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This Russian study conducted a comparative phytochemical analysis of noni (Morinda citrifolia) leaves, roots, and fruits sourced from Ghana. The research found that all three plant parts contain alkaloids and flavonoids, while anthraquinones were only present in the roots. Tannins were found in both roots and leaves. Among all plant parts, the roots showed the […]

This study evaluated the chemical composition and antifungal properties of the essential oil extracted from Morinda citrifolia fruit. Using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, researchers identified a variety of compounds, including octanoic acid, hexanoic acid, and nonanoic acid. These fatty acids were found to contribute significantly to the oil’s antifungal effectiveness, particularly against Candida albicans

This study investigates the enzymatic and antioxidant properties of noni (Morinda citrifolia) grown in India, analyzing its protease and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity from both fresh and dried samples. The results demonstrate that both fresh and dried noni fruit contain bioactive enzymes, with the fresh fruit showing higher levels of protease activity. In addition, the

A study published in 2022 evaluated the antioxidant and antiproliferative properties of ethanol and ethyl acetate extracts of *Morinda citrifolia* (noni) fruit. Using a DPPH assay to measure free radical scavenging capacity, researchers found that both extracts exhibited substantial antioxidant activity, with the ethyl acetate extract showing the strongest effect (IC50 = 44.8 μg/mL). The

A recent study from Airlangga University in Indonesia investigated the antibacterial effects of methanol extract from *Morinda citrifolia* (noni) fruit against *Staphylococcus aureus* and methicillin-resistant *Staphylococcus aureus* (MRSA). Using the well-diffusion method, researchers found that noni fruit extract exhibited significant antibacterial activity against both bacteria, with the strongest effect observed at 100% concentration. Notably, the

This peer-reviewed review highlights the traditional and modern applications of *Morinda citrifolia* (commonly known as noni), especially its growing role as a functional food and botanical remedy. Originating from the tropics, noni has been used for centuries in Polynesian and Southeast Asian medicine. The fruit, leaves, roots, and seeds contain more than 200 bioactive compounds,

This comprehensive review covers the agricultural, nutritional, and therapeutic properties of Morinda citrifolia (noni) fruit. It begins by documenting the plant’s adaptability to diverse tropical environments, its cultivation methods, and its resilience under stress conditions, making it a valuable crop for marginal lands. Nutritionally, noni fruit is rich in carbohydrates, vitamin C, provitamin A, and

This evidence-based review comprehensively analyzes the health benefits and safety of Morinda citrifolia (noni) fruit using animal studies, human trials, and case reports. The research highlights noni’s broad pharmacological activity, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, immunostimulatory, antitumor, and hypolipidemic effects. Studies involving animals demonstrated efficacy against conditions like dyslipidemia, alopecia, hypertension, and viral infections. In human

Source: Pacific Health Dialog, Volume 12, Issue 2, Pages 111–115, Published September 2005 Title: From Polynesian Healers to Health Food Stores: Changing Perspectives of Morinda citrifolia (Noni)Author: M. S. S. Brown This 2005 article published in the Pacific Health Dialog journal explores the cultural, medicinal, and commercial evolution of noni (Morinda citrifolia)—a fruit with deep

Source: Engineering Proceedings, Volume 11, Paper 16, Published October 15, 2021(Presented at the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Applied Sciences, October 15–31, 2021) A 2021 scientific paper published in Engineering Proceedings examined the phytochemical profile and anticancer properties of five commercial noni juice products. The study aimed to explore noni’s traditional use in cancer prevention