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==News about Noni or Bankoro== | ==News about Noni or Bankoro== | ||
'''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. | |||
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