What is tongkat ali?
Also known as Eurycoma Longifolia, Long Jack, Pasak Bumi and Malaysian Ginseng. The herb is a slim and slender tree that grows along the hills of the rainforests of Southeastern Asia. In Malay means “Ali’s Walking Stick”. The tree can grow up to about 12 meters in height. Unlike most trees, the root grows straight into the deep ground penetrating into the soil to obtain its nutrients. The active ingredients are compound and concentrated in the roots of the herb.
The documented use dates back more than two century, have been used in traditional medicinal recipes for men and women as an aphrodisiac, promoting and improving health, increasing strength and libido. Natives of Riau use this herb for the treatment of malaria.
Other names: Eurycoma longifolia, Long Jack, pasak bumi, tung saw