Tongkat Ali - Eurycoma longifolia (Common Male Enhancement Ingredient)

In the world of natural medicine, most plant life can be used to assist Nature in restoring a normal human condition.
In the sensitive area of erectile dysfunction and male virility, there are many options available to aid and assist in regaining strength, performance, and regularity of the male reproductive system.  One such assistance comes from the plant Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia).  Originating from Malaysia and areas of Southeast Asia, it has long been used as an aphrodisiac.  The Tongkat ali tree can grow to up to about 36 feet in height.  All parts of the Tongkat Ali tree have been used to treat the male sex drive, while also acting as a tonic for general well-being.  Physical trainers and athletes have also been known to use Tongkat ali to safely increase testosterone levels for increased muscle mass and definition.
This testosterone-enhancing herb is used to build up male libido, as well as combating fatigue, and strengthens the muscle and blood circulation to ensure proper and enjoyable sexual activity. Tongkat Ali has been shown in studies to increase testosterone levels in males up to 93%.  In a study from the Reproductive Research Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, men between the ages of 31-52 regularly took Tongkat Ali.  Results indicated increased testosterone levels; thus improving libido, energy as well as muscle mass (Source: Excerpt from Molecular Biology of the Cell, September 1, 2002)  While there are many other benefits to this plant, the more popular use of this is to address sexual concerns. It stimulates sex drive, appears to thicken semen with increased sperm count, reduces incidences of premature ejaculation, and aids in maintaining erections.
Tongkat Ali acts as a tonic, not only for the immune system and the muscular system, but the reproductive system as well. The most important part of the semen is the spermatozoa, as it is the male generative cell which fertilizes the female ovum, and this is what the Tongkat Ali tones and strengthens. The stimulating nature of this herb assists in carrying a normal amount of blood to all parts of the body, equalizing circulation or restoring imbalances of circulation.  An imbalance begins to occur in men from the age of 40 and onwards, when androgens (a steroid hormone) become deficient.  This hormone has specific effects on tissue growth and brain function.  The Tongkat Ali had been suggested to block the negative feedback to the pituitary gland and hypothalamus that initiates this deficiency, and essentially tricks the body into producing testosterone levels experienced by men in their 20s  (Source: Dr. James Stoxen, Ch. 39-a, Eureka Bioscience Collection, October 3, 2003).
Although no studies have recorded side effects or contraindications, there have been incidences of patients describing experiences of insomnia when taking Tongkat Ali in high doses. One might notice a full-body flushing or warming sensation while ingesting a higher dosage of the herb, and this can be attributed to an increase in body temperature and increased blood flow.  As with any form of medication, one must exercise caution and be careful not to abuse the remedy. However, a side effect that will not happen are those aggressively long erections that stay long after sexual activity had ceased.  Based on this fact, Tongkat ali is an excellent natural alternative to sildenafil citrate, the active chemical in Pfizer’s Viagra.
Tongkat ali is sold on the open market in a number of different extract ratios and potencies.  Many websites sell Tongkat ali powder which in its natural ground form can be very diluted and ineffective in smaller doses.  Extracts of the Tongkat Ali herb are much more effective and allow administration of a much smaller serving with the same benefit.  Some of the strongest Tongkat ali available is extracted to a ratio of 100:1 using a traditional water/alcohol extraction method.  In this form, 100:1 Tongkat ali is sometimes referred to as LJ100.  It is advisable to use smaller dosages of the highest extraction for maximum benefit and consistency. 
One product on market that I have studied in detail is Capatrex natural male enhancement, developed by biochemists and nutraceutical research analysts.  They use and feature the highest grade Tongkat Ali, specified at a 100:1 extract ratio.  In discussions I’ve had with their development team, they seem very knowledgeable on the precise proportion and administration of the herb in their patent-pending sexual delivery blend.  They seem to have a sharp focus on how to couple the effects of Tongkat Ali as a libido booster and testosterone enhancer with other effective herbs.  I was very impressed by their extensive knowledge and research.
If you are considering taking Tongkat ali to assist with sexual function or to combat erectile dysfunction, Paramount Nutraceuticals offers an excellent formulation with its Capatrex natural male enhancement product.  I highly recommend taking a look at it.  Tongkat ali can have stronger and more noticeable effects when combined with other herbs that support enhanced capillary action, circulation, and libido.  100:1 extracted Tongkat Ali as found in Capatrex’s proprietary male enhancement formulation will directly focus on these areas of male sexuality, and seek to promote a healthy sex drive and tone the reproductive system.
Capatrex is available through Paramount Nutraceutical’s secure website at www.capatrex.com.  If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, you should always consult a physician before taking any herbal supplement.  Capatrex should be an excellent and effective natural alternative to Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra.