TONGKAT ALI
Also known as Malaysian ginseng
Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia), originates from Southeast Asia and has a history of use in Southeast Asian traditional medicine. It is native to countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Although sometimes called Malaysian ginseng, it is not a true ginseng but is named as such for its similar medicinal properties. It belongs to the Simaroubaceae family, and its root has been used for centuries for its diverse health benefits.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongkat Ali is sweet, bitter, pungent, and plain, with tropism towards the kidney, spleen, and liver meridians. It is used to tonify kidney and replenish essence, invigorate spleen and replenish Qi, and soothe liver and relieve depression.
Health benefits:
• Malaria, dysentery, intestinal worms, diarrhoea, indigestion
• Relief of fever, jaundice
• Topical for relief of headaches and stomach aches
For Men:
• Increases testosterone
• Improves sperm quality
• Increased libido
• Fat loss and muscle gain
• Improves bone health
For women:
• Stress – regulates cortisol
• Energy boost
• Weight control
• Increased libido
• Post-partum recovery