Noni
Morinda Citrifolia (Latin) Noni (Mandinka) Nature provided noni to fight against all kind of ailments. The fruit contains rancid smelling capric acid and unpleasant tasting caprylic acid. It is thought that antibiotically active compounds are present. Despite the smell of putrid cheese when ripe, the fruits are eaten raw or are prepared in some way. The leaves are a rich source of vitamin A. |
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Medicinal Use:
Gout
Asthma
Arthritis
Cancer
Diabetes
Liver diseases
Stress
Insomnia
Immune system
Skin diseases
Smallpox
Stiffness
Tetanus
Arterial tension
Swellings
Mouth ulcers
Haemorrhoids
Hernia or swollen testicles
Headache
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Fever
Intestinal worms
Filariasis
Leprosy
Tuberculosis
High blood pressure
Gout
Asthma
Arthritis
Cancer
Diabetes
Liver diseases
Stress
Insomnia
Immune system
Skin diseases
Smallpox
Stiffness
Tetanus
Arterial tension
Swellings
Mouth ulcers
Haemorrhoids
Hernia or swollen testicles
Headache
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Fever
Intestinal worms
Filariasis
Leprosy
Tuberculosis
High blood pressure
The roots are febrifuge, tonic and antiseptic. Externally, the root is crushed and mixed with oil and is used as a smallpox salve. An infusion of the root bark is used to treat skin diseases.
The wilted or heated leaf is applied as a poultice to painful swellings in order to bring relief. A poultice of the leaves is applied to wounds or to the head in order to relieve headaches. The crushed leaves, mixed with oil, are applied to the face for the treatment of neuralgia. The leaves are harvested as required during the growing season.
The roots, leaves and fruits may have anthelmintic properties. In traditional medicine the parts used are administered raw or as juices and infusions or in ointments and poultices.
Culinary Use:
Young leaves and blanched shoots - raw or steamed, added to curries etc. They contain 4.5 - 6% protein.
The seeds of some forms are roasted and eaten.
Links:
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/beverage/noni-juice.html
http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Morinda+citrifolia
The wilted or heated leaf is applied as a poultice to painful swellings in order to bring relief. A poultice of the leaves is applied to wounds or to the head in order to relieve headaches. The crushed leaves, mixed with oil, are applied to the face for the treatment of neuralgia. The leaves are harvested as required during the growing season.
The roots, leaves and fruits may have anthelmintic properties. In traditional medicine the parts used are administered raw or as juices and infusions or in ointments and poultices.
Culinary Use:
Young leaves and blanched shoots - raw or steamed, added to curries etc. They contain 4.5 - 6% protein.
The seeds of some forms are roasted and eaten.
Links:
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/beverage/noni-juice.html
http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Morinda+citrifolia