Tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia), also known as Pasak Bumi, Malaysian Ginseng or Eurycoma Longifolia Jack, is a Southeast Asian tree whose root is traditionally used in folk medicine. The root is thought to improve energy, libido, and fertility. Tongkat ali extract is also a popular supplement for bodybuilding and has been shown to increase muscle mass, decrease fat mass, and improve testosterone levels. Preliminary research suggests that tongkat ali may also have anti-cancer properties.
Some people do find that tongkat ali helps improve their energy levels and libido, and it has also been linked to lowering blood sugar levels and improving cognitive function.
The plant's roots are ground into a powder that can be mixed with water or other liquids, taken as capsules, or mixed into beverages. However, tongkat ali may not work for you, with sexual desire, performance, and erection quality, if you have an existing medical condition or if you take other medications that may interfere with its effects.
The effects of tongkat ali are typically seen within one week of use, with the most notable effects seen after 3 weeks or so, although results vary from person to person. The effects are definitely not immediate, with it taking up to 3 months before you see any results from taking this supplement.
Tongkat ali has been used for centuries in Southeast Asia as a powerful aphrodisiac and as a natural remedy for erectile dysfunction and to treat premature ejaculation. Now it is being studied extensively in the Western world to determine its effectiveness in treating the condition. It is believed that the reason it works so well to treat these sexual problems is because it stimulates the production of testosterone levels.
The active ingredients are believed to be alkaloids, saponins and tannins. These ingredients are thought to affect hormones and neurotransmitters that regulate sexual function by increasing testosterone levels. The supplement does not have any side-effects when taken at appropriate doses.
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