The Benefits of Tongkat Ali
Since the 2005 release of the ZRT Laboratory report indicating that recent tests showed a dramatic increase in the male testosterone level, Tongkat Ali extract and other Tongkat Ali products have been in great demand. Used in Southeast Asia for centuries, the all-natural herbal medicine has served many different purposes for many differing cultures. Although long used as treatment to boost sexual libido and performance, the medicine was also used to treat many other health conditions.
Malaysian doctors reported success using the Tongkat Ali extract as treatment for malaria and other fevers. Other doctors found that proper dosage applied consistently served to open arteries and increase blood flow. The herb was soon viewed as a productive therapy for poor circulation and high blood pressure and reduced the likelihood of heart failure.
In Indonesia, Tongkat Ali is called Pasak Bumi. The herb has long been recommended as an aphrodisiac for men. Indonesians used mild forms of the herb to treat stomach disorders including intestinal worms as well as ulcers in the mouth. In Southeast Asia, Tongkat Ali and Tongkat Ali extract were used to improve overall health long before the herb’s sexual benefits were revealed.
The British Sports Journal conducted a small, clinical trial in which Tongkat Ali provided athletes with increased muscle mass and improved overall strength. As a natural herb and not a steroid or pro-hormone supplement, Tongkat Ali has become very popular with strength and fitness enthusiasts. The non-habit forming herb has proved to increase overall vitality and has long been used as a remedy for fatigue.
Until recently, testing of the medicine was confined to animals, who definitely showed increased sex drive and performance. Once humans began to be tested, the demand for the testosterone booster has greatly magnified the demand for Tongkat Ali.
To keep pace with this new demand, Tongkat Ali extract and other products are offered by online providers as well as through brick and mortar distributors. In the west, the demand is most active among males seeking to improve their sexual performance and with male body builders.
Some manufacturers have begun to combine Tongkat Ali with other supplements. Combined with either yoshimbe or tribulus, Tongkat Ali seems to further emit aphrodisiac and anabolic properties. Most Tongkat Ali products are now treated with an alcohol preservative. The alcohol serves to provide a higher concentration of the Tongkat Ali root’s active compounds.
To experience the benefits of Tongkat Ali, users are advised to establish a relationship with a reliable provider. As demand increases, supply is dwindling and to be effective, Tongkat Ali should be ingested on a daily basis.
