Eurycoma longifolia (Ali's Umbrella)

Eurycoma longifolia, Ali's Umbrella, Long Jack, Malaysian Ginseng, Pasak Bumi, Tongkat Ali

Botanical name: Eurycoma longifolia

Common names: Ali's Umbrella, Long Jack, Malaysian Ginseng, Pasak Bumi, Tongkat Ali

Family: Simaroubaceae

Origin: Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterPink flowersPalm or palm-like plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Eurycoma longifolia is a small, evergreen tree with spirally arranged, pinnate leaves 20-40 cm (8-16 inches) long with 13-41 leaflets. The flowers are dioecious, with male and female flowers on different trees; they are produced in large panicles, each flower with 5-6 very small petals. The fruit is green ripening dark red.

The plant parts have been traditionally used for its antimalarial, aphrodisiac, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial and antipyretic activities.



Eurycoma longifolia, Ali's Umbrella, Long Jack, Malaysian Ginseng, Pasak Bumi, Tongkat Ali


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