Tongkat Ali

Tongkat Ali, or long jack, is a herbal supplement from the roots of the green shrub tree Eurycoma longifolia, which is native to Southeast Asia.

It’s used in traditional medicine in Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other Asian countries to treat malaria, infections, fevers, male infertility, and erectile dysfunction.

The health benefits of Tongkat Ali likely stem from various compounds found in the plant . Specifically, tongkat ali contains flavonoids, alkaloids, and other compounds that act as antioxidants. Antioxidants are compounds that fight cellular damage caused by molecules called free radicals. They may benefit your body in different ways as well.

Tongkat ali is typically consumed in pills containing an herb extract or as part of herbal drinks.