Eurycoma Longifolia

What is Eurycoma Longifolia?

Eurycoma longifolia Jack, also known as Tongkat Ali in Malaysia, is a shrub-tree that grows in Malaysia, Burma, Indochina, Thailand, Sumatra, Borneo, and the Philippines. It is traditionally used primarily as an aphrodisiac and for improving general health.

Eurycoma Longifolia is primarily used as a male aphrodisiac. It is used to increase virility and sexual prowess and is claimed to improve strength and power during sexual activities.

Eurycoma Longifolia is reputed to have is a testosterone-increasing effect. The present evidence indicates that this is a likely property of this plant, but how great the effect is, dose-dependency, and whether or not it contributes significantly to the aphrodisiac qualities of Eurycoma Longifolia can only be established with more research.

Eurycoma longifolia also increases energy production in the body by increasing ATP (Adenosine triphosphate), an energy rich chemical that is responsible for nearly all the energy production in the body. At times of endurance exercise we can use up our ATP faster than we can replace it and we become fatigued.

Other traditional uses include treatment of aches, persistent fever, malaria, dysentery, glandular swelling, bleeding (as a coagulant), oedema, hypertension, syphilitic sores, and ulcers.

Side Effects and Warnings of Eurycoma Longifolia

Eurycoma Longifolia has been traditionally used in many countries without reports of serious side effects. However, it has not been studied much in humans, so it is advisable to use this supplement with caution.

Eurycoma has androgenic effects when administered to rodents. So you should consider Androgenic side effects such as prostate enlargement as a possibility. Many users report insomnia from taking this supplement.

Women who are pregnant or are breastfeeding should not use Eurycoma Longifolia, and men with prostate or breast cancer, diabetes, heart, liver or kidney disease should not take this herb.

Because of limited human trials, you should always seek medical advice before using this supplement.

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