COMMON NAME
Tongkat ali
Other names: Long jack, Ali’s umbrella, payung ali, Malaysian ginseng, tung saw, umpudumaidu, and wonod mondou
BOTANICAL NAME
Eurycoma longifolia
PRECAUTIONS
We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are on any medications, pregnant, nursing or having medical procedures.
Since tongkat ali may raise testosterone levels, it should not be used by people with conditions that would be adversely affected by higher testosterone levels, such as heart disease, hormone-sensitive cancers, liver or kidney disease, or sleep apnea.
Tongkat ali may interact with certain medications, such as:
- Blood pressure medication
- Anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications
- Drugs that lower blood sugar or insulin levels
- Immunosuppressant drugs
- Other supplements
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA & TGA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.