What is Tongkat Ali?

What is Tongkat Ali?

Tongkat Ali is actually an evergreen tree that grows in Malaysia and Indonesia. However, as a plant, it has high medicinal value and is widely used in our daily life. Because it can achieve very good results in treating and solving people's problems such as diabetes, hypertension, prostate and gout. Therefore, if it can be used correctly, it is very beneficial to our health and can also help treat prostatitis.

Tongkat Ali (or "Dongge Ali", scientific name Eurycoma longifolia, Malay Tongkat Ali, Indonesian Pasak Bumi) is a dioecious evergreen tree growing in Malaysia and Indonesia, known as the "Malaysian ginseng". Tongkat Ali grows in moist sandy soil in the primitive tropical rainforest near the equator in Southeast Asia, and generally matures after more than 5 years. The tree is 4-6 meters tall, up to 12 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of 8-10 centimeters and a maximum thickness of 15 centimeters. The branches are almost not forked, and the leaves grow on the top in an umbrella shape. Its roots are also unforked, and can go as deep as 2 meters into the ground.

Medical Uses:

Traditionally used for diabetes, hypertension, gout, prostate swelling and sexual dysfunction. Tongkat Ali root (especially the core) contains many phytochemicals that can increase the production of testosterone, which is a hormone required for male sexual function and the development of reproductive organs and brain. Hormones are biologically active substances that flow through the body with blood and act on cells, and are regulated by chemicals centered on the thalamus. Thyroid hormones, corticosteroids and sex hormones that have a greater impact on personality are also closely related to sensation seeking.

Tongkat Ali Benefits:

1. Improve male prostate disease and enhance kidney function.

2. Increase male testosterone secretion and improve sexual ability

3. Relieve diabetes, high blood sugar, high blood lipids and high blood pressure.

4. Enhance immunity, improve physical function, refresh and relieve fatigue.

5. Relieve gout and rheumatism symptoms.

6. It has the effect of purifying blood, promoting liver detoxification and blood circulation.

7. Antiviral and anti-cancer effects.

Tongkat Ali can effectively improve men's prostate and enhance kidney function. It also has a certain effect on increasing men's testosterone secretion. It can also quickly and effectively relieve the symptoms of gout and rheumatism. It can be said to be a plant with very high health value. However, I hope everyone can pay attention to the correct method when using Tongkat Ali.

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