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Morinda littoralis Blanco
Other Common Names: noni, morinda, Indian mulberry, hog apple, canary wood
Latin Name: Morinda citrifolia

Local names: Apatot (Ilk.); apatot-nga-basit (Ilk.); bangkudo (Bis., Tag.); bangkuro (C. Bis.); bankoro (Tag., Mag.); bankuro (Tagb.); bankuru (Tag.); galongog (Sub.); lino (Bis., Tag.); nino (Sul., Tag., Bis.); rukurok (Kuy.); taeng-aso (Tag.); tumbong-aso (Tag.); Indian mulberry (Engl.).

Bankoro is found chiefly along or near the seashore throughout the Philippines. It also occurs in India to Polynesia.

This is an erect, smooth shrub or small tree 3 to 10 meters in height. The leaves are broadly elliptic to oblong, 12 to 25 centimeters long, and pointed or blunt at the tip. The peduncles are leaf-opposed, solitary, and 1 to 3 centimeters long. The flowers are not bracteolate and form dense, ovoid, or rounded heads, and are 1 to 1.5 centimeters in diameter. The calyx is truncate. The corolla is white and about 1 centimeter long; the limb is 5-lobed and 1 centimeter in diameter. The fruit is fleshy, white or greenish-white, ovoid, and 3 to 10 centimeters in length.

Herbal Remedies and Medicinal Cures for Diseases, Ailments & Illnesses that afflict Humans and Animals
Aloe Vera • Astragalus • Bankoro • Bilberry • Bitter Gourd (Ampalaya) • Bitter Orange • Black Cohosh • Cat's Claw • Chamomile • Chasteberry • Coconut • Cranberry • Dandelion • Echinacea • Ephedra • European Elder Tree • Evening Primrose • Fenugreek • Feverfew • Flaxseed • Garlic • Ginger • Ginkgo • Ginseng (Asian) • Golden Seal • Grape Seed • Green Tea • Hawthorn • Hoodia • Horse Chestnut • Kava • Lavender • Licorice • Malunggay Moringa Oleifera • Milk Thistle • Mistletoe • Passion Flower • Peppermint Oil • Red Clover • Ringworm Bush (Akapulko) – Cassia alata • Saw Palmetto • St. John's Wort • Tawa Tawa • Turmeric • Valerian • Yohimbe •
accept the bitter to get better

Fruits and Leaves of the bankoro tree

Dietary supplement is a product that contains vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and/or other ingredients intended to supplement the diet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has special labeling requirements for dietary supplements and treats them as foods, not drugs.

Manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and dietary ingredients are prohibited from marketing products that are adulterated or misbranded. That means that these firms are responsible for evaluating the safety and labeling of their products before marketing to ensure that they meet all the requirements of DSHEA and FDA regulations.

Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion.

But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened .

Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions.

Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE?
Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace?

WHY??

There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance:

The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice.
The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

Bankoro - Noni

From the Republic of the Philippines
Department of Agriculture Bureau of Plant Industry

According to Burkill the fruit, which smells like decaying cheese, is eaten in Indo-China with salt. The bark of the roots is used for cleansing the hair and sometimes for cleaning iron and steel. The tree is used in Malaya and Siam as a support for pepper plants. Heyne says that the young leaves may serve as a vegetable in Java.

Wehmer records that the root0bark contains a crystal glucoside, morindine (C27H10O15), and coloring-matter, morindine. The fruit contains volatile oil (morinda oil). Wehmer quotes Van Romburh, who distilled a chemically curious volatile oil from the fruit containing 90 per cent of n-capron and n-capryl acids, and also paraffin, fatty acid, ethyl-alcohol, etc. Guerrero states that in the Philippines the fruit is used as an emmenagogue. The leaves, when fresh, are applied ulcers to effect a rapid cure. The sap of the leaves is anti-arthritic.

According to Nadkarni the roots are used in India as a cathartic. Ridley, calls a decoction of the bark a coarse, strong astringent and adds that it is used by the Malaya for ague. Dewere writes that in the Congo the bark is reputed to be a febrifuge because of the presence of morindine. Degener states that the leaves and bark of the stem are pounded, cooked, and strained. This liquid is then drunks a tonic. It is a reputed medicine against tuberculosis in Hawaii. Burkill and Haniff state that it is not uncommon throughout the Malaysia to heat and apply the leaves to the chest or to the abdomen for coughs, enlarged spleen, nausea, colic, and fever. Nadkarni, Dymock, Crevost and Petelot, and Dey regard the leaves as deobstruent and emmenagogue in Indo-China. Dymock adds that in Bombay the leaves are used as a healing application to wounds and ulcers and are administered internally as a tonic and febrifuge. Nadkarni adds that the charred leaves made into a decoction with a little mustard are said to be a remedy for infantile diarrhea; with aromatics, the decoction is given in dysentery. The expressed juice of the leaves is applied to relieve pain in gout.

According to Burkill the over-ripe fruit is used as an emmenagogue both in Malaya and in Cochin-China. Gimlette and Burkill state that the juice is recommended for leucorrhoea and sapraemia. It is also recommended by Rumpf for dysuria, and the fruit for diabetes. Heyne reports that the fruit is sometimes used internally in various preparations for swollen spleen, liver diseases, beriberi, hemorrhage, and coughs. Ochse says that in Java the seeds are removed from the ripe fruit; the pulp is mashed with sugar; and the mixture is drunk as a slightly laxative preparation. Degener says that the over-ripe fruit is used also as a poultice and in treating diseases of the kidney. Nadkarni remarks that in India, the fruit is also used as an emmenagogue and a deobstruent. The unripe berries, charred and mixed with salt, are applied successfully to spongy gums. The juice of the fruit made into a syrup and used as a gargle relieves sore throat.

Bankoro - Noni: What the Science Says from the: National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

In laboratory research, noni has shown antioxidant, immune-stimulating, and tumor-fighting properties. These results suggest that noni may warrant further study for conditions such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. However, noni has not been well studied in people for any health condition.
NCCAM-funded research includes a study on noni for cancer to determine its safety and potential effects on tumors and symptoms, as well as a laboratory study of noni’s effects on prostate cancer cells. The National Cancer Institute is funding preliminary research on noni for breast cancer prevention and treatment.

Bankoro - Noni: Side Effects and Cautions as per the: National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

Noni is high in potassium. People who are on potassium-restricted diets because of kidney problems should avoid using noni.
Several noni juice manufacturers have received warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about making unsupported health claims.
Few side effects from noni have been reported, but its safety has not been adequately studied.
There have been reports of liver damage from using noni. It should be avoided if you have liver disease because it contains compounds that may make your disease worse.
Tell all your health care providers about any complementary health practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care. For tips about talking with your health care providers about complementary and alternative medicine, see NCCAM's Time to Talk campaign.

News about Noni or Bankoro

10 Amazing Health Benefits of Noni

Source:http://healthiersteps.com/10-amazing-health-benefits-of-noni/

By Michelle Blackwood

Morinda citrifola, commonly known as great morinda, Indian mulberry, nunaakai (Tamil Nadu, India), dog dumpling (Barbados), mengkudu (Indonesia and Malaysia), apatot (Philippines), kumudu (Bali), pace (Java), beach mulberry, cheese fruit, or noni (Hawaii), is a fruit native to Southeast Asia and Australasia. It is green at first, then turns yellow as it ripens, giving off a pungent odor. Weaver ants are attracted to it, which protects the plant from plant-parasitic insects.

It is most commonly sold in juice form. There are different types, such as unsweetened, sweetened, diluted with grape or other berry juices, or even noni powder mixed with water or juice. The best kind would be unsweetened, with pulp. Additives such as sweeteners and preservatives will cancel out the effects it has on your body, making it redundant; the pulp contains the most nutrients. Noni has a bad reputation of being a spam product, from ads saying that it is a cure-all. This is not true, and most of the products on the market are indeed hurting more than helping.

Nevertheless, noni may be what you are looking for to help alleviate pain or boost your immune system. Here are the 10 most important benefits this fruit has in detail.

1. Analgesic – Noni has the nicknames of “The Tree For Headaches” or “The Painkiller Tree”. Studies have shown that noni reduced pain comparable to the drugs tramadol and hydrocortisone, making it effective for arthritic and other joint pains.

2. Immune system booster – Noni activates macrophages and strengthens the immune system, which then produces more lymphocytes. It also contains antibacterial agents that fight infectious bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.

3. Antidepressant/sedative – Noni stimulates seratonin and melatonin, two very important hormones. Seratonin affects mood, emotions, and sleep; imbalance in levels of serotonin may contribute to depression. Melatonin regulates the Circadian rhythm, which helps you sleep; keeping this regular will help you get a good night’s rest, also improving your mood.

