Noni has exploded onto the herbal and natural medicine market. Noni is recognized around the world by various names including: Morinda citrifolia, Indian mulberry, Nunaakai, Mengkudu, Great Morinda, Ba Ji Tian, Nhau, Nono, Nonu, Dibri-Apra, Patjé, Mengkudu, Nunaakai and Beach Mulberry.

Although Noni is advertised everywhere for its “exceptional” health properties, the true health and nutritional profile of Noni was recognized and explored for thousands of years.

Brief History of Noni

Noni has been recognized for its numerous health benefits for well over 2000 years. Its medicinal origins are said to date back to the Polynesians, who used the Noni fruit for its medicinal and health promoting properties. Noni possesses both nutritional and therapeutic properties. Noni was fast incorporated into ancient diets due to its recognized ability to ward of chronic conditions and to generally promote overall health and vitality.

Noni – Nutritional Composition

The nutritional value of Noni is extensively promoted and advertised. Noni, in fact, is quite nutrient dense. Noni contains many nutrients including vitamin C, antioxidants, flavonoids, phytonutrients, acids, potassium, alkaloids, anthraquinones, sterols, carotenes, vitamin A, flavone glycosides, linoleic acid, amino acids, minerals and more.

Noni Juice

Noni juice is gained much popularity for its health benefits. Traditionally, Noni juice has been used to treat arthritis, joint pain, diabetes, high blood pressure, menstrual cramps, pains, headaches, heart disease, cancers, ulcers, mental anxiety, depression, digestion concerns, constipation, atherosclerosis and more. Although some scientific evidence does exist to confirm the effectiveness of Noni, more research is required to verify these many claims

Traditional Medicinal Uses

All parts of the Noni tree have been utilized to treat chronic conditions and ailments. The fruit, leaves and flowers of the Noni tree have been used to treat skin, eye and mouth related problems, digestion and constipation, diabetes, joint pain, arthritis, menstruation concerns and bone concerns. Noni tree leaves and flowers have been used to treat chest and respiratory concerns, chronic coughs, nausea and arthritis. Overall, all parts of the Noni tree have been used to help stimulates the immune system and help boost vitality.

Noni is popularly used for its natural antibacterial properties. Many scientific studies do confirm that Noni contains certain compounds that give Noni its antibacterial properties. In fact, Noni may actively help protect against infections from Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella and Shigela.

Noni has also garnered much attention regarding its anti-cancer claims. Morinda citrifolia has long been used in herbal medicines to help treat and prevent cancers. Specifically, it is believed that Noni is quite effective in treating cancer that is in the initiation stage of carcinogenesis. There have been scientific studies that confirm these anti-cancer claims. However, much extensive research is still required on Noni’s ability to help fight and prevent cancer.