Tongkat Ali Root Slices Dong Ge A Li 500g Wild-Cut Yellow Slices for Decoction and Culinary Use

Tongkat Ali Root Slices, known in TCM as Dong Ge A Li (东革阿里), from Eurycoma longifolia. These dried root slices are cut from mature roots and offered as a raw botanical for culinary and decoction use. Traditionally associated with supporting vitality and general wellness in Southeast Asian herbal practice, they are typically prepared by simmering in soups or teas. Store sealed in a cool, dry place. This product is a food item and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Tongkat Ali root slices cut from mature roots
• Botanical source Eurycoma longifolia known as Dong Ge A Li in Chinese
• Traditionally valued in Southeast Asian herbal practice for vitality
• Medium-cut slices with a deep reddish appearance for easy simmering
• Suitable for decoctions soups and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale to reddish-brown color with a firm dense texture and a fibrous grain. They carry a characteristically bitter earthy aroma, and the resulting decoction is typically strongly bitter with a lingering woody aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in soups with meat or poultry
• Decoct alone or with other herbs for a bitter herbal tea
• Add to slow-cooked broths for culinary use
• Steep slices in hot water for a traditional-style infusion

Traditional Uses

In Southeast Asian folk herbal tradition, Tongkat Ali root has long been simmered as a decoction or added to nourishing soups, often paired with dates, goji berries, or lean meat to balance its bitterness. It is traditionally associated with supporting energy and vitality, and slices are commonly used in small amounts for occasional wellness broths rather than daily food.

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