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TONGKAT ALI
Eurycoma
Longifolia Jack or Tongkat Ali (literally means Ali’s walking stick in Malay)
as it is popularly called in Malaysia, is a small tree that grows to no taller
than 12 meters. It has narrow
leaves about 5 -20cm long and 1.5-6cm wide with pale green color at its lower
surface, flowers that are heterosexual and roots of high medicinal values. It
is called “Piak” in Singapore, “Tung Saw” in Thailand and “Pasak Bumi”
in Indonesia.
There
have been quite a few studies with this plant. The effects of eurycoma were
studied on the libido of sexually experienced male rats after dosing them with
200, 400 and 800 mg/kg body weight twice daily for 10 days. Results showed that
eurycoma produced a dose-dependent increase in mounting frequency of the treated
animals. Further studies also showed that eurycoma promoted the growth of both
ventral prostate and seminal vesicles.
Besides being famed as aphrodisiac, those who have consumed Tongkat Ali also claim that it vitalizes the body, helps digestion and prevents tiredness, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
“Tongkat Ali
is an effective aphrodisiac.” (Research paper)
Ang HH -
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Science Malaysia, Penang,
Malaysia,
“Tongkat Ali
may be effective against cancer and HIV.” (Report dated 21 July 2002)
Elizabeth
John; K.T. Chelvi – Malaysia / Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
“Tongkat
Ali (Ali's walking stick) can become the king of Malaysian herbs"
Syed Kamaruddin Wazir, chief operating officer - Malaysian Herbal Council
Availability:
Small wood pieces, 0.5 x 2cm in size.
Preparation:
Put about 6 - 10 pieces of Tongkat Ali wood pieces into a cup of boiled water.
Cover the cup for 5 – 15min. Serve before
consumption.
Caution:
For safety, take only the drinks immediately after preparation and dispose off
the residue after consumption. Never leave it overnight before consumption and
take no more than 4 times per week.
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