Noni tree is also known as mountain noni or clam tree. The scientific name of the Noni is Morinda citrifolia, It belongs to the coffee family (Rubiaceae).

The Noni is a small wooden trunk with a height of about 6 - 8m. The trunk is smooth, many branches are large, the leaves are symmetrical, the leaf slats are oval, Noni tree trunk is about 5 to 7cm wide, Noni tree trunk is about 7 to 15cm long.

White Noni flowers grow in the stalks or branches. The Noni fruit is egg-shaped, It’s about 5 to 7cm long, the outer surface is rough. When the noni fruit is young, It’s green. When the noni fruit is ripe, it turns pink-white.

Inside the fruit is soft, white and aromatic flesh, hard almonds.

Noni trees grow wild in Southeast Asia and the West Indies. In our country, the noni trees are distributed mainly in the Central provinces such as Binh Dinh, Khanh Hoa, Quang Binh, Quang Tri,... or Southern provinces such as An Giang, Binh Duong,...

Currently, in the North, there are many places to grow noni trees such as Thai Binh, Hanoi,...

From noni trees, people can exploit many parts to make drugs such as bark, roots, leaves and fruits.

Most parts of the plant are fresh, except for roots or fruits that can be dried gradually.

Because it is stored in a cool and dry place.

It's a painkiller.

The noni fruit is nicknamed “a plant for headache” or “a plant for painkillers.”

Studies have shown that the noni fruit relieves pain so it is effective for arthritis and other arthralgias.

Boost the Immune System

The noni fruit activates the macrophages and boosts the immune system, then produces more lymphocytes to help protect the body.

It also contains antibacterial agents against infectious bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.

Antidepressant/sedative

Serotonin affects mood, emotions, and sleep; imbalances in serotonin levels can contribute to depression.

Skin/hair care

The noni fruit is used for skin and scalp conditions such as eczema and cutaneous fungi.

The fruit is also rubbed on the scalp for silky hair and will keep your skin fresh.

Apply a little noni fruit juice to the affected skin/scalp, leave for 15 minutes, and rinse.

prevent cancer

Noni fruit stimulates nitric oxide production. Nitric oxide is an extremely useful substance that helps noni fruit have many effects.

Nitric oxide can reduce tumor growth and help your body fight cancer cell proliferation. The noni fruit also contains a substance rich in immunomodulatory polysaccharides, which help fight cancer.

Blood pressure regulator

Noni fruit is rich in nutrients such as selenium and vitamin C that help counteract the harmful effects of free radicals on blood vessel walls; Scopoletin is a compound that can lower blood pressure.

Cholesterol regulation

The berries block LDL cholesterol absorption, so it reduces plaque in the arteries, it helps you stay healthy and live longer.

Analysis of biochemical composition in the noni fruit extract includes: Cellulose (19.33%), reduced sugar (5.27%), protein (2.8%) and lipids (8.75%). 

In Nhau fruit there are about 100 different chemical active substances such as morinda diol, soranjidiol, rubichloric acid, alizarin a-methyl ether and rubidium 1-methyl ether, etc. 

The activity of antioxidant enzymes include: Catalase (C-ase) and Peroxidase (P-ase).

The activity of the C-ase enzyme at noni fruit is very high resulting in 32.626 U/mg protein, It is an iron-containing enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of Hydrogen Peroxide (a powerful oxidant produced in the body's metabolism) into water and oxygen.

In the antioxidant enzyme system, C-ase is one of the most important enzymes.

This enzyme activity in the noni fruit is higher than that of some other plants such as Green pineapple 2.38 U/mg protein, Cucumber 3.03 U/mg protein, Young aloe peel 25.33 U/mg protein, Ginger beet 0.06 U/mg protein, etc.

The P-ase activity of the noni fruit is also very high (68.818U/mg protein).

This type of antioxidant enzyme also contributes to preventing cell toxicity by breaking down Hydrogen Peroxide formed during metabolism.

In addition, this enzyme catalyzes the oxidation reactions of various polyphenols and aromatic amines, forming various products.

In addition, the noni fruit has some familiar antioxidants such as: Vitamin C about 121 mg/100g, Reduced Glutathione (GSH) about 2.270 µM/g,...

The presence of Flavonoids in the noni fruit Extract showed strong antibacterial activity with the tested microorganisms.

Among them are two bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhi.

Noni fruit has a pungent, spicy and pungent taste, coolness. 

Noni fruit has a laxative effect, diuretic, hyperactive, only generalizing effect, etc.

Themes: Constipation, non-media urination, menstrual treatment, lymphatic bandage treatment, lymphadenopathy, fever, cough treatment, asthma, osteoarthralgia, chronic headache; In addition, it is used with immunity enhancing properties, increasing the body's resistance.

Hypertension is one of the most common pathological issues of concern today.

On the market, there have been many preparations that support the treatment of hypertension whose ingredients are extracted from parts of the plant such as roots, stems, berries, etc. The combination of Rutin and Scopoletin bioactive compounds detected in leaves and berries has the effect of significantly reducing blood pressure causing hypotension, improving circulatory blood flow and dyslipidemia.

When using parts of the noni tree to treat disease, you should be aware of the following:

• Fresh noni and noni juice are non-toxic so patients can use them in large amounts. Regularly drinking noni fruit juice stimulates the body to secrete endorphins - hormones that relax the brain, bring positive feelings, reduce stress and regulate blood pressure.

• If taken in high doses, The noni fruit juices also support drug, alcohol and tobacco addiction. However, for specific guidance, you should talk to a specialist

• There is currently no recorded information on side effects if high doses of fruit and juice are used. However, experts recommend taking the following doses only:

• Young people, healthy body: Using 30ml/day;

• People are injured, weak health: Use 180 - 240ml/day for the first day, then maintain a dose of 90 - 120ml/day;

• Elderly people need health compensation: Use 60ml/day, divide twice in the morning and evening;

• People who use the juice to treat their disease: Use 160ml/day for the first month, then can customize the dose accordingly;

• People with diabetes, cancer: Use 180 - 240ml/day;

• People with life-threatening diseases: Using 480 - 600ml/day;

• People should not use noni fruit or people with low blood pressure and consult a doctor if they are taking hypotensive medications.

• People do not use it on pregnant women because of the effect of menstrual activity.

• People should cautious when using noni juice and medicinal products from noni with patients’ nephritis.