4. Skincare/hair – Noni’s properties are useful on skin and scalp conditions, such as eczema and ringworm; also rubbed on scalp for lustrous hair; and will keep your skin young. Just rub some juice on affected skin/scalp, leave on for 15 minutes, rinse off. Ingestion of juice may help your nails to grow stronger.

5. Anti-tumor/anti-cancer – Noni stimulates the production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is an extremely useful substance, one that is at the base of many of noni’s benefits. In this case, it reduces tumor growth and helps your body fight against the cancerous replication of cells. It also contains an immunomodulatory polysaccharide rich substance known as noni-ppt that further fights cancer. The immune boosting properties I mentioned in an above section are also a great help. One more thing that’s important are the amount of phytochemicals in noni that fight cancer. Phytochemicals are found in vegetables and herbs, if eaten regularly will build up preventive amounts. In the case of cancer already being present, noni and other plants with high amonts will slow, stop, or totally reverse the cancer process.

6. Hypertension – Noni is high in phytonutrients, selenium, and vitamin C, which fights free radical damage on blood vessel walls; scopoletin, a compound that may lower blood pressure; it is alkaline, which keeps bodily fluids from becoming too acidic, therefore hurting free radicals. It also has proxeronine, which is needed for the body to produce xeronine. Xeronine helps coordinate the cells to work harmonious, lowering stress and in turn, blood pressure. Also has the amino acid, tryptophan. When tryptophan enters the blood stream and goes to cells, it helps produce other substances that are important, such as even more seratonin, which is great for lowering blood pressure by way of its relaxing effect.

7. Cholesterol – Noni prevents the absorption of LDL cholesterol, thus reducing plaque in arteries, keeping you healthy and alive longer.

8. Memory – Noni, as mentioned before, prevents absorption of cholesterol by way of its large amount of phytosterols. This directly helps your brain stay healthier, and plaque does not build up in arteries feeding the brain, keeping it properly oxygenated.

9. Irritable Bowel Syndrome/constipation – Noni is high in soluble fiber, which helps ease the strain on your intestines and softens stool. Also has necessary vitamins and minerals to keep your intestines healthy.

10. Antibacterial/antifungal/antiviral – Noni has properties to fight infections comparable to that of prescription drugs. It contains anthraquinones, scopoletin, and terpenes, among others all work together to fight diseases.

Does noni fruit treat diabetes, what’s the evidence?

Source:http://www.graphic.com.gh/features/features/does-noni-fruit-treat-diabetes-what-s-the-evidence.html

By Alice Ziyaaba

Many people entertain needless anxieties and fear when diagnosed with diabetes, others succumb to depression upon hearing that they have this disease, often due to numerous misconceptions and inadequate knowledge about the condition. They are willing to try ‘anything’ and suddenly become gullible out of desperation.

The good news is that, better options do exist. Approved lifestyle changes and dietary modifications have been shown to effectively contribute to the management of diabetes. The Noni fruit, among other foods, is believed to possess peculiar properties important in diabetes management.

The fruit

Noni fruits are multiple, oblong, ovoid and pyramidal drupes. They are soft and watery with a cheesy aroma (bad taste and smell) and have a colour range from white, greenish white to yellowish white.

Nutritionally, noni fruit contains vitamins such as B1, B2, B3, C, E, folate and beta-carotene and minerals, including calcium, potassium, iron and phosphorus. The fruit can be eaten when ripe or processed into fermented or unfermented juices, puree, tea, capsules, lozenges or syrups. The juice or puree can be sweetened to enhance its taste.

Health claims

These stem from the various compounds noni contains. For example, it contains prexeronine known to produce endorphins that can cheer one up and improve the state of mind. Noni also contains damnacanthol which is said to stimulate the production of lymphocytes that defend the body against diseases. Moreover, its scopoletin relieves pain and supports the cardiovascular system. Its xeronine content also supports body regeneration. Perhaps this is the reason for noni’s blood sugar lowering effect, especially in the case of type one diabetes where the cells for insulin production are destroyed.

What then is diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterised by high blood sugar levels resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. It is a chronic health problem with devastating, yet preventable consequences.

In the year 2015, two thirds of people with diabetes in Africa were undiagnosed. According to the World Health Organisation, in 2016, diabetes prevalence was 4.6 per cent and 5.0 per cent among males and females, respectively, in Ghana.

The management of diabetes includes lifestyle modification (appropriate diet and regular physical activity); oral medications and/or insulin therapy.

The evidence

Some studies have shown blood sugar lowering effect of noni. Recent studies in rats found that noni juice demonstrated a synergistic action with insulin while others using fermented noni juice revealed a significant reduction in blood glucose levels. Nonetheless, there are controversies surrounding these claims based on the following factors:

• Differences in the sample type: fruit, leaves, bark of the tree or other parts of the plant used for the experiment.

• The amount of noni used and duration was unknown in most of the studies.

• Studies among humans found no significant effect on blood sugar and lipids.

• Therefore, further research in this area is required to reach more precise conclusions.

The Ghana situation

Noni is available in Ghana and it comes as pure juice, tea or fruit sold in the markets and pharmaceutical shops. No known published study on noni and diabetes has been done in Ghana. People are, however, aware of the potential health benefits of noni. The danger, however, is when noni products are being marketed or taken as medicines to treat or cure medical conditions, including diabetes.

Conclusion

Noni does not treat diabetes but may contribute to the overall health. It is a fruit and should form part of the overall diet of an individual; it should not be treated as a drug. Diabetics are not restricted from eating fruits, for that matter noni. However, exercise caution, especially when the juice is sweetened. The rule of the thumb is moderation and variety.

Currently, there is no evidence that diabetes can be cured but it can be controlled. There is also not enough evidence to support the use of noni to lower blood sugar levels in humans. Therefore, diabetics must of necessity consult with healthcare providers such as the dietitian, physician or pharmacist, before using any dietary supplement, including noni.

The good news for diabetics is that diabetes is like any other disease which demands caring for oneself, seeking medical attention, adhering to treatment, self monitoring of blood glucose, healthy eating and regular physical activity. The complications can be prevented, delayed or managed. Having diabetes is not a death sentence and you can live well with diabetes!

Natural Hawaiian Noni Juice Benefits, Facts, and Dosage

Source:http://www.healthynewage.com/organic-hawaiian-noni-juice/

(Healthy New Age)

Traditional Hawaiian Noni Juice Products

What is Noni Juice, (Morinda Citrafolia)? Learn About Noni Juice Facts and Benefits

Another name for this medicinal plant that the Hawaiians refer to as, Morinda Citrafolia is Indian Mulberry.

This small tree blooms multiple times a year and produces blossoms which bear a bumpy fruit that is about the size of a potato. It’s lumpy appearance give it an awkward shape, and its surface is a bit waxy. The semi-translucent skin changes color as it ripens. It changes from green to yellow, and almost white when it is quite ripe.

Hawaiian and Tahitian Natives will tell you the juice, and leaves offer healing properties, and they will also share that the fruit both smells and tastes quite rancid. Luckily the smell decreases when the fruit ferments and juice is prepared.

Living in Hawaii, we have local Noni trees, and local juice available. I tried some, and must say it is an experience I will remember. Definitely not my preference to take Noni juice without masking its flavor. Best I can describe the taste was like drinking limburger cheese that had soaked in stale beer out in the hot sun for a few weeks. But don’t let that stop you from learning more about the benefits of natural noni juice.

When the juice goes through the Fermentation process it increases both the quality and quantity of naturally occurring beneficial microorganisms. The taste also improves during this process.

Puna Noni Juice Benefits

For centuries the use of Noni products has been found around the world for centuries due to its healing properties. This is particularly true in Southeast Asia and South Pacific. The Polynesians also use/used the leaves from the Noni tree to address many types of health challenges.

Since the 1930s Noni juice began growing in popularity as a recognized folk remedy. It is gaining popularity as more people hear about its natural healing properties and manufacturers are finding ways to harness its gifts mask its bitter taste. Now you can find various noni supplements, in juices, pills, teas and tablets. It really is a helpful dietary supplement that supports the body’s overall health when taking a daily noni juice dosage. There are many new studies being conducted due to treatment results for cancer, diabetes, and even its antioxidative properties to reverse the effects of aging.

One company that offers a high quality product called the Noni Connection. They use the whole fruit and process it to ensure it contains no bacteria. Some manufactures of noni juice and products do not use a heat method, but this company does to meet FDA requirements. Some feel that heating can easily destroy the plants healing capabilities, however the NoniConnection feels

How is Noni Juice Made?

The NoniConnections 100% pure Hawaiian Noni juice is made only from the fruit of the Noni plant which is grown by farmers in the volcanic enriched soil of Puna. Puna is located on the Big Island of Hawaii. Once the fruit is picked it is cleaned and placed into sterile tanks for two months to undergo an aging or fermentation process. Then the Noni fruit is cold-pressed and immediately taken to the facility where it is pasteurized and bottled. Then the Hawaii Dept of Health inspects the final product before it is sent to market or put on the shelf.

