Tongkat Ali Powder (Eurycoma longifolia)

Ground root of Eurycoma longifolia, called Tongkat Ali in Malaysia and Indonesia (literally "Ali's walking stick") and "Long Jack" in English. The plant has long traditional use in Malaysian, Indonesian, and Thai folk medicine, primarily as a vitality and energy tonic and traditional male wellness herb.

Key Facts

Botanical name

Eurycoma longifolia

Family

Simaroubaceae

Common names

Tongkat Ali, Long Jack, Pasak Bumi (Indonesian)

Native region

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam

Studied compounds

Quassinoids (eurycomanone), alkaloids

Traditional uses

Vitality tonic, traditional male wellness, energy, post-illness convalescence

What is Tongkat Ali?

Tongkat Ali is a small tree native to the rainforests of Malaysia, Indonesia, and surrounding regions of Southeast Asia. The medicinal part is the root, which is bitter and tonic in character. Traditional use spans multiple Southeast Asian folk medicine systems with the most prominent reputation as a male vitality and energy tonic. The root has gained substantial modern Western attention as a supplement, with growing research literature on the quassinoid compounds.

How to Use Tongkat Ali Powder

Capsules: fill size 00 capsules; typical use is 1-2 daily. The root is exceptionally bitter; capsules are the preferred delivery for most users. Tea: simmer 1/2 teaspoon in 8 oz water for 15-20 minutes (be ready for intense bitterness). Tincture: alcohol extracts the quassinoid compounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tongkat Ali used for?
Traditional Southeast Asian use as a vitality tonic and male wellness herb.

What does "Tongkat Ali" mean?
Literally "Ali's walking stick" in Malay, referring to the straight root.

What's "Long Jack"?
The English nickname for Tongkat Ali.

What does it taste like?
Exceptionally bitter; capsules are the preferred delivery for most users.

What are quassinoids?
A class of bitter compounds in Tongkat Ali considered the primary active compounds; eurycomanone is the most-studied.

Is Tongkat Ali sustainable?
Sourcing matters; some commercial cultivation supports the supply, but wild-harvested material can have sustainability concerns.

This product has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.