Tongkat Ali

Tongkat Ali is a popular folk name for Eurycoma longifolia, a medium size slender tree reaching 10 metres in height. The name Tongkat Ali means “Ali’s walking stick.” Another folk name for the plant is Longjack. Tongkat Ali is native to Malaysia, lower Burma, Thailand, and Indonesia. The root is employed as a traditional remedy for the treatment of malaria, high blood pressure, fevers, fatigue, loss of sexual desire, and impotence. Tongkat Ali enjoys both a long history of traditional use, and a growing body of serious science corroborating its efficacy.The difficulty of harvesting Tongkat Ali in the wild is one very good reason to cultivate the trees in plantations. Furthermore, as this traditional plant remedy becomes more popular, supplies of Tongkat Ali in the wild will inevitably decrease. Over time, this tree could become endangered. In order to preserve the natural environment and to protect remaining wild specimens of Tongkat Ali, Malaysia is currently establishing plantations of this tree.

Misai Kucing

Misai Kuching (Orthosiphon Stamineus) is a medicinal herb found mainly throughout South East Asia and tropical Australia. It is believed to have antiallergic, antihypertensive, antiinflammatory and diuretic properties. It is used as a remedy for arteriosclerosis (capillary and circulatory disorders), kidney stones, diabetes and nephritis.

Biodiversity of herbs in Malaysia

Malaysia tropical rain forest is unique with large biodiversity of valuable plants and animals. The discovery of herbal plants in these jungles and in particular Mas Cotek, is slowly receiving international recognition for its medicinal values and health benefits. Based on the traditional knowledge, Mas Cotek leaves possess characteristics of human reproductive organ and in particular for the female fertility treatment.Mas Cotek has been scientifically researched by two local institution, the University Malaya and the Malaysian Planting Research Institute (MARDI). Research result shows that Masa Cotek possess five active components which are required by the human body namely flavanoid, tannins, tritopnoids, proanthocyanins and phenols. These active components is medically shown to assist in human memory and was used by doctors to treat patients with disability in mental concentration.. In addition, Mas Cotek helps to assist the effectiveness of vitamin C in controlling nitric oxide and blood circulation. Mas Cotek protects the heart, in three ways, prevent blood clot, control LDL ( bad cholesterol) oxygenation and reduce blood pressure.