In Sweden, the most commonly used names are Tongkat Ali or Longjack. The botanical name of the plant species is Eurycoma longifolia.
Since the spelling can be hard to remember, shortened or misspelled variants such as Tongkat, Tonkat, Tongat Ali and Tonkat Ali also appear – but the correct name is Tongkat Ali.
Around the world, Tongkat Ali is known by many different names. In regions where the plant is traditionally used, local names have become established:
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USA 🇺🇸: Longjack, Longjax
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Indonesia 🇮🇩: Bidara Laut, Pasak Bumi
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Vietnam 🇻🇳: Cay Ba Binh, Hau Phat, Bba Binh
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Bahrain 🇧🇭: Lanir Siam
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Thailand 🇹🇭: Piak, Tung Saw
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Japan 🇯🇵: Babi Kurus
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India 🇮🇳: Penawar Pahit, Bedara Mereah, Lempedu Pahit
Want to learn more about the plant as a whole, from history to effects and dosage? Then we recommend our complete guide to Tongkat Ali.
This content is for information and does not replace advice from a doctor or other healthcare professional. Food supplements do not replace a varied diet. Consult a doctor if you have a medical condition, take medication, are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Daniel Lazarevic
Writer · runs the web agency Webbografi
Daniel Lazarevic runs the web agency Webbografi and has a longstanding interest in strength training and nutrition. He has written Tongkatbutiken's knowledge hub since its launch in 2024 and always links to the studies behind the claims. Daniel is neither a doctor nor a registered dietitian. The texts are fact-checked by Erik Johansson and do not replace advice from a healthcare professional.
Fact-checked by Erik Johansson · founder of Tongkatbutiken
Erik founded Tongkatbutiken in 2024. He is responsible for the products and for ensuring that the texts reflect what we actually sell. Read more under About us.
