Eurycoma Longifolia

Eurycoma longifolia is a tall, slender evergreen shrub-tree commonly found in Southeast Asia where it is a protected species. The root and bark are sometimes used as medicine.

Eurycoma longifolia is used for erectile dysfunction (ED), increasing sexual desire in healthy people, treating conditions in a man that prevent him from getting a woman pregnant within a year of trying to conceive (male infertility), and boosting athletic performance, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses.

The root of Eurycoma longifolia contains several chemicals that have different effects in the body. Some of the chemicals seem to affect how the body produces the hormone testosterone. Research in animals and humans suggests it might increase testosterone in the body.

When taken by mouth: Eurycoma longifolia is POSSIBLY SAFE when used in medicinal amounts of 200 mg daily for up to 9 months or 400 mg daily for 3 months. Eurycoma longifolia is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when used in larger amounts. Some Eurycoma longifolia supplements have been found to contain mercury or lead. Sildenafil (Viagra), a prescription drug, has also been found in some Eurycoma longifolia supplements. Taking too much Eurycoma longifolia might lead to mercury or lead poisoning or other side effects.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

BY MOUTH:

• For increasing sexual desire in healthy people: 300 mg of Eurycoma longifolia extract daily for 3 months.

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