Review on Eurycoma longifolia Pharmacological and Phytochemical Properties

Abstract

A B S T R A C TEurycoma longifolia or Tongkat Ali is famous for its aphrodisiac property and the traditional uses range from tonic after childbirth to treating malaria. Phytochemical studies revealed the presence of bioactive compounds such as quassinoids, alkaloids, squalene derivatives, tirucallane-type triterpenes and biphenylneolignans. Existing research revealed that plant has potential to treat various diseases and to replace the current treatment. Purpose of this article is to evaluate and summarize the existing literatures concerning phytochemical, biological and toxicological studies of E. longifolia. It is expected that critical evaluation will be useful for researchers working on the potential role of E. longifolia in treating diseases or for product development.

Tongkat Ali Plants of Eurycoma Longifolia and Stema Tuberosa Stimulate Sexual Arousal in Domestic Cocks

“…The most popular of the three Tongkat Ali is Eurycoma longilofia Jack, commonly been used as herbal medicine worldwide (Mahmoud and Noor, 2013). The aphrodisiac properties of E. longifolia have been extensively studied in vitro, in vivo and clinically (Ang et al, 2000;Bhat and Karim, 2010;Mohamed et al, 2015;Rehman et al, 2016;Scarano et al, 2006;Tambi et al, 2012). E. longifolia become a popular herbal medicine in Asia due to its high aphrodisiac properties.…”

“…Malaysian plants such as E. longifolia, S. tuberosa and P. bullata are claimed to have aphrodisiac properties and have been used in Malay traditional medicine. The aphrodisiac property of these plants is only a claim and has not been scientifically proven except for E. longifolia (Ang et al, 2000;Bhat and Karim, 2010;Mohamed et al, 2015;Rehman et al, 2016;Scarano et al, 2006;Tambi et al, 2012).…”

Conservation Priority Plants in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park

“…Produk pasak bumi juga tersedia sebagai minuman berenergi, tunggal atau dicampur dengan bumbu lain. Selain itu, E. longifolia tersedia sebagai aditif yang diseduh dengan kopi dan bahkan minuman olahan kalengan (Mohamed et al 2015). Tumbuhan ini menyukai tanah yang asam dan berpasir, hidup di hutan primer atau sekunder, jarang dijumpai di daerah pegunungan.…”

New Record of Eurycoma Apiculata A.W. Benn (Simaroubaceae) From Forest Reserve of Kenegerian Rumbio, Riau, Indonesia

“…Euryoma longifolia Jack, Eurycoma apiculata Benn, and Eurycoma harmandiana Pierre (Nooteboom, 1962;Clayton, 2008). Eurycoma harmandiana is only found in the border region of Thailand and Laos (Kanchanapoom, 2001), Eurycoma longifolia is distributed widely in tropical South-East Asia including Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo and Philipines (Nooteboom, 1962;Padua et al, 1999;Mohamed et al, 2015;Rehmen et al, 2016;Nguyen et al, 2017;Abubakar et al, 2017. ), and Eurycoma apiculata is confined to Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra (Nooteboom, 1962;Padua et al, 1999).…”