In Asia, E. longifolia is a well-known aphrodisiac and malaria remedy. People tend to use the roots, bark, and fruits of the flowering plant to make remedies

Eurycoma longifolia, or tongkat ali, is a shrubby tree native to Southeast Asia. The plant is indigenous to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Some species of the plant also grow in regions of Cambodia, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Tongkat ali literally means Alis walking stick, which makes reference to its aphrodisiac effects. Some people say that the stick refers to the plants long, twisted roots that some groups harvest for their medicinal value.

Other common names for E. longifolia are Long Jack, Malaysian ginseng, and Alis Umbrella.

There are, in fact, three other plant species that people may refer to as tongkat ali. These are Entomophthora apiculata, Polyalthia bullata, and Goniothalamus.

This article, however, will focus on E. longifolia.

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