"Tongkat ali" aka "LONG JACK" aka Asian Via*ra

January 04, 2023

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Where did Tongkat Ali get its name "Long Jack?"

When you hear Long Jack today, most people don't really know what it is. Is "Long Jack" Tongkat Ali? And how did Long Jack get its name?

The name Long Jack is derived from the plant Eurycoma Longifolia . The word "long" comes from the Latin word "longifolia" which means long-leaved. And the word "jack" refers to the plant's ability to grow up to 15 meters tall. Also known as tongkat ali, this plant is native to Malay (a country with centuries-old herbal traditions). Tongkat Ali or LongJack is a long-leaved plant with a large root that has been used by Native Americans for centuries for its beneficial effects on our bodies.

Tongkat Ali Root

LongJack grows only in deep tropical rainforests of Asia (especially Malaysia and Indonesia), is often harvested after five years, and is exported in many forms as a functional food.

The most well-known effect for which tongkat ali is taken is to increase male libido, resulting in longer erections. However, scientists have now discovered that Long Jack serves more than one purpose.

And there are twelve scientifically proven health benefits of LongJack that you should know about.

  1. increases testosterone production

  1. improves sexual health and libido

  1. improve strength, muscles and physical activity

  1. promotes weight loss and breaks down body fat

  1. possible treatment of osteoporosis

  1. Anti-cancer properties to support cancer treatment

  1. Reduce stress, anger and improve mood

  1. Strengthening of the immune system

  1. potentially lower blood sugar levels

  1. lowering of blood pressure

  1. anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiparasitic agent

  1. helps against ulcers

In Malaysia, tongkat ali is consumed daily and has been part of a healthy lifestyle for centuries. You can find tongkat ali in traditional Chinese medicine shops, in modern pharmacies and in many cafes.

In the United States, LongJack herbal root is not only highly sought after for improving male sexual health, but is also popular with athletes and athletes. In the past, imports of tongkat ali were restricted, mainly due to smuggling of illegal substances that were declared as pure tongkat ali root powder in transit. However, today there are no more restrictions and the herb enjoys great popularity.


Will LongJack be the magical herbal supplement that everyone in Europe is looking for? We believe that awareness of the effects of these types of herbs should be spread today. Nowadays, doctors recommend nonsensical chemical preparations that will adversely affect our health in the future. Rather, let's find out about the ancient medicine that has helped people for thousands of years and can still help.

Tongkat Ali or Long Jack is now becoming a trusted herbal product along with Tumerica, Ginseng, Macca and other important herbs for its potential health benefits after years of proven human clinical trials.

We've selected nine key benefits from medically-reviewed documents and studies here:

  • increases athletic performance
  • helps maintain a healthy balance between anabolics and catabolics
  • helps reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality
  • promotes hormonal balance and healthy cortisol levels
  • contributes to the maintenance of normal high levels of free testosterone in men
  • promotes general well-being and hormonal health
  • increases libido and sexual function
  • helps maintain a healthy weight and BMI
  • supports the biosynthesis of androgens
  • increases physical and mental energy
  • anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties

While there are many brands out there, only a few products sold online are actually derived from tongkat ali root. We offer for sale pure powder from the root, not a further processed extract.

Watch the video to learn more about this amazing plant.

Thank you for reading!

Kratom World Team