Morinda Citrifolia (Noni)
Morinda citrifolia is a fruit-bearing tree in the coffee family, Rubiaceae. Its native range extends across Southeast Asia and Australasia, and was spread across the Pacific by Polynesian sailors. The species is now cultivated throughout the tropics and widely naturalized. Among some 100 names for the fruit across different regions are the more common English names of great morinda, Indian mulberry, noni, beach mulberry, vomit fruit, awl tree, and cheese fruit. The fresh fruit's strong, vomit-like odor has made it a famine food in most regions, but it remains a staple food among some cultures and has been used in traditional medicine. In the consumer market, it has been introduced as a supplement in various formats, such as capsules, skin products, and juices. Morinda citrifolia grows in shady forests, as well as on open rocky or sandy shores. 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
- Product Code
- ILEA001480366
- Registered date
- 2023/6/22 00:00:00
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- NurPhoto / Kyodo News Images
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- Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
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- 6048 × 4024 pixel
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