Why Should I Buy Hawaiian Noni?

It is not hard to make your own Noni juice if you live where the plant grows. And Noni juice need not be expensive like many of the Tahitian Noni Juice products on the market. The only difference in the plant is really where it grows. Many of the juices you buy on the market are blended with other substances and are not pure Noni juice at all. Click the following link to learn how to make your own Noni juice.

Benefit of Noni Capsules

Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefit-noni-capsules-11328.html

By Joanne Marie

If you're interested in herbal medicine, you may have heard of noni, the fruit of a Polynesian plant that's commonly called the Indian mulberry or lada plant, Morinda citrifolia. The fleshy, yellowish fruit has been part of traditional medicine for centuries, recommended by practitioners for many different ailments. Consumed as fresh or fermented juice in some parts of the world, noni fruit extract is also available as a supplement in capsules. Modern research suggests that noni capsules may have significant benefits, helping keep you healthy and disease-free.

Antimicrobial Properties

Natural compounds in noni supplements may help prevent or slow the growth of several microorganisms that can cause infectious diseases, according to the findings of some research studies. For example, a study published in the July-September 2012 issue of the "Journal of Conservative Dentistry" reported that treatment of dental shavings with noni extract resulted in 86 percent inhibition of growth of pathogenic bacteria, compared to untreated specimens. Another study published in 2006 in the "American Journal of Chinese Medicine" found that noni extract interfered with growth of fungal organisms, including Candida albicans, which causes vaginal yeast infections. These findings led the authors to conclude that noni may have potential as a therapy for this and other fungal disorders.

Anti-Cancer Benefits

Compounds in noni supplements may have significant anti-cancer properties, according to research summarized by experts at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, who suggest that noni might slow growth of cancerous tumors. For example, a laboratory study published in 2013 in the "Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention" found that noni extract was nearly as effective as a chemotherapy drug in killing cultured cervical cancer cells. The authors concluded that noni induces cancer cells to die through an irreversible process called apoptosis. Other laboratory studies summarized by the cancer center experts support noni's ability to prevent or slow growth of cancer cells, but this possible benefit still needs confirmation in clinical trials with human subjects.

Other Benefits

Noni supplements may also help boost your immune system and increase your resistance to pathogens. Research published in the July 2010 issue of "Pharmaceutical Biology" found that noni extract increases growth of different types of immune cells, including B and T lymphocytes, by up to about 44 percent in cultured cells and in laboratory animals. Noni compounds might also improve blood cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health, according to current research. In one clinical study involving 132 adult smokers, published in "Scientific World Journal" in 2012, subjects who consumed noni juice for one month had lower levels of cholesterol, unhealthy triglycerides and other cardiovascular risk markers compared to a placebo group.

The Supplement

Noni supplements are available in capsule form from most health food stores. No minimum effective dosage of noni has been established, but consuming up 500 milligrams daily is considered safe and without significant side effects for healthy adults. Noni's safety hasn't been confirmed during pregnancy or breast-feeding, and no one with kidney disease should consume it because of its high content of potassium. Noni supplements might interact with some medications, including chemotherapy drugs, blood thinners and other prescription medicines. Discuss use of noni with your doctor to decide if it might be helpful for you.

What Are the Differences Between Noni & Corossol Fruit?

Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/differences-between-noni-corossol-fruit-2490.html

By Joanne Marie

Noni and corossol are two tropical fruits that have played a part in herbal and alternative medicine for centuries. Although popular in many parts of the world, the two fruits have quite different origins. Their biologically active components and medicinal uses are also distinctly different. Before using either noni or corossol as health tonics or alternative treatments, discuss their potential benefits and contraindications with your doctor to decide what is best for your situation.

Origins

The noni plant, or Morinda citrifolia, is an evergreen shrub native to Australia and parts of Southeast Asia and Polynesia. Also called Indian mulberry, the noni fruit is fleshy, yellow, oval-shaped and about 4 inches long. Corossol fruit, also called soursop, graviola or custard apple, comes from a tree, Anona muricata, native to African and South American forests. It reaches a height of about 30 feet at maturity, has long, leathery leaves and roots that are quite shallow and spreading. The fruit has external spikes and is large, usually weighing several pounds. Its flesh is white, juicy and filled with abundant dark seeds.

Juices and Extracts

A ripe noni fruit has a slightly unpleasant, cheesy odor. When pressed, its flesh produces a juice that is consumed either fresh or after fermenting. Extracts of noni are also available in capsules or pills from health food stores. Corossol is the basis of a popular, sweetened juice in Spanish-speaking South American countries, where the fruit is called guanabana. Corossol supplements are also used in herbal medicine and available as extracts from health food stores.

Constituents and Uses

Noni fruit contains a number of natural, biologically active components, including caproic acids, glycosides, terpenes and certain alkaloids. Although exactly how these ingredients act is not known, experts at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center indicate that noni may stimulate your immune system and help slow growth of cancerous tumor cells, effects that are due to its antioxidant properties. It might also have positive effects on the cardiovascular system. However, studies on noni and human subjects are still needed to confirm these possible benefits. Corossol fruit contains natural ingredients different from those of noni, including compounds called acetogenins, quinolones and annomuricins. These components may have antiviral, antiparisitic and anti-inflammatory actions, and they may also suppress the growth of drug-resistant cancer cells. As with noni, however, research on human subjects and corossol is still needed.

Cautions

Noni and corossol fruit have significant but different potential side effects and contraindications. Because it is high in potassium, noni is not a good choice if you have kidney disease or are on a potassium-restricted diet. Also, avoid noni if you have liver disease, and do not combine it with chemotherapy drugs, blood thinners or heart medicines. Corossol fruit may stimulate the uterus and should not be taken if you are pregnant. If you consume fresh corossol fruit, do not consume its seeds, since they contain certain alkaloids that may harm nerve cells and cause neurological symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease. The seeds also contain a chemical that may cause severe irritation to the eyes.

What Is Noni Juice Good for Healthwise?

Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/noni-juice-good-healthwise-12058.html

By J.J. Ashton

Morinda citrifolia, commonly referred to as noni, is an evergreen shrub that grows throughout tropical regions of the South Pacific. Noni juice is made by fermenting the fruit of the noni tree, and it has a long history of use for a wide range of medicinal purposes. You can find noni juice at most health food stores, but you should talk to your health care practitioner before self-medicating with noni.

Nutritional Benefits

Noni juice is nutrient-dense and contains a variety of minerals, including selenium, calcium, zinc, copper, iron and sulfur. It is an exceptionally rich source of potassium, which is a beneficial mineral and electrolyte that helps to lower blood pressure and support overall heart health. Noni juice also contains a range of health-promoting fatty acids, including linoleic acid, and a variety of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Finally, noni contains chlorophyll, which helps to remove heavy metals from the body and oxygenate the blood.

Antioxidant Benefits

Noni is a potent source of numerous health-promoting antioxidants. It contains vitamin C, plant sterols and terpenes -- organic plant compounds -- all of which help to scavenge free radicals in the body and prevent them from causing damage to your cells and DNA. Noni juice is also a rich source of polyphenol antioxidants, which are found in varying degrees in fruits and vegetables. Polyphenols have the added benefit of helping to prevent a range of diseases, as was demonstrated in a study published in the 2009 edition of the "Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity."

Additional Benefits

Folk medicine uses noni to help treat diabetes, arthritis, headaches, AIDS and peptic ulcers, as well as to promote weight loss; however, these uses are based primarily on anecdotal and not scientific evidence. A study published in the "Journal of Cancer Research" in 2001, however, found that noni contains two new kinds of glycosides, compounds that may help to suppress tumor growth. Researchers are currently studying noni for its purported anti-tumor properties, and more research needs to be done to confirm whether or not noni is an effective anti-cancer agent.

Considerations and Precautions

For optimal results, you should choose a product that contains 100 percent noni juice with no added fillers. Noni juice is naturally bitter and pungent, and if it tastes sweet, it is likely diluted with sugars or other fruit juices. Although no side effects have been documented by researchers, people have reported insomnia, pink-red urine, low blood sugar and loose stools. A few cases of liver damage have been reported, and people with kidney problems and those who have to restrict potassium intake should not drink noni juice. Finally, due to a lack of safety data, it is recommended that pregnant women, breast-feeding women and young children only consume noni juice under the recommendation and supervision of a health care practitioner.

South Pacific noni plant, nature's answer to pain relief

Source:http://www.malibutimes.com/blogs/article_90e358da-77b6-11e2-8b90-0019bb2963f4.html

By Reese Halter

During a quarter-century of studying forests, one of the most amazing plants that I have ever come across is the South Pacific noni or Morinda citrifolia.

This small blossoming shrub with its dark glossy, one-foot-long evergreen leaves is indigenous to Tahiti, southeastern Asia and Australia. It has been introduced into China, India, parts of Africa and the Americas.

