clay dried) and used as fuel