Tongkat ali is a traditional Asian remedy for male sexual performance. Advocates of traditional medicine also use this plant to help relieve other ailments and health issues.
There has been promising research into Tongkat Ali’s properties. However, people should be cautious about trying it if they have certain health conditions or are taking specific medications.
Keep reading to learn more about Tongkat Ali’s traditional uses and what the scientific evidence says about its potential benefits and side effects.
People also use the plant roots to stimulate appetite and increase strength and energy. Others use them as an antibiotic.
Herbalists regard the plant as an adaptogen. An adaptogen is an herb that helps the body adapt to different kinds of stress, including physical, chemical, and biological stress.
Tongkat ali may have health benefits for certain conditions. The following sections will look at some of these conditions in more detail.
Male fertility and sexual performance
Research indicates that Tongkat Ali may enhance male fertility and sexual performance.
- increased semen volumes, sperm count, sperm viability, and sperm motility
- increased production of testosterone
- enhanced erectile function and sexual performance
Ergogenic aid
Athletes sometimes use ergogenic aids to enhance their performance. Tongkat Ali may act as an ergogenic aid because it decreases stress and increases testosterone levels
The researchers concluded that with high dosages and long-term supplementation, Tongkat Alimight have some benefit in relation to endurance performance.
Physically active people aged 57–72 years reported enhanced muscle strength and increases in testosterone following supplementation with Tongkat Ali extract for 5 weeks.
Stress
A study
The researchers saw significant improvements in anger, tension, and confusion in people taking the extract. Testosterone levels increased, and levels of the stress hormone cortisol decreased.
Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects
Some reasearch also indicates that Tongkat Ali is effective against bacteria, including Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi.
In test tube studies, extracts of the plant showed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Tongkat ali seems to be a promising remedy for several health issues. Some research suggests that it is beneficial for male fertility, sexual performance, and stress. It might also be an effective ergogenic aid.
Some laboratory studies indicate the effectiveness of Tongkat Ali against cancer in test tubes. However, research also suggests that people with certain cancers should avoid using it.
There are some safety issues for people who have certain health conditions and those who are taking specific medications. Therefore, a person should check with their doctor before taking any herbal supplements.
Source extract from Medical News Today
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