About 1,500 years ago the Polynesians took noni seeds with them as they colonized the South Pacific Islands, including Hawaii.

The noni plant produces egg-shaped fruits with indented pit-marks. Its tasteless yellowish white skin becomes near transparent when the fruit ripens. The ripened pulp, on the other hand, smells of strong cheese and the extracted pulp juice is quite bitter.

The fruits contain reddish-brown seeds that float in the ocean and accounts for nonis’ widespread global distribution. Noni flourishes under harsh environmental conditions including the onslaught of salt, drought, sandy Australian soils, porous volcanic Hawaiian soils and the nutrient-poor limestone soils of Guam.

Noni fruit was an important food source for Australian, Burmese, Fijian and Samonian Aboriginals. The red dye from the bark and yellow dye from the roots were also used extensively by these peoples in clothing.

Noni roots, flowers, seeds, leaves, bark and fruits are used as medicine for a host of different maladies. Noni can be taken as a capsule, juice or as an extract and is also available in powder for pets.

Noni’s medicinal properties are believed to enhance the thyroid and thymus glands, which fend off infections.

People take noni by mouth for liver disease, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure and nausea, just to name a few conditions.

Noni’s fruit juice is taken for arthritis, headaches, menstrual difficulties and muscle aches, among others. Medicines have incorporated its leaves for swelling of the joints, rheumatic aches and stomachache.

This remarkable South Pacific plant packs a tremendous natural punch.

Reese Halter is a broadcaster, biologist and author of The Incomparable Honeybee. Visit his website for more reads.

Post The Festival Season, Detoxify Your Body With Noni Juice

Source:https://www.hungryforever.com/health-benefits-noni-juice/

By Aditi Sriprasad

With the diwali having just passed, some of you may want to detox and re-energise your body. If you are looking for the perfect drink to detoxify your body, you’ve come to the right place. Have a shot of noni juice. Noni juice is derived from the fruit of a tropical evergreen plant called Noni (popularly known as Indian mulberry). It is a shrub native to Southern and South-East Asia and the Pacific islands, and is even mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic texts. The fruit of the noni has been used medicinally to boost the immune system and detoxify the body for thousands of years. It is rich in powerful antioxidants such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 and iron.

Here are all the ways in which it’s good for you.

Treats Arthritis

The main complaint from patients who suffer from arthritis is pain. Various studies suggest that Noni juice helps alleviate pain and reduce joint destruction implicated in arthritis due to its analgesic properties.

Lowers Risk of Gout

Gout is a kind of arthritis that is caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. Studies have shown that Noni juice can reduce uric acid concentration in the blood, thereby lowering the risk of gout.

Boosts Energy

Noni juice has been used to combat general body weakness, boost energy levels and improve the overall physical performance of the body. Moisturises Skin

Noni juice is a powerhouse of antioxidants and works as a great moisturizer if applied on the skin. It naturally replenishes and repairs your skin.

Fights Aging

Noni juice is packed with Vitamin C and selenium which help fight free radicals, preserve skin elasticity and reverse the adverse effects of ageing

Treats Scalp Irritation

Noni has antibacterial and antifungal properties, and can thus help treat scalp irritation.”

Prevents Cancer Noni juice contains a whole slew of cancer fighting nutrients. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Noni has shown immune-stimulating and tumor-fighting properties. The National Cancer Institute is funding preliminary research on Noni for breast cancer prevention and treatment.

Boosts Immunity

Strengthened immune system is yet another benefit of noni juice. Scopoletin present in noni juice possesses anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and anti-histamine properties that boost the immune defense mechanism of the body. Reduces Stress

Noni juice helps manage stress and reduces the impact of stress on cognitive function.

Treats Fever

Studies suggest that Noni juice has antiviral properties and helps get rid of cough, fever and body ache.

It is important to take a small shot of noni juice everyday to reap the benefits. Howvwer, Noni juice has a pungent smell, one that’s not easy to describe. So take a shot and chase it with pineapple juice or something strong to mask the flavour.

Benefits of Noni to Inhibit Cancer and Tumors Cells

Source:http://plantsandbenefits.blogspot.com/2014/10/benefits-of-noni-to-inhibit-cancer-and.html

(Health Benefits of Plants)

Noni (Morinda citrifolia) is a plant that has leaves with a wide enough green to yellow fruit. Actually pretty good noni tree if planted in the yard as a shade or ornamental plants, because its leaves are fresh green, has white flowers and tuberous, Noni is a fruit that is still young compound glossy green and have freckles, and when the old white and speckled black spots.

Although the smell is not very pleasant, but the noni fruit is ripe on the tree has many benefits for the treatment. This is because there are some substances in it, among others, Morinda diol, morindone, Morindin, damnacanthal, methyl acetyl, acid and sorandiyiol kapril.

Here are some of the benefits and efficacy of noni for traditional medicine along with prescription and usage examples.

1. To recover PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome). Women are more sensitive and susceptible angry when before menstruation due to hormonal changes can be minimized by Noni which has active compounds that help calm the emotions so that you do not experience mood changes that are too high. Based on the research indicates that noni may help restore some diseases including overcoming menstrual syndrome.

2. Can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and tumors. Indeed, if the body is contained cancer cells and primary tumors treatment is surgery or chemotherapy. However, by consuming Noni routinely and regularly at least be able to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and tumors from becoming larger. Research has suggested a compound 2-methoxy-1,3,6-trihydroxyanthraquinone the noni fruit is good for preventing DNA damage and cancer as well as good for maintaining healthy cells in the body.

3. Overcoming Hypertension. High blood pressure can be treated with a mixture of noni. The trick, which provide 2 ripe Noni fruit trees and 1 tablespoon honey. Noni is squeezed to take water, then mixed with honey. This herb is taken every other day.

4. To help maintain bone health. Noni has efficacy for patients with osteoporosis due kapril acids, methyl acetyl, Morindin, morindone, morindadiol and sorandiyiol that can improve bone strength. For women aged 40-50 have a high likelihood of bone loss. Consuming noni juice regularly will help you in maintaining bone health. For those of you who are not familiar can consume noni fruit processed in pill form.

5. Cough cure. Others Noni Benefits is treating cough. The trick is to make a potion that consists of 1 ½ handheld noni fruit and leaves poo. Both ingredients are boiled with 2 cups water until remaining 1 glass. Strain water, then drink twice a day every morning and afternoon.

6. Improve Endurance Body. Noni can boost Tubuh.Itu Durability due to the content of the work that can activate the thyroid gland and thymus gland.

7. Stomach Pain Medication. Efficacy Noni followed was as upset stomach. If you or a family affected by abdominal pain, take only 2-3 leaves of Morinda citrifolia. Once washed, then finely ground, plus salt and poured boiling hot water. After a cold, filtered water and drunk.

8. Treating Yellow Fever. Materials required are 2 Noni fruit that has been cooked in a tree and one piece of rock candy. How to make it, noni fruit is squeezed to take water, then mixed with honey until evenly distributed. Filtered water, drink and be repeated 2 days.

9. Fever, Common Cold and influenza. Materials needed are 1 Noni and 1 kencur (Kaempferia galanga). Both ingredients are boiled with 2 cups water to boil and down to 1 cup. After a cold, filtered water and the mixture is taken twice a day, every morning and evening.

10. Overcoming the scaly skin. Noni fruit is ripe on the tree does have many benefits. One of them for beauty, Noni can be used to smooth the skin. The trick, scaly skin rubbed with the noni fruit thoroughly, and allowed to stand for 5-10 minutes, then cleaned with a clean cloth dampened with warm water.

That's some of the benefits of noni that you can refer to. If you have any concerns about some of the diseases that have been pointed out above, you can consume noni to help the healing process naturally.

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Post The Festival Season, Detoxify Your Body With Noni Juice

Source:https://www.hungryforever.com/health-benefits-noni-juice/

By Aditi Sriprasad

With the diwali having just passed, some of you may want to detox and re-energise your body. If you are looking for the perfect drink to detoxify your body, you’ve come to the right place. Have a shot of noni juice. Noni juice is derived from the fruit of a tropical evergreen plant called Noni (popularly known as Indian mulberry). It is a shrub native to Southern and South-East Asia and the Pacific islands, and is even mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic texts. The fruit of the noni has been used medicinally to boost the immune system and detoxify the body for thousands of years. It is rich in powerful antioxidants such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 and iron.

Here are all the ways in which it’s good for you.

Treats Arthritis

The main complaint from patients who suffer from arthritis is pain. Various studies suggest that Noni juice helps alleviate pain and reduce joint destruction implicated in arthritis due to its analgesic properties.

Lowers Risk of Gout

Gout is a kind of arthritis that is caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. Studies have shown that Noni juice can reduce uric acid concentration in the blood, thereby lowering the risk of gout.

