Tongkat ali explained: what it is and where it grows
The NIH describes tongkat ali as a flowering evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, also called Eurycoma longifolia and Long Jack. Its extracts can come from the tree's roots. Two products we reviewed list tongkat ali, and two labels print its amount, from 33.3 mg to 200 mg per serving.
- What it is
- Plant
- Amounts the NIH names
- Traditional medicine typically uses 100 to 400 mg daily.
- In the products we reviewed
- 2, every label prints the amount
What tongkat ali is
- Tongkat ali extracts can come from the tree's roots.1
- Tongkat ali is a flowering evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia.1
- Tongkat ali is also called Eurycoma longifolia and Long Jack.1
- Tongkat ali is sold as raw powders, tea or coffee blends, and capsules, alone or combined with other supplements.1
- Tongkat ali extracts contain more than 65 identified compounds, including tannins and several other groups of plant chemicals.1
How much tongkat ali each product gives
NIH: 100 mg to 400 mg per dose
Before you take it
Side effects
- Side effects at conventional doses are uncommon but can include nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, headaches, and rash.1
Ask a doctor first
- The long-term safety of tongkat ali has not been well documented in humans.1
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. A supplement is not a medicine.
The 2 products we reviewed that list tongkat ali
| Product | Form and serving | Tongkat ali per serving | Our score | Price a bottle | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Horse Peak Gelatin#4 in men's health support | Gummies1 gummy | 200 mg | 9.2 | $49 | Check price |
 ErecPrime#7 in men's health support | Capsules2 capsules | 33.3 mg | 8.7 | $49 | Check price |
Questions people ask
What is the tongkat ali plant?
Tongkat ali is a flowering evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, according to the NIH. Its extracts can come from the tree's roots and contain more than 65 identified compounds, including tannins.
Is tongkat ali safe, and what are its side effects?
Tongkat ali's long-term safety has not been well documented in humans. Side effects at conventional doses are uncommon but can include nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, headaches and rash. Ask a clinician before starting.
How much tongkat ali is taken per day?
100 to 400 mg daily is the range the NIH names for traditional use of tongkat ali. Long-term safety in humans has not been well documented, so ask a clinician before starting.
Which tongkat ali supplements did we review, and how much do they contain?
Horse Peak Gelatin and ErecPrime both list tongkat ali and print its amount per serving. Horse Peak Gelatin lists 200 mg per gummy, and ErecPrime lists 33.3 mg per 2 capsules.
Sources
The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.
- 1NIH LiverTox, Tongkat Alincbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookschecked