Botanical Name: Eurycoma longifolia

Common Name:

English: Tong kat ali, Long Jack
Also, known as: Plaa Lai Phueak, Pasak Bumi, Piak, Tung Saw and Cay Ba Binh, Akar Pasak Bumi, Ali's Umbrella, Ali's Walking Stick, Batang Pasak Bumi, Bedara Pahit, Canne d'Ali, Cay ba binh, Eurycoma, Eurycoma Longifolia Jack, Ginseng de Malaisie, Ian-don, Jelaih, Kayu Dali, Local Ginseng, Longjack, Malaysian Ginseng, Natural Viagra, Payung Ali, Penawar Pahit, Pokok Jelas, Pokok Syurga, Sengkayap, Setunjang Bumi, Tung Saw, Umpudumaidu, and Wonod Mondou, Tongkat Ali, Bidara Pahit, Payong Ali, Penawa Pahit

Origin: Indonesia

Harvested: Wild

Parts Used: Root

General Information:

Eurycoma longifolia, is a popular medicinal plant in the family of Simaroubaceae. Most of the plants in this family generally have bitter taste caused by the presence of quassinoid which contributes most of their pharmaceutical properties. It is highly demanded due to its tremendous health benefits and thus its preparations are currently available in the health food market in the form of raw crude powder where the root is dried and grinded without involving any other chemical processing procedures. Traditionally, almost all the parts of this plant are used for various therapeutic purposes, but the root part is the most valuable components that contained the highest concentration of quassinoid.

Eurycoma longifolia, is an evergreen slow growing shrub tree which can attain a maximum height of 10-15 m tall and start to develop fruit at an approximate age of 2-3 years. Its alternate, stalked pinnate leaves are up to 90-100 cm long. Its leathery leaflets are lance- to egg-shaped, dark green above, mid-green below, 5-15 cm long and 1-5 cm wide. Flowers are bell-shaped, greenish white to greenish red or purple, 6-8 mm wide, with petals that are 4-5 by 1-3 mm, and develop each into 1–5 fruits which are oblong. They are green when unripe and turns red after ripening. The flowers are dioecious in nature - male and female reproductive parts are borne or produce on different trees and produced large panicles.

How to use:

Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water. Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes. Strain and squeeze out as much as liquid as possible and enjoy!

Tips:

You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with a bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder and or licorice root powder.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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Tong Kat Ali Root Cut