Boosts Energy

Noni juice has been used to combat general body weakness, boost energy levels and improve the overall physical performance of the body. Moisturises Skin

Noni juice is a powerhouse of antioxidants and works as a great moisturiser if applied on the skin. It naturally replenishes and repairs your skin.

Fights Aging

Noni juice is packed with Vitamin C and selenium which help fight free radicals, preserve skin elasticity and reverse the adverse effects of ageing

Treats Scalp Irritation

Noni has antibacterial and antifungal properties, and can thus help treat scalp irritation.”

Prevents Cancer

Noni juice contains a whole slew of cancer fighting nutrients. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Noni has shown immune-stimulating and tumor-fighting properties. The National Cancer Institute is funding preliminary research on Noni for breast cancer prevention and treatment.

Boosts Immunity

Strengthened immune system is yet another benefit of noni juice. Scopoletin present in noni juice possesses anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and anti-histamine properties that boost the immune defense mechanism of the body.

Reduces Stress

Noni juice helps manage stress and reduces the impact of stress on cognitive function.

Treats Fever

Studies suggest that Noni juice has antiviral properties and helps get rid of cough, fever and body ache.

It is important to take a small shot of noni juice everyday to reap the benefits. Howvwer, Noni juice has a pungent smell, one that’s not easy to describe. So take a shot and chase it with pineapple juice or something strong to mask the flavour.

Guam's own superfood

Source:http://www.guampdn.com/story/life/2015/05/28/wed-lead---0527/28004375/

(Pacific Daily News, Guam)

Call it noni, Indian mulberry, cheese fruit or by its scientific name Morinda citrifolai — whichever of its many names you choose, it's a superfood. For those of us on Guam, we call it lada. The fruit is pale yellow to white, but it's not exactly appetizing. Locals have been known to call it vomit fruit due to its potent scent. But while most people wouldn't pick it off of a tree and hungrily munch on it, consuming noni could lead to a host of health benefits.

There are over 150 phytochemicals that have been identified in noni, along with high levels of vitamins and minerals, says James Stith, owner of noni farm Star Seed Garden in Santa Rita.

The phytochemicals fight inflammation, bacteria, parasites and tumors, Stith says.

Stith is a huge believer in the power of noni, saying the fruit is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-parasitic. Consuming the fruit or its juice can improve digestion and increase immune activity, Stith says.

He also says it's high in antioxidants and can improve arthritis, diabetes and high blood pressure.

According to Dr. James Nozaki of the Guam Seventh-day Adventist Clinic in Tamuning, he's seen some patients with high blood pressure improve after beginning a noni regimen, but states it also could be due to overall lifestyle changes.

"I am not an expert in noni, nor am I a scientist researching noni. However, I have patients that reported that they observed positive changes," Nozaki says. "I don't know if it's the overall life changes that benefited them or exactly noni. The only measurable thing I can tell you is that when they tell me they started the noni, I noticed the blood pressure measured at the clinic has been observed to go down."

Stith says the proof is in his personal experiences with the healing power of the fruit.

Stith first witnessed the benefits of the superfood in 1998. His father was suffering from severe arthritis symptoms. After consuming noni, the arthritic lumps and pain symptoms disappeared, Stith says.

The most important benefits, according to Stith, are the anti-cancer benefits.

"Noni is a major anti-cancer preventative," Stith says. "I will admit, I haven't had any stage-four cancer patients report anything successful, possibly it's created longevity and comfort. I do know that those caught at earlier stages and were in remission, had reported prevention."

Stith himself has suffered from skin cancer. Working in the sun for many years as a boat captain and harbor pilot resulted in multiple diagnoses.

He started consuming noni and applying it to one of his lesions. After regular use, Stith saw the lesion gradually dissappear. Since then, he's continued to consume noni and has not seen his skin cancer return.

"I will say that it has been successful for me," says Stith.

Starting the garden

Stith followed his brother Robert to Guam as a teenager. His brother at that time was playing in a band that toured through Guam. They both fell in love with the island and opted to stay.

Now 40 years later, James Stith maintains Star Seed Garden and grows more than 200 noni trees in two locations. His wife of 10 years, Chika, helps him with the business.

After witnessing the benefits of noni on his father's arthritis, Stith says he wanted to make it available more consistently. So the Stith brothers decided to test out their green thumbs and grow some noni. James Stith discovered that noni grows well on Guam, and trees can be spotted growing wild in the jungles.

16 years

The brothers spent 16 years getting high-quality seeds from Hawaii and weeding out the better plants from the bunch. Through trial and error, they figured out how best to extract the juice, and learned that the fruit and seeds are the most beneficial, Stith says.

Their product line has grown from just the simple juice. The Stiths have created teas and capsules for those looking for the health benefits, but can't get past the unique flavor of noni.

The juice that claims to be good for all ailments

Source:http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/the-juice-that-claims-to-be-good-for-all-ailments-1.765320

By DONAL O'MATHUNA

DOES IT WORK? Noni juice and general health

NONI JUICE IS one of several new fruit juices swept along by the recent interest in fruits and juices. Since 2003, noni juice has been approved in the European Union as a novel food. The juice is made from the fruit of the morinda tree ( Morinda citrifolia), a small evergreen that grows primarily among lava flows in the Pacific islands, southeast Asia and Australia.

The morinda has a long and diverse history of medicinal usage in Polynesian cultures. All parts of the tree and fruit are used to treat almost every ailment known. For the most part, however, these remedies were applied externally to treat wounds and infections.

In 1985, western interest began with a report in a botany journal claiming that unique chemicals had been identified in noni juice. The author claimed that noni juice contained a chemical called “proxeronine”, which was broken down in the body to release “xeronine”.

This xeronine was said to enter the cells of the body and heal any damage present. All of a sudden, noni was not just an exotic juice, but was said to have medicinal properties. However, the author of this report did not reference his sources and no one has ever identified proxeronine or xeronine.

Nevertheless, interest in noni juice has continued. The juice is said to be good for almost all ailments, but especially for gastric complaints. The claims got so out of hand that in 2004 the Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued a warning to consumers about the many unsubstantiated claims being made about noni juice.

Although the hype has decreased, websites can still be found today offering noni juice to Irish customers, claiming it will reduce cholesterol, boost energy levels, stimulate the immune system and support most of the body’s normal functions.

Research has begun looking at noni juice, but most has focused on identifying its ingredients. Noni juice contains a rich assortment of vitamins and minerals, especially potassium, vitamin C, carotene, vitamin A and fatty acids.

Several other compounds have been identified that have biological activity, but whether the juice contains enough of them to have specific medicinal effects has not been established. One evaluation of more than 170 different noni brands found that the amounts of these ingredients varied considerably between manufacturers.

Despite these preliminary investigations, controlled clinical studies have not been conducted to determine whether noni juice prevents or treats any condition.

No side effects have been reported in settings where people have been monitored while taking noni juice. However, much controversy exists over a small number of case studies in which patients developed liver problems after drinking noni juice daily for several weeks.

The reports suggested that noni juice might cause or exacerbate liver problems in some people, but a clear connection has never been demonstrated. Research conducted with human liver cells and published last month found no evidence that noni juice damages the liver.

Noni juice is high in potassium, which could be problematic for some people taking certain medications for high blood pressure. If you take such medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether you should avoid fruits containing potassium.

Noni juice can contain a wide range of important vitamins and minerals. As such, the juice may be nutritious, although its taste is not to everyone’s liking. It also remains relatively expensive, with some brands costing more than €60 a litre.

However, different brands contain different amounts of nutrients. This may arise because different parts of the plant may be used in preparing different products. As for any specific health benefits from the juice, evidence does not exist to support such claims.

Raise a toast to your health with Noni juice

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/Raise-a-toast-to-your-health-with-Noni-juice/articleshow/35432825.cms

By Vinita Chaturvedi

Noni juice is derived from the fruit of a small evergreen plant called noni, also known as Indian mulberry normally found in global subtropics and tropics.

Botanical name Morinda citrifolia, noni belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is privileged as the 'queen' of the Morinda genus owing to its conspicuous attributes, versatile nature and distinctive capability of spreading itself usually on the seashores without requiring much human intervention. It is often one of the earliest species which grow on the freshly deposited lava flows typically in Hawaiian regions.

A long-established cure, noni is a plant with multiple benefits ranging from traditional usage of its wood for making tools to its juice being used as a first aid or for treating critical illnesses...

Antioxidant potential: Noni juice has a tremendous anti-oxidative potential which seeks out for the oxygen free radicals and neutralize their negative effects. A research conducted on the patients with heavy smoking habits making them vulnerable to many diseases have advocated the protective effect of noni juice in improving the radical scavenging potential of their bodies and providing relief from the diseases caused by oxidative stress.

