Abstract
Morinda citrifolia L (Noni) has been used in folk remedies by Polynesians for over 2000 years, and is reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects, including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, antihelmin, analgesic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, and immune enhancing effects. In order to reveal the nutritional and medicinal value of the Noni plant, and to summarize scientific evidence that supports the Polynesians' claim, a literature review and recent advances in Noni research is given below.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / pharmacology
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Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / pharmacology
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Antioxidants / pharmacology
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Fruit / chemistry
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Humans
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Morinda / chemistry*
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Plant Extracts / isolation & purification
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Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
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Plants, Medicinal / chemistry
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Yin-Yang
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
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Antioxidants
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Plant Extracts