Morinda citrifolia, also known as noni, has been used for hundreds of years throughout polynesia for a variety of conditions. Noni has been approved as a safe food within the european union. Although it was traditionally only used to dye clothes, noni is now getting quite. Morinda citrifolia is a bush to small tree figure 1 growing from 2 to 6 meters tall. Morinda citrifolia noni tree growing and general information. Rubiaceae family or noni yo in thai is a small tropical tree that grows widely in polynesia. Getting started noni can be propagated from either seeds or stem cuttings. Noni fruit in different stages of development photo. Two novel glycosides from the fruits of morinda citrifolia noni inhibit ap1 transactivation and cell transformation in the mouse epidermal jb6 cell line. Traditionally, it finds used as a therapeutic remedy to various diseases as an antibacterial, antitumor, anthelminthic, analgesic, antiinflammatory, immunostimulant. Morinda citrifolia noni on sarcoma 180 ascites tumour in mice. The effect of the daily consumption of morinda citrifolia noni fruit juice on the physiological status of patients with diabetes type 2 dt2 was tested over a period of two months.
The genus morinda belongs to the madder or coffee family rubiaceae and includes approximately 80 species, including morinda citrifolia linn morinda citrifolia l. Provides 30 mg of bioactive iridoids per 60 ml serving. The name morinda citrifolia is also referring to the botanical name which is originally derived from the two latin words morus imputing to mulberry, and indicus imputing to indian, it belongs to the rubiaceae family nelson, 2006. We report the case of a man with chronic renal insufficiency who selfmedicated with an alternative medicine product known as noni juice morinda citrifolia.
Volatile changes in hawaiian noni fruit, morinda citrifolia l. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. It has been used in folk remedies for over 2000 years. The proceeding of 6th international nursing conference. The genus name derived from the latin morus, mulberry, and indicus, indian, in reference to the similarity of the fruit of indian mulberry to true mulberry. Noni morinda citrifolia is also known as indian mulberry and is very prevalent in the pacific islands. Plants profile for morinda citrifolia indian mulberry.
Emphasize the art of nursing on research, education into clinical and community practice, november 1617, 2015, surabaya. Homemade juice is a good way to get 100% noni juice. Morinda citrifolia, commonly known as noni, is the fruit of a tree native to southeast asia, where it has been consumed for 2,000 years. Distinguished by its cocoonlike shape and pungent odor, morinda citrifolia is reputed to have remarkable health and medicinal benefits. Morinda citrifolia noni fruit juice nfj, 2 ml per kg bw per day, was consumed by twenty patients with dt2 after they underwent a standard treatment regimen including carbohydrate. Abstract background noni fruit morinda citrifolia l.
We tested the efficacy of noni in women with dysmenorrhea. Morinda citrifolia noni fruit juice reduces inflammatory. Since 1996, it has been sold widely in the united states as a general remedy for a wide array of health problems including cancer, diabetes, hivaids, gastric ulcers, hypertension, infections, depression, and chronic fatigue 2,3. Request for an opinion on the equivalence of noni juice. Rural industries research and development corporation, australian government in this report, researchers examined existing literature on the plant morinda citrifolia noni and its juice extract and assessed the agronomic best practices, the fermentation process and the supposed therapeutic effects.
Morinda are represented by over 80 species primarily of old world tropical regions. We did a prospective randomized doubleblind placebocontrolled trial in 100 university students of 18. Morinda citrifolia, noni, great morinda, indian mulberry. Most popular species are morinda citrifolia, morinda trimera and morinda reticulata within the species morinda citrifolia, there are two types. Noni is the com mon name for morinda citrifolia l and is also called g reat morinda, beach mulberry, t ahitian noni, indian mulberry, mengkudu malaysia, cheese fruit or noni from hawaiian in. The ripening and aging of noni fruits morinda citrifolia l. Consequently, it has been extensively introduced in cultivation and can be found cultivated and naturalized across tropical and subtropical regions of the.
Morinda citrifolia is the scientific name of the vegetable widely known as noni. Morinda citrifolia is a yellowish color and the fruits have a unique and distinct disagreeable odor when ripe. Noni traditional pacific island crops research guides. Its fruit was used to sustain health and fight disease, and its leaves were used to soothe wounds and provide relief for pain and ailments. Rubiaceae rubioideae coffee family noni hawaii, indian mulberry. Morinda citrifolia is an evergreen tree growing to 6 m 19ft by 6 m 19ft at a medium rate. Abstract morinda citrifolia commonly known as noni is a perennial plant originating in southeast asia, consumed over 2000 years. In its natural habitat it bears flowers and fruit year round. The noni plant has a long history of use as a medicinal plant to treat a wide variety of ailments including cns disorders. Clusters of fragrant, white, tubular flowers appear. Morinda citrifolia noni, indian mulberry pfaf plant database. Morinda citrifolia is a fruitbearing tree in the coffee family, rubiaceae. The ripening and aging of noni fruits morinda citrifolia.
