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Morinda Citrofolia (Noni)
Sacred Healer of the Islands |
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| Morinda Citrofolia (Noni) is prized for both its beauty and its medicinal value in many parts of the world. This wandering plant is native to Malaysia., Australia, and Polynesia, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful plants in the islands. It is common in thickets, second growth forests, valleys and on low hills. Morinda Citrofolia (Noni) has also been cultivated in India, the Philippines, and throughout Southeast Asia. It has shiny oval leaves with small white flowers that develop into the creamy-white fruit that can grow up to 10 cm in length and is similar to a potato. It has a somewhat unpleasant taste and odor. As people colonized islands throughout the South Pacific they brought with them the plants they held sacred. Morinda Citrofolia (Noni) was considered the queen of these sacred plants and has been used by Islanders for over 2,000 years. Ancient manuscripts cite Morinda Citrofolia (Noni) as an ingredient in numerous health preparations. Morinda Citrofolia (Noni)'s historical uses have targeted the digestive, intestinal, respiratory and immune systems. It is particularly useful for supporting the nervous and skeletal systems, especially painful joints, and for skin health. Nearly all parts of the plant are used. The root of Morinda Citrofolia (Noni) is the part most commonly used. It has been indicated for a number of things including cancer, sexually related problems in both women and men, rheumatism, problems of the urinary tract and hernias. Morinda Citrofolia (Noni) is one of the ingredients in the combination KB-C. Scientific experimentation shows that an extract of the root offers central analgeslic (pain relieving) activity in animals. The root is also helpful in the increase of the white blood cell count and stimulation of the endocrine system. In one study it was found that in mice the amount of leukocytes increased when given an oral water extract of this herb. The roots also have been shown to give anti-congestive assistance for the treatment of hemorrhoids, nasal congestion and cerebral hemorrhage. A similar effect is found in the leaves of Morinda Citrofolia (Noni). They function to reduce blood clots, as well as induce menstruation. The leaves are also used to make a poultice to treat skin ailments and inflammation. The fruit of the tree has been used as a food @source for centuries, especially in times of famine. Du World War II soldiers were taught by the native Polynesian people to eat the fruit in order to sustain strength. Both the fruit and leaves offer antibacterial activity but the ripe fruit shows the most significant activity, even against Salmonella and Shigella species of bacteria. A recent survey for antibiotics indicated positive tests from concentrates of the ripe fruit. Aucubin was one of the several compounds found in Morinda Citrofolia (Noni) that possess antibacterial activity. Morinda Citrofolia (Noni) contains healthful phytonutrients that are unique to the Morinda Citrofolia (Noni) plant. Phytonutrients are powerful substances that nourish the body's cells, tissues, and organs and fight damage caused by aging' pollution, and harmful chemicals. It also contains appreciable amounts of the precursor of xeronine which works at the molecular level to repair damaged cells. Many people using Morinda Citrofolia (Noni) have reported that it is helping to clear type II diabetes and arthritis. This fruit appears to stimulate tissue growth and repair but it works slowly. It must be taken consistently for a period of 6-8 weeks before results can be seen In capsule form, Morinda Citrofolia (Noni) is recommended with meals, three times daily. Sources: "Discover the Secrets of Morinda Citrofolia (Noni)" in Sunshine Horizons (November 1996). Noni, Morinda citrifolia and oflicinalis Handout by Dr. De Anna Hatch. The Ocean-Going Noni, or Indian Mulberry And Some of its"Colorful" Relatives Handout by Julia F. Morton. Some Chemical Constituents of Morinda Citrifolia by Oscar Levand and Harold 0. Larson. Morinda Citrofolia L. -Use in Indigenous Samoan Medicine by Alexandra Dittmar (Hawthorn Press, 1993). Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica by Dan Bensky and Andrew Gamble (Seattle, WA: Eastland Press, 1993). Chinese Medicinal Herbs by Wee Yeow Chin and Hsuan Keng (Sebastpol ' CA: CRCS Publications, 1992). Tahitian Noni Handout by Morinda, 1996. |
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