东革阿里
东革阿里（Tongkat Ali）,植物学名为E urycoma Longifolia Jack，为一种常见於马来西亚热带雨林山坡地的灌木类草本植物。它是一种“苦口良药”，因为其味道相当苦，但是它却有治疗各种疾病及病痛的疗效。另外，东革阿里同时具有“大地根基”的外号，这是因为它的根茎相当桔实且迂回绵长，如同大地深入地心的吸盘般；它之所以被冠上刚阳的马来武士名称是因为其具有促进健康及提升男子气概的功效。东革阿里含有多种生物碱，能够治疗疟疾、过敏症、发烧等病症，另外，它也含有多种元素可以抗癌、抗氧化、抗风湿、抗老化及催情，因为东革阿里口感甚苦，所以其萃取物也可以作为增强咖啡等苦性饮料瓣调味料。马来西亚大学临床试验证明东革阿里有多项功能,它的萃取物还具有提升体力与活力、减轻疲劳、杀菌、抗溃疡、解热的效能,亦有改善各种的病症如高血压、糖尿病等功效。
1、缓解糖尿病、高血糖、高血脂和高血压。
2、增强免疫力,提高身体机能,提神抗疲劳。
3、改善男性前列腺疾病,增强肾脏功能。
4、减轻痛风和风湿症状。
5、有清血功效,促进肝脏排毒和血液循环。
6、抗病毒作用,有抗癌作用。
7、提高男性睾酮素分泌,提高性能力。
东革阿里食用方法：
东革阿里原片可以煮水、泡水、炖汤泡酒。
原片煮水法
煮水是标准用法，有效成分提取充分，浓度高，效果好、见效快。东革阿里切片 6克，加清水300ml，小火熬煮20分钟，将汤水（100ml）倒入茶杯饮用。剩余残渣可再重复加水回煮1—2次，大约第三次苦味渐淡之后就可丢弃。三次的汤倒出放置冷却后，装入大可乐瓶，放进冰箱保存，每天倒出一杯，加热饮用，3天用完。这样就是每天用了2g的量。可加入冰糖或蜂蜜来调和东革阿里的特有苦味。
粉末泡水法
东革阿里粉末泡水比较方便，用烧开的热水冲泡，待东革阿里的纤维沉淀到底部时候，就可以喝了，因为是粉末，所以有效成分在热水里能迅速溶解，粉末量小，浓度低，冲泡两次就没有味道了。汤水非常的苦，可加入冰糖或蜂蜜来调和苦味。三次煮好的汤都有效，要在一天内喝完。
浸泡高度酒
50克原片可浸6斤左右的白酒，浓度越高越好，最好是45度以上的白酒，酒的用量只要盖过东革阿里就可以了，最少浸泡一个月以上，才能充分的把东革阿里有效成分提取出来，每晚临睡前饮服一小杯，功效是补肾，补腰(注意如果糖尿病、高血压、前列腺肿胀者请勿浸酒饮服)。
炖汤
将两三片东革阿里原片或10克粉末加入鸡汤里一起炖，待鸡肉熟时候就可以食用，适宜一家大小享用，常饮可保健强身，固本陪元。
常见疾病改善时间
1、养身：每天早晚各一次，每次1-2g
2、强肾：25-35岁约15天，36-45岁约25天46-55岁约40天，56-60岁约50天左右
3、前列腺炎：轻度的约25天，中度的约40天，重度的约50天
4、痛风/风湿：5年以下者，需连用3个月，5年以上者需连用4个月，类风湿为5个月。每天早晚各1次，每次1-2g
5、糖尿病：5年以下者，需连用3个月，5年以上者需连用6个月。每天早晚各1次，每次1-2g。
饮食疗程方法
⒈ 先服食三个疗程。一个疗程为连续服20天，早上空腹一次，晚上临睡前再服用一次。
⒉ 20天后，停止泡水，拿2－3片东革阿里原片煮水饮服，时间为一个星期。
⒊ 连续服食三个疗程后，每个星期可服2天，早晚各一次。
传统与现代服用法
1、餐后半小时以上服用较好。不要在睡前3小时内喝，太提神
，会影响入眠。但是，3小时之前喝，反而容易入睡。
2、要热饮不要冷饮，以免寒气带入体内。
3、在煮水的时候加入6片生姜，可以起到和胃的作用，怕苦的话，喝的时候再加
入冰糖或者蜂蜜，解苦味和防呕吐效果很好。话梅糖也是较好的代用品。
4、东革阿里原片要通风处放置或冷藏，粉末的话要真空包装或冷藏。
TONGKAT ALI
Otherwise known as Longjack or by its scientific name Eurycoma longifolia, tongkat ali has been used for many years especially for its aphrodisiac and energy boosting qualities. It has qualities that can help both men and women – see the second part of the article for female specific benefits.
