Eurycoma longifolia
Eurycoma longifolia
Eurycoma longifolia is a plant species rooted in various Southeast Asian traditional medicine systems. It has been historically utilized to address a wide range of conditions, including fever, malaria, indigestion, wounds, syphilis, and various aches or skin irritations. Scientific research has identified twenty-six compounds in the roots, including four with potential anti-inflammatory activity and three specific C20 quassinoids. Some studies suggest its polysaccharides may influence longevity pathways in model organisms, though human data is limited. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.
- Traditionally for
- fever · antidysentery
- Traditions
- traditional · Vietnamese traditional
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- fever
- antidysentery
- bones
- dullness
- headache
- indigestion
- itch
- malaria
- smallpox
- sores
- stomach ache
- syphilis
- vermifuge
- wounds
What the science says
- The study identified twenty-six compounds from Eurycoma longifolia roots, with four showing anti-inflammatory activity.
- Two compounds from LED-modulated Eurycoma longifolia roots showed dose-dependent inhibitory activity against Blastocystis ST3 and ST7.
- Eurycoma longifolia Jack polysaccharides extended lifespan and healthspan in C. elegans and D. melanogaster, reducing age-associated accumulations and activating longevity pathways.
- Three new C20 quassinoids, eurycomanoic acids A-C, were identified from Eurycoma longifolia roots.
Frequently asked questions
What is Eurycoma longifolia?
Eurycoma longifolia (Eurycoma longifolia) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Eurycoma longifolia traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Eurycoma longifolia for: fever, antidysentery, bones, dullness, headache, indigestion. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Eurycoma longifolia?
Eurycoma longifolia appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional, Vietnamese traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Eurycoma longifolia?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Eurycoma longifolia; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study identified twenty-six compounds from Eurycoma longifolia roots, with four showing anti-inflammatory activity.
How strong is the evidence for Eurycoma longifolia?
The strongest finding for Eurycoma longifolia carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Eurycoma longifolia safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Eurycoma longifolia in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Eurycoma longifolia interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Eurycoma longifolia in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Eurycoma longifolia?
Eurycoma longifolia is also known as: Эврикома длиннолистая.
Is Eurycoma longifolia a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Natural longevity modulator: aging modulatory effects of Eurycoma longifolia Jack polysaccharides in C. elegans and D. melanogaster. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Eurycomanoic Acids A-C: Three New Quassinoid Carboxylic Acids from Eurycoma longifolia (Simaroubaceae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antiparasitic activity and molecular docking of canthin-6-one derivatives from LED- modulated Eurycoma longifolia roots against Blastocystis ST3 and ST7. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Fluorescent compounds from the roots of Eurycoma longifolia. literature abstract metadata