“NONI”: TH E ALCHEMIST PLANT

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Moinuddin M. Soniwala

Abstract

Morinda citrifolia, commonly called noni, has a long history as a medicinal plant and its use as a botanical dietary
supplement has grown tremendously in recent years. A large number of beneficial effects have been claimed for
Noni. Fruit juice of Noni has been approved as a Novel Food by the European Commission in 2003. Because of the
nutrients the noni fruit possess, it's used to treat a variety of health problems including, high blood pressure,
arthritis, ulcers, depression, sprains, menstrual cramps, pain relief, inflammation, burns, fever, food poisoning,
intestinal worms, and joint problems. Noni was used by Polynesia traditional healers for the treatment of cuts,
bruises and wounds. A poultice made from noni leaves are commonly used topically for wounds; the unripe fruit
is used for mouth sores, gingivitis, toothaches, and abscesses. Some of the cardinal features of this miracle plants
are being demonstrated in this review.

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Soniwala, M. M. (2016). “NONI”: TH E ALCHEMIST PLANT. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Science Archive, 1(1). Retrieved from http://ijpba.in/index.php/ijpba/article/view/9
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Review Article