Malaysian root effective against cancers
One of the most astonishing herbal medications known to us is found in
Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, the plant from which it is derived is
called "tongkat ali"; in Indonesia, its name is "pasak bumi; the
scientific name is "eurycoma longifolia jack".
The plant is also used in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. However,
the most popular it is in Malaysia where its prime application is for
sexual enhancement.
Numerous scientific trials have proven that tongkat ali effectively
rises testosterone levels, most probably by interfering with the
negative feedback action of androgens and estrogens on the
hypothalamus and pituitary glands, which, as last instance, control
how much sex hormones are produced in either sex.
Testosterone, best known for its power to enhance libido, of course,
has many other benefits. Sufficient supply will assure a general sense
of well-being, and helps in the development of intelligence.
Tongkat ali (pasak bumi, eurycoma longifolia) does even more: it's a
proven treatment and prophylacticum against malaria, reduces blood
pressure, aids liver and kidney function, and much more. Body builders
effectively use it to stimulate muscle growth.
In Vietnam, the root is known as the herbal that cures 1000 diseases.
If the latest positive research results are confirmed, you can make
this 1001. Research scientists of the Massachusets Institute of
Technology have been looking into the use of tongkat ali (eurycoma
longifolia) in the treatment of various cancers, and it seems that the
herbal has a surprising potential in this area. Here is what Reuters
had to report on July 23, 2002 (as printed in the Straits Times of
Singapore):
Tongkat ali offers anti-HIV, anti-cancer hope
KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian jungle plant believed widely to be an
aphrodisiac could also be effective against cancer and the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a newspaper reported on Sunday.
The New Sunday Times said early results from a study by a Malaysian
government-sponsored agency and the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology found that some chemical constituents of the tongkat ali
plant show high anti-cancer and anti-HIV activity.
HIV is the virus which causes Aids.
Mr Abdul Razak Mohamad Ali, director-general of the national Forest
Research Institute Malaysia, was quoted by the newspaper as saying
that initial laboratory work had shown that the plant's chemical
constituents could be more effective than existing anti-cancer drugs.
Tongkat ali is said to boost the male sex drive, although Malaysian
villagers have long used it to improve blood circulation and cure skin
diseases.
Reuters
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