Tongkat Ali – A Short Introduction
Tongkat Ali is a small tree native to Southeast Asia, specifically Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Tongkat Ali is the Malaysian name of the plant, which is also its popular name around the world, but it is called as Pasak Bumi in Indonesia and Tung Saw in Thailand. Scientifically, it is named as Eurycoma longifolia.
In Malaysia where it used to be in abundance, Tongkat Ali is used by the natives to treat diseases like malaria, as well as fever, ulcer and even tumors. Perhaps the most popular property of Tongkat Ali is its capability to induce libido in men. This is not just a simple belief of tribesmen in Southeast Asia. The fact that it can enhance the sex drive of men has been scientifically proven by researchers around the world.
The aphrodisiac property of Tongkat Ali comes from the plant’s root. It takes a whole lot of effort to extract the roots alone. It can even take several hours for two men to work on such task. Not only that, the entire ancient process of cleansing, brewing, boiling and drying the roots takes a considerable amount of time to complete.
As previously said, Tongkat Ali was once abundant in the Southeast Asian region. However, due to deforestation which is a common problem of developing countries, Tongkat Ali is now grown in plantations where manufacturers use modern technology in the production of Tongkat Ali extracts. Due to the rarity and the long process, Tongkat Ali has become a priced commodity for men seeking a more active sex life in all parts of the globe.
You might have this very big question in your mind right now: How exactly does Tongkat Ali work?
In an experiment by Dr. Johari Saad, Tongkat Ali was introduced to a group of rats while nothing was given to another group. Dr. Saad was able to observe that the group of animals which took Tongkat Ali extract was three to four times more sexually active than the control group. When introduced to humans, the extract caused testosterone level to increase four times.
Just how important is testosterone? Let’s just say that every man who wants to fully embrace his masculinity needs a higher level of testosterone. It is the hormone that is responsible for the growth of facial hair, the deepening of the voice, the building up of muscles and most importantly, the increase of sexual desire.
It cannot be denied that almost all men are sexual animals. However, it is also a fact that as men age, their testosterone levels decrease. This is bad news for men who just want to enjoy life, which is why when Tongkat Ali was discovered by the male population, it instantly became a hit. Tongkat Ali does not only increase testosterone level, but it also traps the sex hormone-binding globulin within the bloodstream causing the testosterone to stay in put.
Unlike pharmaceutical testosterone-enhancing drugs such as Viagra, Tongkat Ali can have a long-term effect on the man’s libido, which is why more and more men prefer it.
