🍵

Tongkat Ali (Pasak Bumi) Tea / Infusion

A traditional tea preparation using Tongkat Ali (Pasak Bumi) (Eurycoma longifolia), addressing testosterone boosting, libido, men's health.

teasjamuBeginner⏱ 10–20 minutesShelf life: Brew fresh; dried herb keeps 6–12 months stored airtightDosage: 1–3 cups daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

Testosterone BoostingLibidoMen's HealthFatigueFertilityStress

Ingredients

  • Tongkat Ali (Pasak Bumi) — As needed

Instructions

  1. Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Tongkat Ali (Pasak Bumi) in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Cover while steeping.
  3. Strain and drink.

Interactions & contraindications

Tongkat Ali (Pasak Bumi)

Full profile
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Tongkat Ali (Pasak Bumi) in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Tongkat Ali (Pasak Bumi) itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.

Pregnancy

Avoid

This herb is associated with hormone-modulating activity. Because pregnancy is a uniquely hormone-sensitive state, herbs in this category are generally avoided unless specifically guided by a midwife or doctor — this is a general, mechanism-based caution, not herb-specific research.

Breastfeeding

Use Caution

Hormone-modulating herbs can potentially affect milk supply or pass hormone-active compounds to the infant — generally used cautiously and under guidance.

Children

Avoid

Hormone-modulating herbs are generally avoided in children given the sensitivity of ongoing hormonal development.

May have a stimulant effect

Watch for: Other caffeine-containing products, MAOIs, and stimulant medications (for ADHD or weight loss)

Additive stimulant effects can raise heart rate and blood pressure.

May affect hormone levels

Watch for: Hormone therapies, oral contraceptives, and tamoxifen or similar medications

Some herbs have mild phytoestrogenic or hormone-modulating activity that can interact with hormonal medications.

May have a calming/sedative effect

Watch for: Benzodiazepines, sleep medications, other sedative herbs, and alcohol

Combined CNS-depressant effects can cause excessive drowsiness or impaired coordination.