Uses for Tongkat Ali
Tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a tree native to Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The root of the tree contains compounds called quassinoids and alkaloids and is the part of the tree that is used medicinally. Tongkat ali is typically consumed in dietary supplements, tea, energy beverages, or in coffee drinks. Other names for tongkat ali include Eurycoma longifolia Jack, longjack, long jack, payung ali, Malaysian ginseng, tung saw, umpudumaidu, and wonod mondou. Uses for Tongkat Ali In alternative medicine, tongkat ali is said to raise testosterone levels, promote muscle strength, and address a number of conditions such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, fatigue, and stress. 1) Erectile Dysfunction and Low Libido Tongkat ali is often touted as a remedy for erectile dysfunction. There’s some preliminary evidence that it may help. For instance, a small study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, resea