“Malaysian Ginseng”
Tongkat Ali, or to give it its proper name, Eurycoma longifolia is a herb with a long history of use in south east Asian countries, where it is native.
Traditionally, it was used to treat many conditions such as malaria, skin conditions, cancer, blood sugar problems and anxiety.
The main use for it though was as an aphrodisiac, particularly for older men and it was used to increase physical strength, fight ageing, aid recovery from physical work and exercise and as an adaptogen to counter the effects of stress. It has been referred to as the “Malaysian Viagra”!