The peculiar yellowish white noni fruits are famous for the healthy juice that can be made of the fruits. Noni juice is a juice from the fruit of morinda citrifolia l also known as the indian mulberry and the awl tree. Morinda citrifolia has been reported to help in a plethora of issues. For more than 20 years, it has tapped into the power of the superfruit noni, which has been utilized by polynesians for thousands of years because of its numerous health benefits. Acute hepatotoxicity after ingestion of morinda citrifolia. Health benefits of morinda citrifolia noni pharmacognosy journal. Noni juice is the common form of consumption and is found in 10% to 100% concentrations. Noni morinda citrifolia has been used for many years as an antiinflammatory agent. All parts of the plant, including the leaves, fruit, bark, and roots have several pharmacological prop. Morinda citrifolia is the scientific name of the commercially known plant noni. Morinda citrifolia an overview sciencedirect topics. Rubiaceae noni, great morinda, indian mulberry, mengkudu malay, nonunono pacific islands origin.
The potassium concentration in noni juice samples was determined and found to be 56. This is a tropical fruit tree that grows yearround in the pacific islands and for over 2000 years has been used for its many healthful benefits. Morinda citrifolia l is a member of the genus rubiaceae. Cancer preventive effect of morinda citrifolia noni. Hiuniversity of hawaii the noni website moci3 hiuniversity of hawaii extension plant disease moci3 hiuniversity of hawaii tropical agriculture moci3 incenter for new crops and plants products moci3 pacific basinthe traditional tree initiative moci3 singaporegreat morinda moci3 traditional pacific island crops moci3. This small evergreen tree or shrub is native from southeastern asia indonesia to australia, and now has a pantropical distribution. Genetics there is a relatively high degree of genetic e. It is traditionally produced by keeping harvested fruit in closed containers for several weeks as the fruit senesces or ages. Seeds have a disadvantage due to the fact that they take 612 months or more to germinate while stem cuttings can root within 2 months of being planted. Antipsychoticlike activity of noni morinda citrifolia. Morinda citrifolia, commonly known as the noni berry, is a tropical fruit that has been used for more than 2000 years as a polynesian herbal remedy. It has been shown to be immune system modulating, anticancer, antidiabetic, a strong antimicrobial and to enhance cognitive abilities, etc. Noni was used as a medicinal plant by the polynesians 200 years ago, but it has never been a traditional food, although it has. The patient presented to the clinic with hyperkalemia despite claiming adherence to a lowpotassium diet.
Morinda citrifolia is a small tree with ovate glossy leaves 1520 cm long. In the current study, we investigated the effects of noni fruit juice nfj in the treatment of c57bl6 mice, which were continuously exposed to dextran sulfate sodium dss for 9 consecutive days. Morinda citrifolia l noni has been used in folk remedies by polynesians for over 2000 years, and is reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects, including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, antihelmin, analgesic, hypotensive, antiinflammatory, and immune enhancing effects. Properties and applications of morinda citrifolia noni. Astutik, heny and santoso, agus heri and yuliwar, roni 2015 the effect of noni fruit juice morinda citrifolia in decreasing menstrual pain dysmenorrhea phase ii experiment.
Morinda citrifolia commonly known as noni is a perennial plant originating in southeast. However, data concerning its role in the treatment of intestinal inflammation still require clarification. Morinda citrifolia noni has been used widely as a complementary and alternative therapy in many countries owing to its potent antioxidant activity and proven health benefits. Noni fruit is widely consumed in tropical regions of indonesia to the hawaiian islands. Pdf on may 20, 2019, p pandiselvi and others published morinda citrifolia l noni find, read and cite all the research you need on.
Tahitian noni juice morinda s flagship product is beloved by people worldwide and backed by dozens of human clinical studies. These plant parts have shown antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer and anti. Morinda citrifolia l noni has been used in folk remedies by polynesians for over 2000 years, and is reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects. Two of the biggest producers of noni are tahiti and hawaii. Morinda citrifolia noni has been extensively used in folk medicine by polynesians for over 2,000 years. It is a member of the mulberry family and is also called indian mulberry. Morinda citrifolia, known commercially as noni, grows widely throughout the paci. Morinda citrifolia is common in the diet of many cultures and used as a famine food in some countries. The present investigation was designed to evaluate the antipsychotic effect of noni fruits morinda citrifolia linn. Morinda citrifolia noni subpopulations bearing unique characteristics. Noni juice morinda citrifolia is increasing in worldwide popularity as a food or dietary supplement with versatile health effects. Noni morinda citrifolia was a prized possession in ancient polynesia, and it was the symbol of life for the people of tahiti. Noni is native to southeast asia indonesia and australia. Growing up to 30 feet tall, noni has large, simple, dark green, shiny and deeply veined leaves and is able to bear fruit 9 months to 1 year after planting.
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