Longjack: The Root Also Called Tongkat Ali
Longjack has two names and one long root, all rooted in Southeast Asian forests.
A tall, slender tree
Eurycoma longifolia grows in the lowland rainforests of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. It stays slim, with long feathery leaves.
Why tongkat ali?
Tongkat ali is the Malay name, often explained as Ali's walking stick. Longjack is the name sellers use in English.
How the root is prepared
The long pale roots are dug up, washed and dried. They are sliced and ground, or made into an extract for supplements.
A traditional favorite
Communities have used the root in drinks for generations, and it is a known name in men's vitality formulas today.* Read the longjack profile.
Sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
About HoneyBoost. A honey-flavored male vitality gummy, two a day,* with a 60-day money-back guarantee. See the bundles.