Noni is a small evergreen tree in the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Australia, and India. It is also known as Morinda Citrifolia, Great Morinda and Indian Mulberry. Noni has been extensively used in folk medicine by Polynesians for over 2,000 years. Now Noni is very popular and widely available as Juice, tablet and capsule form globally for health and wellness.
Noni- Beneficial Nutrients:
Noni is a source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients, although more than 150 nutrients have been found in Noni. Some of important nutrients are available:
Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides:
These are long-chain sugar molecules that serve as probiotic function for numerous potential health properties.
Scopoletin:
Antibiotic action.
Beta-sitosterol:
A plant sterol for anti-cholesterol activity.
Damnacanthal:
An anthraquinone having potential as an inhibitor of HIV viral proteins.
Xeronine:
Xeronine is able to modify the molecular structure of proteins and help to body cells for health betterment.
Nitric Oxide:
Helps for good blood circulation.
Vitamins & Minerals:
Noni contains B Complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Iron, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc.
Health Benefits:
Traditionally Noni has been used as a general health tonic in various health ailments. As per a survey given in Book “Noni Juice The Tropical Fruit with 101 Medicinal Uses” on an average 78% of the more than 10,000 Noni users in one survey reported that it helped in some way including fighting Cancer, Heart Diseases, Digestive disorders, Diabetes, Autoimmune disorder, Strokes, Weight Problems and Skin & Hair problems. Noni has been popularly used by the many people on following conditions for health betterment:
- Cancer.
- Diabetes.
- Heart disease.
- Cholesterol problems.
- High blood pressure.
- HIV.
- Joint Problems.
- Hair and Skin health.
- Allergies.
- Infection.
- Inflammation.
