Here are the health benefits of Tongkat Ali

Tongkat ali is a tropical herbal plant native to Southeast Asian countries, such as Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. The plant’s leaves and roots can be harvested, each with potential purported benefits. This is also a familiar medicinal product Mai Anh Group exports to international markets.

Potential Benefits of Tongkat Ali

Tongkat ali is used to assist a variety of health-related goals both in hormonal health and beyond the reproductive system.

Sexual Performance and Health in Males

The majority of tongkat ali’s health claims stem from its potential use in supporting male sexual performance.

Tongkat ali’s roots contain a bioactive compound named eurycomanone, which may help inhibit the conversion of testosterone to estrogen, potentially resulting in a decrease in overall testosterone levels over time—impacting male hormone levels and even male fertility.

Additionally, a 2017 meta-analysis in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicine examining 11 studies determined tongkat ali supplementation may support individuals with erectile dysfunction and other sexual health concerns through its ability to boost testosterone levels.

Stress and Mental Health Support

While tongkat ali is mostly well-known due to its potentially positive effects on sexual performance, its benefits may extend to mental wellness and stress management. A small study in 2022 including 33 healthy adults analyzed stress markers and sleep quality. In this placebo-controlled study, researchers found increased markers of stress management, as well as improved sleep quality.

Exercise Performance and Recovery

Because of its potential effects on testosterone, cortisol and other biochemical markers related to metabolic health and stress, tongkat ali may be a suitable supplement to enhance both exercise performance and recovery. Lower cortisol and higher testosterone levels can positively influence exercise by reducing fatigue, enhancing mood, improving resilience to stress and more.

Additional Benefits

While research into its efficacy varies, tongkat ali was traditionally used for the management of several conditions, including diabetes, malaria, chronic pain, fever and infection.

This medicinal herb is widely used in different specialties, including nutrition and dietetics, herbal medicine, integrative and functional medicine and traditional Chinese medicine.

Source: Forbes