Noni Fruit (Morinda citrifolia) is a fruit native to Indonesia one that is often used as a medicine.
Phylum: Angiospermae, Sub-phylum: Dycotiledones, Division: Lignosae, Family: Rubiaceae, Genus: Morinda, Species: citrifolia.
Scientific name: Morinda citrifolia
Noni Plant Characteristics:
- Noni plant has the characteristics of tree height of about 3 to 8 feet.
- Having to deal with compound leaves 20-40 cm long and 7-15 cm wide.
- Noni has white flowers and green fruit with skin surface Popcorn.
- Plants are usually developed in the garden or in the wild because it can live in the lowlands to 1500 meters above sea level.
Noni Fruit Ingredients:
- Anti-bacterial substances. Acubin, L. asperuloside, alizarin and some substances antraquinon has proven to be an anti-bacterial agent such as Pseudonzonas aeruginosa, Proteus morganii, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli. Anti-bacterial substances in the works as well for skin infections, colds, fever and other diseases caused by bacteria
- Ascorbic acid is in the Noni fruit and is a rich source of antioxidant vitamin C to fight free radicals. It also contains caproic acid, caprylic acid and capric acid which belong to this class of fatty acids. Caproic acid and capric acid that cause the sharp stench of Noni fruit.
- Scopoletin substances. These substances have medical benefits and can bind to serotonin (a chemical important in the human body). Scopoletin is also useful to widen the channel of the blood vessel constriction and blood circulation. Additionally scopoletin can kill some types of bacteria, are fungicides (mold killers) against Pythium sp and also anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic.
- Anti-cancer substances (damnacanthal).
- Xeronine and Proxeronine. Xeronine controls the shape and rigidity (hardness) specific proteins present in the cell.
- Morindon or Morindin (red color on the skin giving the plant Morinda citrifolia).
Noni Benefits:
- Increase endurance
- Normalize blood pressure
- Against tumors and cancer
- As a pain reliever / painkiller
- Anti-inflammatory and Anti-allergy
- Anti-bacterial
- Can set the mood cycles (Mood)
- Can regulate the body's energy cycle
Noni is very beneficial to be a cure various diseases, such as the following:
Blood Pressure / Hypertension
Ingredients: 2 Noni fruit (ripe on the tree), 1 tablespoon of honey.
Method: Squeeze the noni fruit, take the juice and mix with honey until blended. Filter.
This herb can be taken and repeated every 2 days.
Fever (colds and influenza)
Material: 1 piece Noni; 1 vertebra kencur
Method: The second material is boiled with 2 cups water to a boil. Allow it to shrink 1 cup water, then filtered and drunk.
This herb can be taken 2 times in 1 day, morning and afternoon.
Cough
Material: 1 piece Noni; ½ handful of leaves poo (bujanggut)
Method: The second material is boiled with 2 cups water to a boil. Allow it to shrink 1 cup water, then filtered and drunk.
This herb can be taken 2 times in 1 day, morning and afternoon.
Stomach ache
Ingredients: 2-3 leaves of Morinda citrifolia
Method: noni leaves finely, and add salt and poured boiling hot water. Strain and drink when cool.