Thursday, March 25, 2010

Benefits tongkat ali plant for the health

Tongkat Ali also known as pins the Earth has been very popular as an addition to male virility. Not only worked, it turns out there's another side that Tongkat Ali has side effects.

Tongkat Ali is a tree that came from some Asian countries like Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.

Tongkat Ali or Eurycoma longifolia is the local name for medium-sized tree with slender stems, which can reach a maximum height of about ten meters.

This is the root of the rain forest tree, which has been used as an herbal remedy since ancient times. The name 'Tongkat Ali' is the roots of natural origin long and circular. Tree growth is very slow, it takes about 25 years to mature.

Tongkat Ali roots is claimed to have properties that can increase testosterone. These plants are now popular as Viagra Asia, longjack, and others. However, some side effects of Tongkat Ali has also been reported.

Now, Tongkat Ali is widely used as an herbal remedy. This root is available in dry form, powder or extract. This root has been used in traditional medicine in many Asian countries, as an aphrodisiac (substances) that stimulate sexual desire.

Tongkat Ali is mainly used to increase libido, sexual stamina, and fertility. In some areas, also used in the treatment of impotence and erectile dysfunction.

In addition, the materials contained therein can be a supplement to build muscle, because of elevated levels of testosterone leads to increased muscle mass.

Tongkat Ali herb is also known to possess antimalarial substances, anti-tumor, anti-pyretic (fever reducing) and anti-bacterial.

Tongkat Ali is also useful to equalize and balance the circulation of blood in the body. It is said that tongkat ali both to boost the immune system and reproductive system.

However, although Tongkat Ali has been used as an herbal remedy for centuries, there is no scientific evidence to prove the efficacy of this herb.

Although most users were satisfied with the work of tongkat ali, but there are few reports of severe side effects tongkat ali.

As quoted from eHow, Tuesday (25/05/2010) The following are side effects of Tongkat Ali plants:

1. Sleep problems and fatigue
Tongkat Ali is reported to cause sleep disorders are insomnia and fatigue.

2. Nervous
Some people also become more anxious or impatient.

3. Palpitations
Rapid heartbeat sometimes the side effects of Tongkat Ali. It is more likely to occur if taken in large doses.

4. Testosterone levels
Tongkat Ali that increase testosterone, it is not recommended for people with heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, liver problems, prostate or breast cancer.

5. Increased body temperature
Some people also reported an increase in body temperature far above normal.

6. Kekebalam System bodies
A number of testosterone can also cause the immune system is not functioning. This can cause harmful effects on healthy people
effects and the more dangerous in people with immunodeficiency disorders. Tongkat Ali is also not permissible for men who are taking any immunosuppressant medication.