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Used as a nutritional supplement or food additive.

Morinda is prized for both its beauty and its medicinal value in many parts of the world. This wandering plant is native to Malaysia, Australia, and Polynesia, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful plants in the islands. Morinda has also been cultivated in India, the Philippines, and throughout Southeast Asia.

Ancient manuscripts cite morinda as an ingredient in numerous health preparations. Morinda's historical uses have targeted the digestive, intestinal, respiratory and immune systems. It is particularly useful for supporting the nervous and skeletal systems, especially painful joints, and for skin health. Nearly all parts of the plant are used.

Neil Solomon, M.D., Ph.D.: Author of : NONI Juice:The Tropical Fruit with 101 Medicinal Uses:

'Noni can be taken together with all other medications - there are almost no negative interactions. In some situations, noni can allow other medications to act more efficiently. You should tell your health professional that you are taking noni, as your physician might want to decrease the dose of the medication prescribed. This often reduces the side effects from the original medication.
Reported side effects were minimal. Less than 5 percent experienced minor belching, loose stools, allergy, or developed a mild rash. The belching disappeared when the dose was decreased. The rash and loose stools cleared within 72 hours after stopping treatment. Noni has been reported safe for pregnant and/or nursing mothers.'

'Overview of Noni's Primary Applications'

'According to Steven Hall, M.D., of the state of Washington, another physician whom I interviewed and who is a noni juicer: 'Not only does noni provide many benefits on its own, but it also increases the effectiveness of other treatments.' He has found that 'noni is incredible because it offers help to people who could not be helped by traditional medical science.'

'Increased effectiveness and an alternative treatment to drugs are just two of the reasons that noni is such a valuable herb. Hall's results were consistent with the previously reported positive response from 78 percent of noni users. Noni also has the following characteristics:

'Noni works synergistically with other food supplements and/or medications.'

'Noni probably helps with prevention, and works optimally in conjunction with other antioxidants.'

'Noni helps animals heal faster.'

'Dr. Schechter, director of the Natural Healing Institute in California, reports that there has been a wealth of information supporting the traditional uses and health benefits of noni. His work supports what the Kahunas (traditional healers in Hawaii) have known and used beneficially for thousands of years. He confirmed in an interview that the positive results obtained by physicians using noni were consistent with the results obtained by naturopathic clinicians. Dr. Schechter has treated hundreds of patients with noni and has been very impressed with the variety of illnesses that responded to noni.'

'The following gives a synopsis of some important data concerning Dr. Schechter's clinical investigations:

'Noni stimulates the production of T-cells in the immune system. T-cells play a pivotal role in fighting disease.'

'Noni acts to enhance the immune system involving macrophages and/or lymphocytes, which are a vital part of your body's natural defenses.'

'Noni has been shown to combat many types of bacteria.'

'Noni has unique anti-pain effects.'

'Noni inhibits precancer function and the growth of cancer tumors by allowing abnormal cells to function more normally.'

'Dr. Schechter states, 'As a clinical therapist, I have seen noni generate significant, even profound, therapeutic benefits for both prevention and self-help of a wide range of health problems.'

'From Dr. Schechter's list and from the information provided by the other professionals with whom I communicated, I have determined the primary application categories, which are discussed in the following overview. Though there are many other valuable uses of noni, as the charts show, only those with the most support have been included.'

'Actually, noni has over a hundred primary and secondary applications. This booklet will focus mainly on the primary uses. Noni is invaluable as a healing herb because of the following functions, which will all be discussed in more detail:

'Increases body energy.

Alleviates pain.

Acts as anti-inflammatory and anti-histaminic agent.

Has antibacterial properties that can protect against digestive and heart damage.

Works with melatonin and serotonin to help regulate sleep, temperature and mood cycles.
Inhibits precancer function and growth of cancer tumors.'

'The following table contains statistical analysis of the data, including both primary and secondary applications, that I obtained from surveying more than 50 doctors and other health professionals who had taken noni and/or given it to over 10,000 patients. It depicts the number of people who drank noni juice for 23 different conditions, the percentage that were helped, and the primary active components (PAC) believed to be involved. It is my belief that although the PAC is the major component, it is the total blend of all natural ingredients that result in noni's optimal health benefits.'

'Conditions helped with Noni: # of users: % helped: probable active Noni compound:

Allergy, decreased symptons 948 84% Xeronine
Anti-Aging, Look Better 148 78% Terpene
Arthritis, Lessened symptoms 719 81% Terpene
Breathing, Improved 2,854 77% Xeronine
Cancer, Lessened symptoms 889 65% Xeronine
Depression, Lessened symptoms 807 77% Xeronine
Diabetes, Types I and II 2,773 84% Scopoletin
Digestion Improved 1,593 89% Xeronine
Energy Increased 8,327 92% Xeronine
Fuzzy thinking, helped clear 373 88% Xeronine
Heart Disease, Decreased symptoms 1,123 80% Xeronine
High Blood Pressure, Decreased 938 85% Scopoletin
Kidney Health Improved 2,372 67% Xeronine
Mental Acuity, Increased Alertness 2,983 72% Xeronine
Muscle, Increased Body-building 816 71% Protein
Obesity, Lost excess weight 2,841 75% Xeronine
Pain, including headaches, decreased 4,231 88% Xeronine
Sexuality, Enhanced enjoyment 1,608 87% Xeronine
Sleep, Improved 1,231 73% Xeronine
Smoking, Stopped 452 58% Xeronine
Stress, Helped cope with 4,113 72% Xeronine
Stroke 1,019 57% Xeronine
Well Being, Increased feeling of 4,561 80% Xeronine''

Morinda contains healthful phytonutrients that are unique to the Morinda plant. It also contains appreciable amounts of the precursor of xeronine which works at the molecular level to repair damaged cells.

Many people using morinda have reported that it is helping to clear type II diabetes and arthritis.

Many users of Morinda report that it is amazingly effective but that it works gradually over a period of several months. About 25% of Morinda users report benefits within a few weeks. About half report benefits within 2 months.

The fruit powder can be encapsulated, or stirred into tea.

Sources: 'Discover the Secrets of Morinda' in Sunshine Horizons (November 1996). Noni, Morinda citrifolia and officinalis Handout by Dr. DeAnna Hatch.

The Ocean-Going Noni, or Indian Mulberry And Some of Its 'Colorful' Relatives Handout by Julia F. Morton.

'Some Chemical Constituents of Morinda Citrifolia' by Oscar Levand and Harold O. Larson.

'Morinda Citrifolia L.-Use in Indigenous Samoan Medicine' by Alexandra Dittmar (Hawthorn Press, 1993).

Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica by Dan Bensky and Andrew Gamble (Seattle, WA: Eastland Press, 1993).
Chinese Medicinal Herbs by Wee Yeow Chin and Hsuan Keng (Sebastpol, CA: CRCS Publications, 1992).

Generally safe for appropriate consumption.
American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Safety & Labeling Guidelines SubCommittee

Bensky, D. and A. Gamble. 1986. Chinese Herbal Medicine. Seattle: Eastland Press, Inc.