Noni
Morinda citrifolia
Eastern Asia
Traditional Uses
Blood cleansing and tonic, digestive, high blood pressure, tuberculosis, pain, deworming
Modern Research Uses
Juice, capsules and extracts studied for antioxidant and immune support; researched for anticancer and anti-inflammatory activity; studied for blood-sugar and blood-pressure lowering; fruit extract trialled for overactive bladder and menstrual pain; studied for liver-protective and pain-relieving effects
Mechanism of Action
Main compounds are scopoletin, iridoids, quercetin, and anthraquinones. It blocks cancer-cell signals, helps lower blood sugar, eases pain through the body's own pain system, and fights free radicals.
Body Systems Affected
Prep & Administration
Toxicity Notes
Digestive, Cardiovascular, Immune, Endocrine, Nervous
Tea, Tincture, Capsule, Topical oil, Poultice, Decoction
Significant
Documented human case reports of liver injury