Ferment this: The transformation of Noni, a traditional polynesian medicine (Morinda Citrifolia, Rubiaceae)

Dixon, Anna R.; McMillen, Heather; Etkin, Nina L.

doi:10.1007/bf02860792

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“…Studies on the chemical composition of noni have reported that phenolic compounds are predominant in the juice, acting as free radicals scavengers and serving to prevent several diseases (Chan-Blanco et al, 2006;Dixon, Mcmillen;Etkin, 1999). Yang et al (2007) evaluated the polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of noni juice during storage at different temperature.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Recently, this plant has been the focus of several studies due to its nutraceutical properties (Chan-Blanco et al, 2006;Dixon et al, 1999;Zin et al, 2006). The beneficial health effects observed might result from specific compounds extracted from the roots, leafs, peel and fruit such as nitric oxide, alkaloids and sterols with antioxidant potential (Chan-Blanco et al, 2006).…”

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Total polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of commercial Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) juice and its components

Bramorski

Cherem

Marmentini

et al. 2010

Braz. J. Pharm. Sci.

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The plant Morinda citrifolia L. (noni) has been the focus of many recent studies due to its potential effects on treatment and prevention of several diseases. However, there are few in vivo and in vitro studies concerning its composition and antioxidant capacity. The aim of the present study was to determine the total polyphenol content (TPC) and antioxidant capacity of a juice commercialized as noni juice, but containing grape, blueberry and noni fruits. Commercial noni juice was compared against its separate constituents of blueberry and grape juice. Folin-Ciocalteu and DPPH• methods were used to determine the concentration of total polyphenol content and antioxidant activity, respectively. Commercial noni juice presented higher values of TPC (91.90 mg of gallic acid/100 mL juice) and antioxidant activity (5.85 mmol/L) compared to its 5% diluted constituents. Concentrated blueberry juice presented higher TPC and antioxidant activity than the other juices analyzed. Considering that the blueberry and grape juices account for only 10% in the composition of commercial noni juice, it can be inferred that these two components contribute significantly to the antioxidant activity. Therefore, additional studies are necessary in order to elucidate the contribution of the noni juice as an antioxidant.Uniterms: Noni juice/antioxidant activity. Morinda citrifolia L. Total polyphenols/determination. Antioxidants.A planta Morinda citrifolia L. tem sido objeto de muitas pesquisas decorrente de seus efeitos benéficos no tratamento e prevenção de muitas doenças. No entanto, são escassos os estudos in vivo e in vitro sobre os compostos presentes e sua capacidade de atuar como antioxidante. Objetivou-se com este trabalho determinar o índice de polifenóis totais (IPT) e a capacidade antioxidante do suco de noni comercial, constituído de uva, mirtilo e a fruta do noni. O suco de noni comercial foi comparado com seus constituintes (mirtilo e suco de uva) separadamente. Os métodos Folin-Ciocalteu e DPPH• foram utilizados para determinar a concentração de polifenóis totais e capacidade antioxidante, respectivamente. O suco de noni apresentou valores superiores de IPT (91,90 mg ácido gálico/100 mL de suco) e atividade antioxidante (5,85 mmol/L) quando comparado aos seus constituintes diluídos a 5%. O suco de mirtilo, na sua forma concentrada, apresentou IPT e atividade antioxidante superior aos demais sucos. Considerando que os sucos de mirtilo e de uva representam apenas 10% na composição do suco de noni, pode-se inferir que estes dois constituintes contribuem de forma significativa para a atividade antioxidante. Assim, estudos adicionais são necessários para elucidar a contribuição do suco de noni como sequestrador de radicais livres. Unitermos: Suco de noni/atividade antioxidante. Morinda citrifolia L. Polifenóis totais/determinação. Antioxidantes.

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Section: Total Polyphenol Contentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Total polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of commercial Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) juice and its components

Bramorski

Cherem

Marmentini

et al. 2010

Braz. J. Pharm. Sci.

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“…In Hawaii, Noni has been reported for topical use in conditions such as swellings, sprains, bruises and wounds. 9,10 Phytochemistry It has been reported that different parts of Noni plant found to contain more than 160 phytoconstituents of which over 120 constituents have nutraceutical properties with proven biological activity. 11 The concise chemical nature of the plant is given in Table 2.…”

Section: Ethnobotanical Usementioning

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Health Benefits of Morinda citrifolia (Noni): A Review

Ali¹,

Kenganora²,

Manjula³

2016

Phcogj

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Background: Morinda citrifolia (Noni) has been used widely as a comple mentary and alternative therapy in many countries owing to its potent anti oxidant activity and proven health benefits. Traditionally, it finds used as a therapeutic remedy to various diseases as an antibacterial, antitumor, anthelminthic, analgesic, anti inflammatory, immunostimulant. Also it has proved beneficial in conditions like gastritis, skin diseases, respiratory infections, menstrual and urinary tract disorders, fever, diabetes and venereal diseases. Objective: This review emphasizes on the phytochemical and mineral profile of the different parts of Noni plant. In addition, this review corroborates the pharmacological basis for the various health benefits, traditional and medicinal applications of Noni. Materials and Methods: All the available information of Noni were collected from electronic databases such as Academic Journals, Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacology, Springer, PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct and other primary and secondary sources. Results: According to our search results pertaining to scientific literature, Morinda citrifolia is used for more than 40 types of ailments worldwide. Crude extract of various parts of plant and fruit juice are reported

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“…The petioles leave ring-like marks on the stalks and the corolla is greenish-white (Morton, 1992;Elkins, 1998;Dixon et al, 1999;Ross, 2001;Cardon, 2003). The M. citrifolia L. fruit (3-10 cm length, 3-6 cm width) is ovular and fleshy with an embossed appearance (Fig.…”

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“…It is covered with small reddish-brown buds containing the seeds. The ripe fruit emits a strong butyric acid-like, rancid smell (Morton, 1992;Dixon et al, 1999). The pulp is juicy and bitter, a light dull yellow or whitish colour, and gelatinous when the fruit is ripe; numerous hard triangular reddish-brown pits are found, each containing four seeds (approximately 3.5 mm) (Dittmar, 1993).…”

Section: Fig 1 Unripe Fruitmentioning

confidence: 99%