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Herbs > Tongkat Ali
Also known as Eurycoma and Longifolia Jack
 Tongkat Ali is a tall slender shrub which grows wild along the hilly slopes of the rainforests of S.E.Asia
and in Malaysia it is sometimes referred to as the 'herb of a hundred healing
qualities' by the people of south-east Asia. It has of late been identified as
also having unique male sexuality improvement qualities.
Research has shown that Eurycoma Longifolia Jack contains several
phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that increase the level of
testosterone the sex hormone required for male sexual functions, It
is also required in the development of the sexual organ and the
brain.
The New Straits Sunday Times reported on 30.5.99. That according to Dr.
Johan Mohd Saad of University Malaya, male mice dosed with Eurycoma
Longifolia extract became sexually hyperactive and mounted on female
mice more frequently. The sperm count and vigour of the sperm
increased compared to mice not given the dose.
Testosterone level decreases steadily with age. The level of
testosterone is at its peak at 100% around age 20, and ends at only
20% - 50% at age 80. According to recent studies, on the average,
testosterone levels drop 2% yearly. In fact many men's testosterone
levels languish to below the deficient threshold of 350ng/ml at age
50 to 60. Normally, 500-1, 100ng/ml of testosterone should be in the
blood. (Dr. Suhaimi Muhammad, Institut Teknologi MARA, Pahang
Branch).
In Malaysia, Tongkat Ali has been found to contain quassinoids and
research has confirmed that isolated constituents as well as whole
plant extract have many medicinal values. Some of the benefits
include:
- Improves Energy, Performance and Endurance
- As a potent Aphrodisiac (enhances sexual prowess) (Dr H.H. Ang et
al)
- Anti-viral (K.L. Chan et al)
- Anti-malarial (Chan et al. 1986 & 1989, Kardono et al. 1991)
- Anti-pyretic activity (K. L. Chan, S. P. Lee & K. H. Yuen)
- Antihistaminic (allergic-reactions) (M.Rajen, 21-6-98)
- Anti-ulcer (Tada at al. 1991)
- Anti-anxiety (Japan Journal of Pharmacology)
- Cytotoxic (anti-cancerous tumour) (Kardono et al, 1991)
- Anti-hypertensive (M. Rajen, 1998 Sunday Star)
- Anti-dysentery (M.Rajen, 1998 Sunday Star)
- Increases the efficiency of the healing system (M. Rajen, 1998)
- Improves physical and mental performances (M. Rajen, 1998)
- Enhances energy level ((M.Rajen, 1998 Sunday Star)
- As an adaptogen (reduces fatigue and exhaustion) (M. Rajen, 1998)
- Improves appetite and digestion (M.Rajen, 1998 Sunday Star)
- Tones skin and muscles (M. Rajen, 1998 Sunday Star)
- Improves immune system (M.Rajen, 1998 Sunday Star)
Tongkat Ali is used as an ingredient in products to stimulate
male libido and sexual function.
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