Remedies Using Tongkat Ali

Tongkat ali is the Malaysian name for eurycoma longifolia jack. In Indonesia it is called pasak bumi. It is known as the Malaysian ginseng because of its aphrodisiac effect. The medicinal value of the eurycoma longifolia is found in the root.

Malaysian researchers have done several studies on eurycoma longifolia. The results showed that the root of eurycoma longifolia was able to increase testosterone level, improve semen quantity and sperm concentration. The research also found that eurycoma longifolia may help treat male infertility and erectile dysfunction. The compounds present in eurycoma are also able to enhance libido and increase energy and stamina.

Eurycoma longifolia contains a compound called eurycomanone. This cytotoxic compound has been shown to be effective in destroying the parasite that causes malaria. It also has anti cancer property. Eurycoma longifolia extract is also used as a remedy to treat bleeding gums,cough, dysentery, fever, headache, intestinal worms, mouth ulcers and stomach upset in many of the South East Asian countries.

Taking eurycoma longifolia jack may help enhance athletic performance and endurance. It also has the ability to increase muscle strength and size because of its ability to increase testosterone level. This is one of the reasons why some body building supplements add eurycoma longifolia jack as one of its ingredients.

Eurycoma longifolia jack root is easily available in countries like Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. The most popular method people in these regions consume it is by drinking the coffee with the root extract. However, most people don't know that the concentration or strength of the root extract is rather low. So, it is actually more beneficial to take the root extract in powdered form, liquid extract, capsules or tables.

This is because eurycoma longifolia jack root with strength below the 1:50 ratio isn't sufficient to produce the expected benefits especially as an aphrodisiac. What the figures mean is for every 1 gram of the root extract, 50 grams of aged root was used. If you want to take tongkat ali supplement, look for the strength that states from 1:50 to 1:200. The latter is the highest concentration and will produce the most potent effect.

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