Morinda Citrifolia
Other Names: Ba Ji Tian, Bois Douleur, Canarywood, Cheese Fruit, Hai Ba Ji, Hawaiian Noni, Hog Apple, Indian Mulberry, Jus de Noni, Luoling, Mengkudu, Menkoedoe, Mora de la India, Morinda, Morinda citrifolia, Mulberry, Mûre Indienne, Nhau, Noni Juice, Nono, Nonu, Pau-Azeitona, Rotten Cheese Fruit, Ruibarbo Caribe, Tahitian Noni Juice, Ura, Wild Pine, Wu Ning, Yor.
Noni is a small evergreen tree in the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Australia, and India that often grows among lava flows.
noni fruit, leaves, flowers, stems, bark, and roots are still used to make medicine.
Special Precautions of Noni
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Don’t take noni if you are pregnant. Historically, noni has been used to cause abortions. It’s also best to avoid noni if you are breast-feeding. Not enough is known about the safety of taking noni during breast-feeding.
- Kidney problems: Noni contains large amounts of potassium. This can be a problem, especially for people with kidney disease. There is one report of a person with kidney disease developing high levels of potassium in the blood after drinking noni juice. Don’t use noni if you have kidney problems.
- Liver disease: Noni has been linked to several cases of liver damage. Avoid using noni if you have liver disease.
- diabetic patients should be aware about the caloric and glucose information of the product. Paying attention to the ingredients of the Noni Juice can help diabetics to avoid any interaction. As with any product, if you have an ongoing medical condition, talk to your doctor before you start any food supplement product, including Noni.
- it can cause constipation if you consume too much of this product. The research studies suggest this is the case. However, research studies suggest this is a side effect of any fruit juice, not just Noni. This side effect of Noni Juice, though, can be easily remedied. If you suffer from this one of many claimed side effects of the juice, simply lessen the quantity you consume on a daily basis. This should clear up any intestinal difficulties that have presented themselves as a result of your daily intake of Noni Juice. If intestinal difficulties persist, talk to your doctor.
- Drug Interaction : Like grapefruit juice, Noni is a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4, which can affect the metabolism of a variety of drugs, increasing their bioavailability.In some cases, this can lead to a fatal interaction with drugs like astemizole or terfenadine.
The benefits of Noni are
The green fruit, leaves, and root/rhizomes were traditionally used in Polynesian cultures to treat menstrual cramps, bowel irregularities, diabetes, liver diseases, and urinary tract infections. Noni fruit, leaves, flowers, stems, bark, and roots are used to make medicine for a long list of ailments. However, the effectiveness of noni for these uses has not been proven. A study of noni freeze-dried fruit extract is underway at The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, but the results are not yet in. There have been many anecdotal, but few scientific, reports on it's ability to greatly assist the body in overcoming cancer.
- Noni boosts the immune system: Noni is considered one of the most nutritious fruits. Many of its nutrients are known to stimulate the immune system.
- Noni stimulates digestion: Noni juice has traditionally been used as a laxative.
- Noni is rich in anti-oxidants: Research has shown that Noni juice exhibits better antioxidant activity than grape seed extract and pycnogenol.
- Noni works as an analgesic: The Noni tree is also knows as the 'Painkiller and Headache tree'. Noni has been found to be 75% as effective as morphine sulphate in relieving pain without the toxic side effects.
- Noni has antibacterial, antifungal and antiparasitic properties: With the presence of active compounds like anthraquinones, scopoletin and terpenes, Noni is effective against bacteria and fungus.
- Noni has anti-inflammatory properties: Noni juice has shown similar results to the newer over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs, called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- Cancer : In laboratory research, noni has shown antioxidant, immune-stimulating, and tumor-fighting properties. Noni juice contains noni-ppt, which has shown anti-tumor activity.
- Lung Cancer : Morinda Citrifolia edible leaf extract enhanced immune response against lung cancer," has found that an alcohol-based leaf extract of the noni tree (Morinda Citrifolia) was more effective than a commonly used chemotherapy drug in treating lung cancer in an animal model.
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Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
