Herbarium of the Ancients — Detailed Record

Eurycoma longifolia

Read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.

Enhanced precautions for this plant: Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to traditional hormonal use not documented for maternal safety. Not recommended for children, as traditional use exclusively concerns adults. May interact with hormonal treatments or anticoagulants; the advice of a healthcare professional is essential before any use. Prolonged or high-dose consumption is not documented as safe; short and spaced courses are advised.

Decoction — Root

Traditional decoction of dried root

The dried root, cut into chips, is traditionally boiled at length in water until a bitter, concentrated liquid is obtained. This decoction is then filtered and consumed in small amounts, often in the morning. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Powder — Root

Root powder in local preparation

The root is dried and then finely ground into a powder, sometimes mixed with honey or incorporated into traditional beverages. This concentrated form requires extreme caution regarding the quantity used. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Where to find it

Obtaining the plant

Dried Eurycoma longifolia root, in chips or powder form, can be found in herbalist shops specializing in Southeast Asian plants as well as in certain online stores dedicated to traditional Malay and Indonesian plants.

Harvest season

When to harvest it

The root is traditionally dug up year-round in tropical forests, with plants several years old being favored for their concentration of active principles.

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