Red Tongkat Ali (Jackiopsis ornata) Selected Whole Slices, 200g

The roots are wild-harvested by the Orang Asli. We then clean, slice, dry and pack them ourselves. We select whole slices, so almost every piece in the pack is complete rather than a broken fragment, which also makes it a good gift. Red Tongkat Ali (Jackiopsis ornata) is a rainforest tree root from the coffee family. It is a different plant from Yellow Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia), not a cheaper version of it. The Orang Asli know it as Kaki Cium; Malay herbalists call it Akar Haji Samad. Traditionally it has been used for joint pain, backache, energy and vitality.

• Ingredient: 100% Red Tongkat Ali root, nothing added
• Net weight: 200g
• Packing: Food-safe packaging
• What you will see: selected, almost entirely whole oval slices, most with the reddish bark rim intact. Size, thickness and shade still vary naturally from slice to slice.

How to prepare

Honey infusion (traditional method)

1. Break about 50–100g of completely dry slices into 2–3 cm pieces.
2. Put them in a clean glass jar and cover with raw honey, leaving 2–3 cm of honey above the roots.
3. Seal and keep at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, for at least 3–4 weeks (4–8 weeks is better). Stir or invert the jar every few days.
4. Take one teaspoon a day, in warm water or directly, in the morning or before physical activity.

Water decoction

As general guidance for raw Tongkat Ali slices, use about 5g per litre of water. Bring to the boil, simmer, then strain.

How long to take it: start low, and do not take it non-stop. Four to six weeks on, then one to two weeks off. A medicinal wine method is described in our article; it is not suitable for anyone who avoids alcohol for health, religious or medication reasons.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. Make sure slices are completely dry before using them in a honey infusion.

Good to know

• Whole slices are selected for appearance and gifting. Whole or broken, the contents of the root are similar; you are paying for presentation, not extra strength.
• The evidence is early. One animal study found higher testosterone with Red Tongkat Ali than in the control group. There are no human clinical trials on this plant, and its compounds have not been formally documented in peer-reviewed literature. Traditional use is long-standing; clinical proof is not there yet.
• Because the roots are wild-harvested, no Certificate of Origin is issued.
• Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding. If you take anticoagulants or hormone therapy, or have a liver or kidney condition, speak to your doctor first.
• The honey infusion contains a significant amount of sugar.
• This is a plain dried herb, not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.

Read more

• Red Tongkat Ali: The Honey & Wine Infusion
• The Three Tongkat Ali
• Tongkat Ali: The Complete Story
• The other half of the traditional rotation: Yellow Tongkat Ali Dried Root Slices