Biotropics Malaysia

The world’s leading supplier of Tongkat Ali extract

Researched botanical ingredients for brands in 36 countries, manufacturing for other brands, and health products for Malaysia.

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An Orang Asli root collector and a researcher in the forest, holding a freshly harvested Tongkat Ali root
2007Founded in Malaysia
28Human studies on Physta
400+Products made with Physta
36Countries

From rainforest root to released batch

  1. A root collector preparing a freshly harvested Tongkat Ali root

    Sourced

    Root harvested in Malaysia with Orang Asli communities, who are paid a premium.

  2. Two Biotropics laboratory staff preparing a root sample at a laboratory mill

    Authenticated

    Every batch of root is HPTLC tested to confirm the species and plant part.

  3. Tongkat Ali root in water in laboratory extraction flasks

    Extracted

    A water extraction process co-developed with MIT, at the Biotropics plant.

  4. A Biotropics scientist examining a root sample under a microscope

    Standardised

    To MS 2409:2011, the Malaysian Standard Physta helped develop.

  5. A glass jar of Physta capsules

    Tested and released

    Every batch is checked for heavy metals and microbes before release.

From ingredient to shelf

A production worker handling dried extract at the Biotropics plant
For brands and manufacturersPerformance ingredientsPhysta® and four more researched extracts.
 Extraction equipment at the Phytes Biotek plant
For brands launching a productManufacturing and white labelExtraction, encapsulation and packing near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
 Nu-Prep Lelaki and Nu-Prep Wanita bottles
For shoppers in MalaysiaFinished productsNu-Prep, Nu-Lady and Men’s Formula.
The flagship

Physta®, the Tongkat Ali
with the evidence

A water extract of Malaysian Tongkat Ali root, tested in 28 human studies. 200mg a day delivers at least 1.6mg of eurycomanone, the clinically researched dose for testosterone.

  • 28 human studies
  • Made to Malaysian Standard MS 2409:2011
  • Self-affirmed GRAS in the US
  • Sold in North America as LJ100®

See the research at tongkatali.com

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A freshly harvested Tongkat Ali root in the rainforest

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Cognitive healthBioKesum®Kesum leafFor memory and mood.Women’s healthSLP+®Kacip FatimahFor women before and after menopause.MenopauseNu-Femme®Kacip Fatimah with Tongkat AliFor hot flushes and quality of life.Men’s sexual healthEurecta®Physta® with BioKesum®For men’s sexual health.

See us at SupplySide Global

28 to 30 October 2026, Las VegasThe $4.5 Billion Testosterone Opportunity

Biotropics hosts the panel on Wednesday 28 October at 12pm Las Vegas time. Find the team at the HP Ingredients booth, #7833, any day of the show.

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See what the research says

The human studies on Tongkat Ali, explained in plain language at tongkatali.com.

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