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Tongkat Ali is a natural herbal root from the plant Eurycoma Longifolia which is found in Malaysian and Indonesian rainfrorests. Tongkat Ali is also commonly known as ‘Pasak Bumi’ in Indonesia, Cay Ba Binh in Vietnam, Pin Yin: 东革阿里 or Dōng gé ālǐ in China, ‘Longjack’ in the United States or Europe and ‘Malaysian Ginseng’ or `Akar Ali’ by locals. The origin of the name “Tongkat Ali” comes from the Malay language that means Ali’s root.

Tongkat Ali is consumed for centuries in Malaysia for health and general well-being. The origin of Tongkat Ali as herbal remedies to treat various illnesses traced back to the 1600s and the 1800s when Malaysia was once a British colony. This quintessentially Malaysian herb has had a great history and received many international coverage back in the early 2000s due to its massive potential that will revolutionize the health industry.

Multiple human clinical studies over the last 20 years have resulted in the following benefits:

• Increases physical and mental energy
• Boosts sports performance
• Helps maintain a healthy anabolic/catabolic balance
• Promotes lean muscle growth
• Helps reduce fatigue, depression, tension and improves mood
• Encourages hormonal balance and healthy cortisol levels
• Helps maintain normal high free testosterone levels in men
• Encourages overall well-being and hormonal health
• Enhances libido and sexual function
• Assists in sustaining healthy weight levels and BMI
• Promotes androgen biosynthesis

There are 12 potential benefits from scientifically-backed evidence on Tongkat Ali. Access to more scientific and research studies here.

Tongkat Ali is known as Longjack in English. In fact, it is one of the few herbs which has multiple household names in different languages, depending on which country you live in.

Tongkat Ali is also commonly known as ‘Pasak Bumi’ in Indonesia, Cay Ba Binh in Vietnam, Pin Yin: 东革阿里 or Dōng gé ālǐ in China, ‘Longjack’ in United States or Europe and ‘Malaysian Ginseng’ or `Akar Ali’ by locals. Interestingly the Russians and Arabs refer to it as “Tongat Ali”.

The word “Tongkat Ali” root comes from a direct translation from the Malay language that means Ali’s root or Ali’s stick. It is also common for locals to refer to Tongkat Ali as Akar Ali, and easily pronounced as aka-rali in short.

Yes. Tongkat Ali and Long Jack are from the same plant, Eurycoma Longifolia.

Tongkat Ali is commonly known as Long Jack in the United States.

The word “Long” comes from the word “Longifolia” which describes the physical attributes of the plant with long slender leaves. In Latin, “Longus” means long and “Folia” refers to the leaves.

Eurycoma Longifolia is the scientific name of the Tongkat Ali plant that is found in remote rainforests of Malaysia.

The word “Eurycoma Longifolia” comes from Greek and Latin words. In Greek, the word “eurys” originally means broad while “come” means a tufted bush, which describes the plant’s physical attributes.

The word Eurycoma refers to the growth habit of its compound leaves that spirals out at the tip of its slender trunk in a large dense rosette.

In Latin, “Longus” means long and Folia refers to the leaves, so the word Longifolia describes the compound leaflets that are often long and slender.

Major bioactive compounds in Tongkat Ali are eurycomanone, glycosaponin, polysaccharide and crude protein. In it’s natural form, these bioactive ingredients work together to deliver health benefits.

The Tongkat Ali root has the highest level of bio-active ingredients compared to the branch, leaves and other parts of the Tongkat Ali plant.

Eurycomanone contains quassinoids and is considered one of the most vital bioactive compounds in Tongkat Ali. It’s unique molecular structure is widely researched for medicinal and adaptogen properties.

The amount of eurycomanone that can be extracted from Tongkat Ali is between 1% to 5% depending on the batch production and quality of Tongkat Ali plants. A healthy plant can produce higher eurycomanone.

Several studies found that eurycomanone significantly increased testosterone production and sperm production.

Studies showed that Tongkat Ali plants found in Malaysia contain crude proteins between 15.5% to 39.9%. The amount of crude protein varies on the soil quality and Tongkat Ali in the state of Pahang usually has higher crude protein content.

Physta® Tongkat Ali contains high crude protein content, averaging more than 22% due to the standardized water extraction technology.

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma Longifolia) does not contain gluten, or wheat proteins.

Gluten or wheat proteins is found in grains – such as wheat, barley, rye, and a cross between wheat and rye called triticale. These include any species of wheat (i.e durum, spelt, khorasan, emmer and einkorn), barley, rye and some oat cultivars.

Studies showed that Tongkat Ali contains crude proteins and amino acids, and not wheat protein.

As Tongkat Ali is gluten-free, this makes it ideal if you have celiac disease and other medical conditions associated with gluten.

Here are three ways you can consume Tongkat Ali:

1. Food Ingredient – as an active ingredient or additive in coffee or tea.  
2. Performance Ingredient – as pre-workout drinks or supplements used by fitness professionals and sports amateurs to deliver a competitive edge. Often mixed with other herbs to maximize muscle growth and recovery, energy and stamina.
3. Dietary Supplement – mainly available in capsule form and consumed as part of daily dietary supplements to revitalize general health and vitality.