How is Tongkat Ali Extract Manufactured?
- By Sam Lee Harrison
- Published 02/23/2010
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
The manufacture of the Tongkat Ali extract has evolved to keep pace with the sharp increase in international demand for the herbal medicine. After the deforestation of much of Southeast Asia, the once abundant Eurycoma Longifolia trees are now a treasured commodity throughout the region. The greatest sources of Tongkat Ali trees are found in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
The trees thrive in moist sand, reach 12 meters in height and have roots that dive 2 meters or so into the ground. The evergreen-like foliage is strikingly complimented by clusters of multi-colored flowers. The trees prefer a shady top cover.
In Malaysia, the Eurycoma Longifolia is called Tongkat Ali. In Thailand the tree is called Tung Saw and in Indonesia Pasak Bumi. As Malaysia is the largest manufacturer of the product, most westerners know the product as Tongkat Ali.
There are several variations of the Tongkat Ali herbs offered internationally. The most effective of these all-natural herbal remedies is the Tongkat Ali extract. Although the manufacturing process has been modernized, the main ingredient is the extract from the vertically buried 2-meter long root.
The ideal maturity of the tree for the Tongkat Ali extraction is between 20 and 30 years. At this point, the tree's height is approximately 30-36 feet. As demand for the product has increased, some manufacturers have begun to use immature trees and roots. This is an unfortunate consequence of the extract's popularity.
The Eurycoma Longifolia is a difficult plant to harvest. To remove the roots is highly labor intensive and generally takes two men several hours to remove one root. The bark of the tree is not wasted. In Malaysia the bark is used to relieve fever, pain, ulcers in the mouth and intestinal worms.
In the past, the Tongkat Ali roots were cleansed, brewed and boiled, dried and re-boiled in a very time consuming process. With modern technology, the process is simpler and far less time-consuming. The root is cleansed, boiled, dried and ground into either a powder or liquid form that slightly resembles coffee.
In Malaysia today, factories have state-of-the-art stainless dryers and grinders. The grinders produce the powder that is placed in capsules or used in tea-like bags. The Forest Research Institute in Malaysia is one of many mass producers of the Tongkat Ali extract.
Distribution of the extract is now a global enterprise. The process would mystify the original formulators of the extract. Yet, assembly line type equipment keeps the testosterone-building herb on the move. Tongkat Ali extract is available in capsule, tablet, liquid or powdered form. This means that no matter what your preference, you'll be able to find a form of this traditional herbal remedy which suits your taste.
The liquid or powdered form is especially popular, as you can easily mix them with drinks or meals so you can take the supplement and gain the positive effects of the herbal remedy without too much trouble. Truly, high-tech manufacture of the root (compared to how it was being done before), is nothing short of amazing.
The trees thrive in moist sand, reach 12 meters in height and have roots that dive 2 meters or so into the ground. The evergreen-like foliage is strikingly complimented by clusters of multi-colored flowers. The trees prefer a shady top cover.
In Malaysia, the Eurycoma Longifolia is called Tongkat Ali. In Thailand the tree is called Tung Saw and in Indonesia Pasak Bumi. As Malaysia is the largest manufacturer of the product, most westerners know the product as Tongkat Ali.
There are several variations of the Tongkat Ali herbs offered internationally. The most effective of these all-natural herbal remedies is the Tongkat Ali extract. Although the manufacturing process has been modernized, the main ingredient is the extract from the vertically buried 2-meter long root.
The ideal maturity of the tree for the Tongkat Ali extraction is between 20 and 30 years. At this point, the tree's height is approximately 30-36 feet. As demand for the product has increased, some manufacturers have begun to use immature trees and roots. This is an unfortunate consequence of the extract's popularity.
In the past, the Tongkat Ali roots were cleansed, brewed and boiled, dried and re-boiled in a very time consuming process. With modern technology, the process is simpler and far less time-consuming. The root is cleansed, boiled, dried and ground into either a powder or liquid form that slightly resembles coffee.
In Malaysia today, factories have state-of-the-art stainless dryers and grinders. The grinders produce the powder that is placed in capsules or used in tea-like bags. The Forest Research Institute in Malaysia is one of many mass producers of the Tongkat Ali extract.
Distribution of the extract is now a global enterprise. The process would mystify the original formulators of the extract. Yet, assembly line type equipment keeps the testosterone-building herb on the move. Tongkat Ali extract is available in capsule, tablet, liquid or powdered form. This means that no matter what your preference, you'll be able to find a form of this traditional herbal remedy which suits your taste.
The liquid or powdered form is especially popular, as you can easily mix them with drinks or meals so you can take the supplement and gain the positive effects of the herbal remedy without too much trouble. Truly, high-tech manufacture of the root (compared to how it was being done before), is nothing short of amazing.
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