Men's Health
Erectil
Herbal blend with a published ingredient list
4.6 · 12 published reviews
KSh 5,900 KSh 11,800 −50%
Tongkat Ali — Eurycoma longifolia
A South-East Asian root used in male vitality formulas.
Role in a formula: Traditional root extract used in male vitality and stamina formulas.
What tongkat ali is
Tongkat ali is the root of Eurycoma longifolia, a slender tree native to Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. It has a long history of traditional use across the region as a tonic, and it has become one of the most commercially prominent botanicals in the global men's supplement market.
The root is extremely bitter, which is why it is almost always sold as a standardised extract rather than a powder, often specified as a ratio such as 100:1 or standardised for eurycomanone content.
What the research suggests, carefully stated
Tongkat ali has more human research behind it than most botanicals in this category, including small randomised trials examining stress hormones, self-reported energy and, in some studies, testosterone in men with low baseline levels. Several reported positive findings; the studies are generally small, and a number were industry funded.
The reasonable reading is that it is a genuinely interesting botanical with more supporting data than most, and that the marketing claims made for it still run ahead of the evidence. It is a supplement ingredient, not a hormone treatment.
Quality and cautions
Tongkat ali is expensive to produce, which historically made it a target for adulteration — some products tested on the international market have been found contaminated or under-dosed. That is a reason to prefer products where the manufacturer publishes the extract specification.
It is not intended for women, is not appropriate under 18, and should be discussed with a doctor by anyone with a hormone-sensitive condition or on prescribed medication.
Products on Farma360 that contain Tongkat Ali
Erectil contains Tongkat Ali
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KSh 5,900 KSh 11,800 −50% launch price
Tongkat Ali — questions
Does tongkat ali increase testosterone?
Some small studies in men with low baseline testosterone reported increases; studies in men with normal levels have been less consistent. It should not be described as a testosterone treatment.
What does 100:1 extract mean?
It indicates the concentration ratio used to produce the extract — nominally 100 parts of raw root to 1 part of finished extract. Ratios are not standardised across manufacturers, so they are a rough guide rather than a precise measure.
Other ingredients explained
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Important. This page describes an ingredient used in food supplements. It is general information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats any condition. If you take prescribed medication, check any supplement with a pharmacist before starting it.