1. As a potent Aphrodisiac (enhances sexual prowess) (Dr H.H.Ang et al)
   
2. Anti-viral (K.L.Chan et al)
   
3. Anti-malarial (Chan et al. 1986 & 1989; Kardono et al, 1991)
   
4. Anti-pyretic activity (K.L.Chan, S.P.Lee & K.H.Yuen )
   
5. Antihistaminic (allergic-reactions) (M.Rajen, 21.6.98)
   
6. Anti-ulcer (Tada et al, 1991)
   
7. Anti-anxiety (Japan Journal of Pharmacology)
   
8. Cytotoxic (anti-cancerous tumour) (Kardono et al, 1991)
   
9. Anti-hypertensive (M.Rajen, 1998 Sunday Star)
   
10. Anti-dysentery (M.Rajen, 1998 Sunday Star)
    
11. Increases the efficiency of the healing system (M.Rajen, 1998)
    
12. Improves physical and mental performances (M.Rajen, 1998)
    
13. Enhances energy level. (M.Rajen, 1998 Sunday Star)
    
14. As an adaptogen (reduces fatigue and exhaustion) (M.Rajen, 1998)
    
15. Improves appetite and digestion (M.Rajen, 1998 Sunday Star)
    
16. Tones skin and muscles (M.Rajen, 1998 Sunday Star)
    
17. Improves immune system (M.Rajen, 1998 Sunday Star)
18. Tongkat Ali
19. Clinical Research
20. Entrez-PubMed
21. Eurycoma Longifolia Jack_ (Pasak Bumi)
22. Giving a Boost to the Healing System
23. herbal-cancer-treatment
24. Malaysia MIT Research Programmes
25. MIT research helps ID tree that 'cures 1,000 diseases
26. Ovarycancer
27. Testosterone More than Just a Male Hormone
28. Tongkat Ali - Malaysia's very own 'Viagra
29. Anti-cancer compound found in Malaysian plant
    
    

Research has shown that Eurycoma Longifolia Jack contains several phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that increase the level of testosterone the sex hormone required for male sexual functions, It is also required in the development of the sexual organ and the brain.

As reported in the New Sunday Times on 30.5.99, according to Dr. Johari Mohd Saad of University Malaya, male mice dosed with Eurycoma Longifolia extract became sexually hyperactive and mounted on female mice more frequently. The sperm count and vigour of the sperms both increased compared to mice not given the dose.

Testosterone level decreases steadily with age. The level of testosterone is at its peak at 100% around age 20, and ends at only 20%-50% at age 80. According to recent studies, on the average, testosterone levels drop 2% yearly. In fact many men's testosterone levels languish to below the deficient threshold of 350 ng/ml at age 50 to 60. Normally, 500-1,100 ng/ml of testosterone should be in the blood. (Dr. Suhaimi Muhammad, Institut Teknologi MARA, Pahang Branch)

1. Used effectively to treat dysentery, rheumatism and women's ailments associated with childbirth.
   
2. Anti-dysmenorrhoea; cleansing and avoiding painful or difficult menstruation.
   
3. Anti-flatulence; drive away and prevent the formation of gas.
   
4. Administered as a post partum medication to help contract the birth channel and help the new mother to regain body strength.
   
5. Firming and toning of abdominal muscles.
   
6. The biological activities of the phytoestrogen which is naturally found in the plant assist women to achieve fuller and firmer breasts and tighten vaginal muscles.

References :


Jamia Azdina Jamal, P.J. Houghton & S.R.Milligan Pharmacognosy Research Laboratories, Chelsea Department of Pharmacy, King's College London, United Kingdom.

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Summary of health benefits

Morinda Citrifolia has been hailed as "nature's amazing healer" by Dr Neil Solomon, a Johns Hopkins trained physician, the tropical fruit with 101 medicinal uses. It is invaluable as a healing herb because of the following functions:

• Lowers high blood pressure
  
• Inhibits precancer function and growth of cancer tumours
  
• Alleviates pain and cleansing reactions
  
• Increases body energy
  
• Works with melatonin and serotonin to help regulate sleep, temperature and mood cycles
  
• Acts as anti-inflammatory and anti-histaminic agent
  
• Antibacterial properties that can protect against digestiveand heart damage

Active Ingredients in Morinda Citrifolia

An alkaloid compound called proxeronine is abundantly found in Morinda Citrifolia and this is discovered by Dr Ralph Heinicke, a biochemist at the University of Hawaii, who believes that Morinda Citrifolia helps in the normalization of abnormally functioning cells by delivering to the body the essential. biochemical compound proxeronine, which cells then assemble into the alkaloid xeronine, a crucial compound for a healthy life.

Morinda Citrifolia also contain selenium, which is considered one of the best anti-oxidant compounds available besides having lots of phytonutrients which offer significant protection against free radicals that are created both inside and outside the body.

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