Health Benefits of Morinda citrifolia (Noni): A Review

Abstract

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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“…Noni is commonly used in ancient foods and medicine. Noni fruits were comprised of carbohydrates, dietary fibers, vitamins (Vitamins C, E, B1, B2, B6, B12, biotin, pantothenic acid, folic acid, carotene, and niacin), proteins, minerals (calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, molybdenum, magnesium, and sodium chloride), and fat [1]. Almost all parts, such as fruits, leaves, roots, and barks, of noni plant have been used in the form of noni juice, powder, capsule, etc.…”

“…Almost all parts, such as fruits, leaves, roots, and barks, of noni plant have been used in the form of noni juice, powder, capsule, etc. The fermented noni juice is superior in terms of popularity, acceptability, and therapeutic reports [1]. Noni plant and its derivatives showed a robust therapeutic property against inflammation, infection, hypertension, cancer, ulcer, constipation, and autoimmune diseases [2][3][4].…”