Review on Eurycoma longifolia Pharmacological and Phytochemical Properties

Eurycoma longifolia or Tongkat Ali is famous for its aphrodisiac property and the traditional uses range from tonic after childbirth to treating malaria. Phytochemical studies revealed the presence of bioactive compounds such as quassinoids, alkaloids, squalene derivatives, tirucallane-type triterp...

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Main Authors: Aini Norhidayah, Mohamed, Jaya Vejayan, Palliah, M. M., Yusoff
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: Asian Network for Scientific Information 2015
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Online Access:http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/9351/1/Review%20on%20Eurycoma%20longifolia%20Pharmacological%20and%20Phytochemical%20Properties.pdf
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/9351/7/fist-2015-aini-review%20on%20eurycoma.pdf
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Summary:Eurycoma longifolia or Tongkat Ali is famous for its aphrodisiac property and the traditional uses range from tonic after childbirth to treating malaria. Phytochemical studies revealed the presence of bioactive compounds such as quassinoids, alkaloids, squalene derivatives, tirucallane-type triterpenes and biphenylneolignans. Existing research revealed that plant has potential to treat various diseases and to replace the current treatment. Purpose of this article is to evaluate and summarize the existing literatures concerning phytochemical, biological and toxicological studies of E. longifolia. It is expected that critical evaluation will be useful for researchers working on