红东革阿里 / 异色暗罗 — Polyalthia bullata King (syn. Fissistigma bullatum)

Pinyin: Hóng Dōnggé'ālǐ · Malay: Tongkat Ali Merah / Selusuh Lembu · Family: Annonaceae (番荔枝科)

Energetics

Warm (温)

Flavor

Pungent, slightly bitter, sweet, aromatic (辛、微苦、甘、芳香)

Meridians

Kidney (肾), Liver (肝), Spleen (脾)

Traditional Edict

Warms Kidney and supplements Yang, invigorates Qi and activates blood, strengthens sinews and bones, and dispels fatigue and lumbago. Orang Asli red elixir of stamina.

Cautions & Contraindications

Contraindicated in hormone-sensitive prostate adenocarcinoma and active sleep apnea. Caution in Yin Deficiency with dry heat.

Clinical Applications

Late-onset male hypogonadism, asthenozoospermia, chronic fatigue syndrome, physical athletic recovery, osteopenia, and metabolic adrenal burnout.

Quality Markers

Total Aporphine Alkaloids & Bullatacin Acetogenins >= 0.80% (HPLC MHM standard)

Mechanism & Phytochemistry

1. Aporphine alkaloids and bullatacin acetogenins stimulate Leydig cell steroidogenesis, elevating serum free testosterone and sperm motility. 2. Stimulates eNOS, promoting cGMP accumulation and corpus cavernosum vasodilation. 3. Elevates testosterone without inducing hepatic transaminase toxicity.

Preparation & Dosage

Sliced dried red root discs decocted 30-45 minutes: 5-15 g daily (mild, sweet-aromatic taste). Standardized extract: 200-400 mg daily.

Appended Prescriptions

1. Imperial Nanyang Primal Vigor Synergy with Morinda officinalis (Ba Ji Tian), Curculigo orchioides (Xian Mao), and Epimedium. 2. Rainforest Recovery Tisane with Kaempferia galanga and Cymbopogon citratus.

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