Cancer: The anti-cancer qualities of noni juice have been traditionally trusted and advocated by the modern science. Various clinical and laboratory research have suggested the chemo-preventive properties of noni juice in the prevention of various cancers such as lung cancer, liver cancer and renal cancer owing to the abundance of healing antioxidants. As supported by another scientific finding, effectiveness of noni juice in reducing the risk of cancer attributes to its ability to block the carcinogen-DNA binding and prevent adduct formation. Furthermore evidences have revealed the efficacy of noni juice in retarding the tumor growth in mammary glands by significantly decreasing the weight and volume of the tumors in the subjects.

Gout: Morinda Citrifolia or noni juice extends its therapeutic effects in curing gout. The effectiveness of noni juice in curing such diseases attributes to its inhibitory action on the xanthine oxidase enzymes which are implicated in gout and its associated problems. Scientific research has also supported this curative effect of noni juice which has been in practice from over thousands of years.

General body fatigue: Noni juice is a time-honored medicine and was traditionally used by Polynesians to combat general body weakness and advancing quality of life and energy levels. Various clinical researches and studies have shown the ergogenic qualities of noni juice which helps in enhancing the tolerance, elasticity and overall physical performance of the body.

Liver protection: Noni fruit is also known for its effectiveness in protecting against the liver diseases. As supported by research study, noni juice exercises hepato-protective effects on the liver which assists in protecting the organ from exposures to chronic exogenous chemicals and defends against major illnesses like liver damage.

Anti-psychotic qualities: Noni juice has been historically utilized for treating a range of ailments including the disorders related to central nervous system. Studies investigating the anti-psychotic effects of noni juice have shown significant improvement in the subjects especially with respect to their behavioral issues and have demonstrated its huge potential to be used in curing psychiatric disorders. Additionally, noni juice has also been suggested to have therapeutic effect on the brain damage attributing to the curing power of natural chemical components. It may assist in preventing cerebral ischemic stress without affecting the efficacy of good enzymes and antioxidants functioning in the body.

Arthritis: Healing powers of noni juice brings relief in inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Scientific evaluation has provided qualitative evidence regarding the analgesic traits of noni juice which helps in alleviating pain and sensitivity thereby, reducing the joint destruction implicated in the painful arthritis. The study also suggested that the remedial efficacy of noni juice is at par with some of the well-known commercially available analgesic drugs.

Aid for memory impairment: Noni juice may exert protective effect in curing the problems of memory impairment. Studies conducted on subjects with weakened memory functions have suggested that consumption of noni juice encourages cerebral blood flow and helps improve memory functions.

Diabetes: Diabetic individuals may also benefit from the healing power of Morinda citrifolia or noni extracts. This has been proven by a research study which has shown the effectiveness of noni juice as a remedial herb for reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Scientific evidence has testified that consumption of noni juice helps in reducing the level of glycosylated hemoglobin, serum triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the body. In addition to this, it works towards enhancing insulin sensitivity and stimulates the uptake of glucose.

Wound healing: The juice of Morinda citrifolia or noni is effectual in speeding up healing of wounds. Research evaluating the wound curing properties of noni juice has revealed positive results with respect to the increase in the weight of the granulation tissues, functioning of collagen and hydroxyproline and protein content. As mentioned above, noni juice helps in reducing the blood sugar levels in the body which can also be correlated to the accelerated wound healing process.

Stronger immune defense: Strengthened immune system is yet another benefit of noni juice which accentuates its credibility. Since the earlier times noni juice has been valued for its effectiveness in fighting infections and other ailments attributing to the presence of valuable polysaccharides. These helpful components stimulate the activity of white blood cells which play an important role in exerting such protective effect. Scopoletin present in noni juice possess anti-bacterial, antimutagenic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and anti-histamine properties which significantly contribute in sustaining the immune defense mechanism of the body.

What Is a Noni Berry?

Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/noni-berry-4641.html

By Joanne Marie

Noni berry is the fruit of a tropical evergreen tree, Morinda citrifolia, found in Tahiti and other Polynesian islands. Sometimes called Indian mulberry, cheese fruit and wild pine, ripe noni fruit has white to yellow flesh and contains compounds that may have medicinal properties. Noni juice and other noni-derived products might help prevent certain health problems, but you should discuss these potential benefits with your doctor before consuming noni.

Noni Basics

Noni fruit is about the size of a small potato, with a bumpy surface and flesh that has a cheesy, somewhat unpleasant odor when ripe. Historically, Polynesian practitioners of traditional medicine recommended noni to treat many health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, various types of infections and generalized aches and pains. Noni is also part of the practice of Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, in which it has been used for centuries as a topical treatment to protect the skin from sun damage.

LComponents

Juice made from noni berries provides some nutrients, mostly carbohydrate in the form of two simple sugars, fructose and glucose, along with a small amount of protein. One hundred grams of juice, or about 3.5 ounces of liquid, provides about 10 grams of carbohydrate and 0.5 grams of protein. The juice also contains vitamin C, vitamin E and several of the B vitamins, and a small amount of beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. Noni juice provides some calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron as well, and is a good source of potassium, with up to 150 milligrams per 100 grams, depending on the source of the juice. Noni fruit and juice also contain several natural, biologically active chemicals that may be responsible for the fruit's possible health benefits.

Potential Benefits

Noni contains about 160 natural plant compounds called phytochemicals. These include chemicals called glycosides, organic acids, terpenes and alkaloids. Some of these compounds may inhibit growth of bacteria, including those that cause tuberculosis and salmonella infections. Noni components may also have anti-cancer properties and might boost the immune system, helping suppress the growth of cancer. A study published in "Cancer Research" found that two compounds from noni fruit suppressed growth of cultured cancer cells in the laboratory. Another study in "Phytotherapy Research" concluded that the anti-tumor activity of noni juice in laboratory animals was due to improved performance of the animals' immune systems. These are promising results that need confirmation in studies on human subjects.

How To Use

Noni juice, noni extract and noni powder in capsules are generally available from health food stores. Topical gels, soaps and facial cleansers containing noni are also available at some pharmacies. Although noni-based products are generally considered safe, do not consume them if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you have diabetes, are pregnant or breast-feeding. In addition, if you consume noni juice, it may cause your urine to become pink or reddish in color. Discuss noni juice and supplements with your health care practitioner to decide if they are appropriate for your situation.

The Leaf Extract That Works Better Than Chemotherapy Against Lung Cancer

Source:http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-leaf-extract-that-works-better-than-chemotherapy-against-lung-cancer.html

By Zoe Blarowski

The tropical noni tree (Morinda citrifolia) has been used for thousands of years to treat conditions such as cancer, cold, diabetes, flu, hypertension and pain.

Two recent Malaysian research studies found that noni is particularly effective against lung cancer compared to a common chemotherapy drug.

Both studies gave mice an alcohol-based extract of noni leaves or the FDA-approved anticancer drug Erlotinib for a period of 21 days.

The researchers concluded that the noni leaf extract suppressed lung cancer more effectively than Erlotinib. They also found that the noni extract actually enhanced other health indicators, whereas Erlotinib and many other chemotherapy drugs can cause harmful side effects.

The noni extract was found to bring the following benefits:

• Increased blood lymphocyte counts. Lymphocytes are an important part of your immune system that help fight disease and infections.

• Suppressed inflammation and swelling.

• Enhanced activity of tumor suppressor genes, which make proteins that help control cell growth.

• Inhibition of tumor growth-promoting genes.

Also, noni leaf extract is recognized as having no adverse effects up to a dosage of 1000 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg). The studies used a dosage of 300 mg/kg of noni extract, with clear benefits. Higher dosages could have the potential for further benefits without any adverse side effects.

Another important implication of these studies is the cost of noni leaf extract compared to conventional chemotherapy drugs. Noni leaf extract can cost less than a dollar for one 300 mg dose. Whereas, Erlotinib can cost over $80 for one 50 mg dose, which was the dosage used in the studies.

Many other pharmaceutical chemotherapy drugs are also very expensive. The affordability of noni extract is yet another one of its benefits.

What is Noni?

Although originally from Southeast Asia, the noni tree is now cultivated throughout the tropics. It flowers and fruits year-round. The fruits are also known as cheese fruit because of their pungent odor and flavor. They are eaten in many countries despite their bitter taste.

Traditional Chinese Medicine has used the roots, known as Ba Ji Tian, to improve kidney, hormone and immune function, as well as treating cancer, gallbladder disorders, hernia and erectile dysfunction.

Polynesian healers have also traditionally used noni in many ways. For example, the bark is used for bacterial infections and stomach ailments, the flowers for irritated eyes or conjunctivitis, the fruit for asthma, depression, arthritis and broken bones, and the leaves used externally for burns or infections and internally for fevers and inflammation.

Several studies have shown that noni fruits have anti-inflammatory, anti-dementia, liver-protective, analgesic, anticancer and immunomodulatory effects. This research supports many of the traditional uses of noni.

Noni is not currently well-known in Western countries, but the extract may be available at your local natural foods store or found online. You might also find noni sold as a juice preparation or as a dry extract in capsules.

