Review Ergogenic Effect of Long Jack, Eurycoma Longifolia
Thasanee Khanijou1, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul2★★ Corresponding author
- 1Mahidol University International College, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus, Nakhon Pathom, THAILAND.
- 2Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, THAILAND.
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Wannee Jiraungkoorskul
Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, THAILAND.
Volume 10, Issue 20 · pp. 139–142 · PUBLISHED · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194041
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ABSTRACT
Eurycoma longifolia (family: Simaroubaceae) is commonly distributed in the Southeast Asia and Indo‑China. In particular, the aqueous extract and decoction of its root are a well‑known folk medicine which enhances sexuality, fertility, and antiaging. Furthermore, it has been shown to possess anti‑inflammatory, antimalarial, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Its common phytochemical components include alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, saponins, tannins, and triterpenes. This plant is rich in various quassinoids including eurycolactone, eurycomalactone, eurycomanol, eurycomanone, and eurycomaoside all of which has been reported to contribute to its remedial properties including increased muscle strength, endurance in cycling time, and reduced anxiety and stress. Based on established literature on the health benefits of E. longifolia, this review article has attempted to compile E. longifolia to be one of the choices of ergogenic plants.
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Khanijou, T., & Jiraungkoorskul, W. (). Review Ergogenic Effect of Long Jack, Eurycoma Longifolia. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 10(20), 139–142. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-7847.194041