WHAT IS TONGKAT ALI?
Tongkat ali is an herb which grows predominantly in the jungles of certain South East Asian countries including Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. It has several other local names including Pasak Bumi and Tung Saw and is also known by some people as herbal viagra because of its well-known abilities to improve sexual dysfunction.
Locals have long been using this root for its aphrodisiac abilities and also to enhance energy but it is now being used more and more around the world and extracts are readily available to purchase in various shops and online.
As men age, they tend to experience a condition related to reduced testosterone production called andropause which causes a number of serious problems. Conditions linked to andropause include lack of libido, reduced levels of energy, increased body fat and mental fatigue.
As a middle aged man, I am fully aware of the difficulties that these conditions can cause. It is not fun when you realize that you are not the man that you once were and that many of the things that you took for granted are now more of a struggle.
Testosterone replacement therapy is an option for many men but it is very expensive and also comes with the risk of side effects. This has led men to search for an alternative in nature and Tongkat ali is one of them. While tongkat ali is best known for its masculine benefits, it also has potential to treat several female issues which I will come to later on.
THE BENEFITS OF TONGKAT ALI FOR MEN
1. TONGKAT ALI AND TESTOSTERONE
2. TONGKAT ALI FOR MALE FERTILITY
3. TONGKAT ALI FOR INCREASED LIBIDO
4. FAT LOSS AND MUSCLE GAIN
5. BONE HEALTH
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Recent research has revealed that tongkat ali could reduce the body’s production of the stress hormone – cortisol. The study published in 2013 was conducted on 32 male and 31 female volunteers with moderate stress symptoms.
They found that those in the tongkat ali group experienced significant improvements in tension, confusion and anger and concluded that tongkat ali may be an effective remedy against modern day stress issues. (5)
Stress is a huge issue in the modern world and one which affects a growing number of people worldwide. The good news here is that tongkat ali is far less likely to cause the potential side effects and dependency associated with prescription medications so readily handed out for stress and anxiety.
ENERGY BOOST
Ladies…are you feeling tired, drained and fatigued all day? Is it difficult for you to get everything you need done? If so…your body needs a boost from somewhere and tongkat ali may have the answer.
When your body is suffering from a hormonal imbalance and is producing insufficient hormones, it can result in fatigue and lethargy. Tongkat ali is believed to help balance the hormones with the ability to increase energy levels and metabolism.
The increase in energy that you get from this root can help you get through the busy day and may also help improve endurance and exercise performance. This may in turn help to control body weight and improve mood.
WEIGHT CONTROL
When your hormones are out of whack, your metabolism is likely to be less effective and this invariably results in weight gain. By balancing the body’s hormones and improving energy levels tongkat ali may help reverse the weight gain, keep you looking in shape and feeling better both physically and mentally.
It is also worth noting the study that showed it could improve lean body mass and body composition that was mentioned earlier in the article. Of course, simply taking tongkat ali or any other herb will have little or no effect unless it is done as part of a wider weight loss plan involving exercise and diet.
LIBIDO BOOST
It is not only men that can benefit from the aphrodisiac effects of tongkat ali. Regardless of gender, a shot of testosterone can help improve your sexual desire significantly. There is also some anecdotal evidence that tongkat ali can increase the sensitivity of the sexual organs in women.
Experts that have observed the libido enhancing ability of tongkat ali in rats believe the effects may be replicated in women.