Noni is naturally high in potassium and it is not recommended for anyone with kidney disease or elevated potassium.

If you’re considering taking any type of noni supplement, always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health routine.

What Are the Benefits of Morinda?

Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-morinda-7115.html

By Tracey Roizman, D.C. (Demand Media)

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 cocoon-like shape and pungent odor, Morinda citrifolia is reputed to have remarkable health and medicinal benefits. Research has revealed evidence in support of some of Morinda citrifolia's traditional uses. Nutritional Contet

Morinda citrifolia is comprised of 5.8 percent protein, 36 percent fiber and 1.2 percent fat. A 1,200-milligram serving provides 2.26 international units of vitamin A, 9.81 milligrams of vitamin C and 32 milligrams of blood pressure-lowering potassium. However, more important than Morinda citrifolia's nutrient content is its phytonutrient content. Phytonutrients are compounds in plants that are not essential to life but that provide significant health benefits. A study published in the 2007 issue of the "International Journal of Food Properties" identified catechin and epicatechin -- flavonoid antioxidants with significant health-promoting benefits, including possible cancer and heart disease prevention, according to the University of California, Davis. Activity levels of Morinda citrifolia's flavonoids were observed to be higher than that of vitamin E or a synthetic antioxidant known as BHT.

Cardiovascular Benefits

Antioxidant effects of Morinda citrifolia protected heavy smokers from elevations in cholesterol, triglycerides and inflammation in a study published in the 2012 issue of "Scientific World Journal." Participants drank between 29.5 and 188 milliliters of Morinda citrifolia juice daily for one month. Results showed decreases in homocysteine, a marker for inflammation that, when elevated, is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Researchers also noted that levels of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, the bad form of cholesterol, decreased, while levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, the good form of cholesterol, increased in response to Morinda citrifolia supplementation.

Blood Sugar-Lowering

A fermented form of Morinda citrifolia might help prevent diabetes, according to a study published in the 2012 issue of the journal "Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine." In the laboratory study, supplementation for 90 days with Morinda citrifolia fermented with soy bean paste resulted in blood sugar levels half as high as those of a diabetic control group that did not receive Morinda citrifolia. Fermented Morinda citrifolia also decreased levels of hemoglobin A1c, a marker that reflects blood sugar levels for two to three months prior to the test. Additionally, Morinda citrifolia stimulated a gene that controls metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins and stimulates cells to absorb glucose.

Immune-Boosting

Traditional use of Morinda citrifolia as a natural immune stimulant and antibiotic was supported by a study published in the July 2010 issue of the journal "Pharmaceutical Bulletin." The laboratory animal study found that Morinda citrifolia extract increased production of white blood cells by up to 36 percent and increased immune response by up to 33 percent. Researchers concluded that Morinda citrifolia exhibited robust immune-stimulating ability. Further clinical studies are needed to confirm these preliminary results.

Noni Fruit Juice: Nature’s Present for Everybody

Source:http://buzzwow.news/noni-fruit-juice-natures-present-for-everybody/

(BuzzWow)

Morinda citrifolia, commonly called Noni is a native fruit that grows in Southeast Asia. Noni has actually been getting popularity in Western countries due to the fact that of its health benefits. This fruit is extensively utilized as standard medication for many health conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, menstrual problems, arthritis, breathing problems, bad food digestion, and much more. Noni is likewise rich in vitamin C and contains naturally happening vitamins, minerals, micronutrient, and enzymes. Because of the health benefits of this fruit, Noni is now readily available in different consumable types such as juice, liquid concentrate, tablet, and pill kind. The juice, which is reddish brown in color, is typically combined with other juices to make it taste much better.

Through using pasteurization process, makers guarantee that the Noni juice is free of germs and other dangerous microbes. This process also assists maintain the fruit or preserve extract’s advantageous homes. Noni juice is thought about as one of the most powerful natural beverages in the marketplace today. Many people who frequently consume Noni juice is attest that they have already experienced enhanced health due to the said drink.

Standard health benefits of Noni fruit juice consist of the following:

Alleviates and reinforces the heart palpitations; Fights insomnia and forgetfulness; Assists cure sexual dysfunction in senior individuals; Assists enhance the function of the body immune system; Has some anti-cancer homes and may avoid the development of certain cancers; Has actually been successfully utilized to deal with hepatitis-B; Has been made use of successfully for weight reduction; Helps the body detox, cleans the blood and develop the immune system; and Utilized as a treatment for bladder infections, diabetes, colds, and irregularity.

The typical dosage suggested by Noni juice makers is 4 ounces a day to be taken a minimum of 30 minutes before breakfast. Liquid focuses, on the other hand, can be taken 2 tablespoons daily.

A number of animal studies had been carried out to assess the beneficial results of Noni juice. Research study reveals that the said natural beverage has anti-cancer, pain-relieving, and immune-system improving potential. None juice is believed to be powerful adequate to increase one’s vitality and lead to enhanced total health and wellness.

Many nutrition books have, in truth, claim that Noni fruit juice is one of the most substantial discoveries in the field of medicine over the last couple of years. Since of the anti-aging and other health advantages of this juice it has actually gotten popularity over other type of natural fruit juices.

Nevertheless, it is necessary for consumers to make sure that they only purchase Noni fruit juice that has been thermally dealt with (pasteurized). The potency and health impacts of mass-produced Noni fruit juice are commonly jeopardized by contamination, heat, and low-grade manufacturing conditions.

Noni fruit juice is nature’s gift for individuals who prefer health and long life. It is not only stated to be efficient for relieving discomfort, it also has anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties. Noni juice is also filled with antioxidants that help cleanse the body of contaminants and enhances digestion health.

Try Noni fruit juice today and experience improvements in health and wellness.

Because of the health benefits of this fruit, Noni is now available in various consumable kinds such as juice, liquid concentrate, tablet, and capsule kind. The juice, which is reddish brown in color, is usually mixed with other juices to make it taste better.

Numerous people who routinely drink Noni juice is confirm that they have actually already experienced improved health due to the said beverage.

Noni fruit juice is nature’s gift for people who intend excellent health and long life. Noni juice is likewise complete of anti-oxidants that assist clean the body of contaminants and enhances digestion health.

What Are the Benefits of Noni Fruit?

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By Don Amerman (Demand Media)

Polynesian herbalists and folk medicine practitioners have long prized the greenish-white fruit of the noni tree -- known scientifically as Morinda citrifolia -- for its medicinal properties. Although the tree is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, it grows today in most of the world’s tropical regions. What noni fruit lacks in visual appeal, it may well make up in health benefits, based on the findings of preliminary scientific studies.

May Protect Against Stroke Damage

Drinking the juice from noni fruit may help to protect you against the damage that a stroke can cause. Researchers at Japan’s Kobe Gakuin University conducted an animal study to determine if the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of noni juice would protect laboratory mice from the brain damage caused by a temporary interruption of cerebral blood flow. Researchers divided test animals into three groups. Over the course of seven days, one group received drinking water supplemented by 3 percent noni juice, another got 10 percent noni juice in its water and a control group received untreated water. On the seventh day, researchers obstructed the flow in the test animals’ middle cerebral arteries for a period of two hours. Once normal blood flow was restored, animals that received noni juice showed less neurological deficit than those in the control group. Researchers published their findings in a 2009 issue of “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin.”

Analgesic Properties

Based on the traditional use of noni fruit to relieve the pain of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, a team of German researchers studied the effects of noni fruit in reducing sensitivity to pain among test animals. Researchers added a 10-percent solution of freeze-concentrated noni fruit puree to the drinking water of laboratory mice, which were then subjected to pain using a hot plate test. In an article in the January 2010 issue of “Phytotherapy Research,” they reported that the noni juice produced a reduction in pain sensitivity comparable to that of tramadol, a prescription analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Helps Lower Cholesterol

Dyslipidemia -- elevated blood levels of cholesterol -- is a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease. A Pakistani-Saudi research team used water- and ethanol-based extracts of noni fruit, leaves and roots to treat laboratory rats in which dyslipidemia had been induced. They found that all three extracts significantly reduced cholesterol and triglyceride levels in animals that had had dyslipidemia induced through the administration of a high-fat diet. Results were published in a 2010 issue of “Lipids in Health and Disease.”

Antibacterial Properties

Taking their cue from the traditional use of noni fruit to treat bacterial infections, a team of Indian researchers conducted in-vitro testing to determine how effective noni fruit extracts would be against three common bacteria responsible for a variety of illnesses. Using a number of agents, including chloroform, methanol, ethanol and acetone, they prepared extracts from dried noni fruit powder. They found that all extracts exhibited moderate antibacterial activity against E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus vulgaris. In a 2009 issue of “Journal of Applied Chemical Research,” researchers expressed the hope that their findings will establish a platform for further studies into noni fruit’s antibacterial properties.

Noni Juice

Source:https://www.verywell.com/noni-juice-what-you-need-to-know-88326

By Cathy Wong, ND

What Should I Know About It?

What is Noni Juice?

Noni, also known as Morinda citrifolia, is a small, flowering shrub native to the Pacific islands, Polynesia, Asia, and Australia. It grows to a height of up to 10 feet high, and the leaves are dark green and oval shaped. The flower heads grow to become mature yellow fruit that have a strong odor.

Noni juice is widely available as the juice or liquid concentrate. It can also be found in tablet and capsule form.

Other popular antioxidants include goji berry, acai berry, mangosteen, camu camu and tart cherries.

Uses for Noni Juice

In traditional Polynesian medicine, noni (Morinda citrifolia) fruit has been used for many health conditions, such as constipation, diarrhea, skin inflammation, infection, and mouth sores. It has an unpleasant odor and taste, so it is believed to be a last resort fruit by many cultures. Manufacturers today sweeten noni juice to improve the taste.

Traditionally, the leaves of the noni tree were used topically for healing wounds.

Noni juice, like the juice of many other fruits, is a source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The antioxidants may help to prevent certain diseases and help slow age-related changes in the body.

Animal studies evaluating the effects of noni suggest that it may have anti-cancer, pain-relieving, and immune system-enhancing effects. However, these studies mostly used extremely high doses that would be difficult to obtain from taking the juice.

More importantly, there's insufficient reliable evidence about the safety or effectiveness of noni for any health condition in humans.

Noni is heavily promoted for a very wide variety of conditions, such as arthritis, atherosclerosis, bladder infections, boils, bowel conditions, burns, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, circulatory weakness, colds, cold sores, constipation, diabetes, drug addiction, eye inflammation, fever, fractures, gastric ulcers, gingivitis, headaches, heart disease, hypertension, improved digestion, immune weakness, indigestion, kidney disease, malaria, menstrual cramps, menstrual disorders, mouth sores, respiratory disorders, ringworm, sinusitis, skin inflammation, sprains, strokes, thrush, and wounds.

There is no real evidence, however, that noni is effective for these conditions.

Caveats

Noni juice is high in potassium, so it should be avoided by people with kidney disease or those taking ,potassium-sparing diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers, because it may result in hyperkalemia (dangerous elevation of potassium levels).

Noni hasn't been tested for safety in pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, and those with medical conditions or who are taking medications. You can get tips on using supplements here but should always speak with your primary care provider before using supplements or alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen.

Mulberry In Ayurveda

Source:http://homeofayurveda.org/tag/indian-mulberry/

(Ayurveda Acharya, Kerala - Home of Ayurveda)

The word ‘mulberry’ is usually associated with silkworms, but the Indian Mulberry also plays an important role in Ayurveda, the world’s oldest system of holistic healing. The plant grows in many parts of India, and one variety especially does well in the southern states like Kerala, as this species flourishes in warm balmy weather. The powdered extracts from the roots, leaves and fruit of the Indian Mulberry, which is known as ‘Noni’, have been traditionally used as a sedative and for many other Ayurvedic medicinal purposes. The plant, which can grow up to 9 m tall, has large, simple, dark green, shiny and deeply veined leaves. Some species grow well well on sandy or rocky shores and apart from saline conditions, the plant also can withstand drought.

The Indian Mulberry has flowers and fruits all year round. The flowers are small and white. The fruit is a multiple fruit that has a pungent odor when ripening. Mulberries are eaten as fruit and are also used to make, juices, sauces, muffins, cakes, cookies, tarts, wines, ice creams, smoothies, yogurt and jam. Sherbets are made from black, red and white mulberries…and of course Mulberry leaves are the only source of food for silkworms.

Mulberries are a literal powerhouse of nutrition. They are very rich in Vitamins B C, K and the element iron. Good levels of fiber, riboflavin, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, potassium and calcium are also found in mulberries. They are an excellent source of the antioxidants resveratrol, zeaxanthin, lutein ,and to a lesser extent the alpha and beta carotene. The leaves contain 18 amino acids, while the fruit mulberry contains a number of phytochemicals, including lignans, oligo- and polysaccharides, flavonoids, iridoids, fatty acids, scopoletin, catechin, beta-sitosterol, damnacanthal, and alkaloids.

Role in Ayurveda

Various parts of the Indian mulberry are used for medicinal purposes, such as containing fever, and also as a tonic. Eye problems, skin wounds, gum and throat problems, respiratory problems, constipation, stomach pains and post delivery pains are treated using its leaves, flowers, fruit and bark. The leaves are used in a gargle for throat infections, while heated leaves of the plant are applied to the chest, in order to relieve coughs, nausea and colic. The fruits are used to treat fever, depression, and sore throat as they are cooling. The bark of the Mulberry root is used as purgative and anthelmintic, while its juice is used to treat high blood pressure.

Mulberries are used in Ayurvedic preparations to reduce cholesterol, prevent blood clots and heart palpitations as well as to aid in weight loss, build immunity, benefit the digestive system, enhance appetite and check anemia and insomnia. Mulberry is also used in Ayurveda to soothe the nerves, relieve tiredness and fatigue. A simple home remedy for mouth ulcers and enlarged glands is to gargle with a solution of mulberry sherbet. Add 1 tsp of mulberry sherbet to a cup of water to make this solution. Interestingly, some recent studies conducted on Indian mulberry have suggested that it is capable of inhibiting the formation and growth of cancer cells. It activates the immune system of the body and has shown promise in helping combat leukemia, which is induced by retrovirus infection. So the next time you come across the word “mulberry”, don’t just think of silkworms or jams and jellies- think of Ayurveda and the myriads of ways this system of healing uses the Mulberry for your good health.

Benefits of noni fruit

Source:http://www.deccanherald.com/content/258906/benefits-noni-fruit.html

By Sumana Bharadwaj

Morinda citrifolia, Hawaiin Noni or the Indian Mulberry is a tropical shrub from the coffee family, Rubiaceae. Although native to Southeast Asia and Australia, it is widely-grown in India in coastal regions. It can grow in different environments and is a perennial fruit.

Traditionally, the noni fruit and leaves have been used as folk remedies by Polynesians for over 2000 years. There is a mention of the noni fruit being used as an internal cleanser and as an effective treatment for joint aches and skin conditions in Ayurveda and Siddha texts. In recent times, however, extensive research carried out across the globe on noni’s active principles has put noni on the scientist’s radar the world over, as a fruit with immense therapeutic potential for various conditions ranging from menstrual pain to cancer prevention and noni juice as a health boosting tonic because of its exceptional nutrient content. European communities are patrons of this fruit, having officially recognised it as the “super fruit” in the UK.

This super fruit has over 150 phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are compounds found in plants apart from vitamins, minerals and macronutrients. Phytonutrients have anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, immune-boosting and cellular repair properties.

Some of the recognised phytonutrients in the noni fruit are organic compounds called anthraquinones, which act as anti-bacterial agents. Another important phytonutrient is proxeronine, precursor for xeronine, an alkaloid, which works at the molecular level, repairing damaged cells to improve functionality. Noni juice is a source of antioxidants. Further, studies have found the fruit to have central analgesic effect on the human body.

Clinical trials conducted at the Natural Healing Institute in California found that noni stimulates the production of T-cells in the immune system. T-cells play a pivotal role in fighting disease. The polysaccharide components in the juice are known to have both cancer-preventive and cancer-treating effects through stimulation of the immune system. It has bioactive components that make it a wonderful adaptogen, ie, the ability enhances the body’s ability to adapt to stress by targeting imbalances and normalising it without affecting normal bodily functions.

The noni fruit is also a rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, several B complex vitamins, calcium, sulphur, potassium, phosphorous and certain essential amino acids like phenylalanine and tyrosine.

The fruit has a strong odour and an unpalatable taste and hence is available only in juice form in the market.

Choose the right brand of juice

• Check the company’s sources and quality of the fruits. Local sources are better than those where the fruit or its frozen concentrates are transported across miles before processing

• Check the company’s processing facilities

• Choose juice brands without any thickeners or stabilisers which are added to maintain uniform viscosity

• Choose one with natural preservatives, if at all, like lemon and honey

• Choose one in which noni juice is the primary ingredient, not a blend of various juices as it reduces efficacy.

Noni juice that meets the above criteria can be taken as a therapeutic drink or as a general tonic twice a day at least 30 minutes before food for effective absorption. Ten to 15 ml is the normal dosage for adults and can be had as is or mixed in a glass of water.

It can be consumed by people with arthritis, high BP, diabetes, cancer, allergies, digestive problems, chronic fatigue and depression. Its high potassium content can combat kidney problems.

South Pacific noni plant, nature's answer to pain relief

Source:http://www.malibutimes.com/blogs/article_90e358da-77b6-11e2-8b90-0019bb2963f4.html