Morinda (noni): benefits of extract, oil, fruit root, application

The beneficial properties of noni fruits lie not only in high nutritional qualities. The tropical fruit is widely used in folk medicine and cosmetology.

What it looks like and where it grows

Citrus-leaved morinda, or noni (Morinda citrifolia), is a tree of the Madder family, common on volcanic soils and limestones in tropical regions. It has very powerful and long roots over 20 m long, usually rises in height up to 7 m.

The leaves of the morinda are shiny, dark green with deep veins. The flowers are small, white in color, do not have a special decorative effect. Morinda fruits have an elongated oblong shape and most of all resemble small potatoes. During development, they are green, as they mature, they become light yellowish or white, with an almost transparent thin skin.

The noni tree blooms and bears fruit throughout the year

Morinda grows naturally in Australia, India, Africa, Tahiti and the islands of French Polynesia. It develops in tropical climates, chooses shady forests or open rocks, tolerates saline soils.

Noni composition

Morinda fruits are valued by folk medicine for their rich chemical composition. In particular, the pulp contains:

• iron and molybdenum;
• aspartic acid;
• B vitamins;
• glycosides and alkaloids;
• phosphorus, potassium and calcium;
• alanine;
• linoleic and glutamic acids;
• vitamins A and C;
• phospholipids and enzymes;
• iridoids;
• xeronine and tyrosine;
• serine and threonine.

Due to some of the ingredients, the benefits and harms of noni can be ambiguous. Taking fruit-based medicines should be done with great caution.

Why is noni fruit useful?

Morinda fruits do not have a pleasant taste, but are highly valued for their medicinal qualities. With the correct use of noni:

• promotes rejuvenation of the body and has an antioxidant effect;
• increases energy;
• helps to fight tumors and prevents the formation of oncology;
• has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and improves sleep;
• strengthens immune resistance;
• has a mild analgesic effect;
• fights inflammation and bacterial processes;
• promotes the elimination of parasites from the body;
• lowers blood pressure and helps with edema;
• improves the functioning of the kidneys and liver;
• relieves chronic fatigue;
• relieves pain and inflammation in rheumatism and arthritis.

For women, it is recommended to use noni-based products for heavy periods. Morinda relieves discomfort during menstruation, normalizes the emotional state and regulates the volume of discharge.

Noni fruits are rich in iron and prevent anemia

Useful properties of noni extract

For medicinal purposes, you can use not only the fruits of morinda, but also the pharmacy extract prepared on their basis. Among the indications for the use of noni capsules are:

• inflammatory and bacterial processes;
• fungal ailments;
• reduced immunity;
• chronic fatigue and apathy;
• weakened blood vessels and high cholesterol levels.

Consume noni extract according to the instructions. Usually, the supplement is taken one capsule on an empty stomach up to three times a day. Morinda treatment takes about five days on average.

Preparation and application methods

Noni fruits are rarely consumed in their pure form, they are difficult to buy, and besides, the taste of the morinda is still repulsive. More often, special preparations based on fruits, pharmacy or prepared by hand, are used for treatment.

Noni oil

Noni seed oil is available at specialty stores. It is impossible to reproduce the morinda squeeze at home. The process of obtaining it is associated with great difficulties and requires industrial capacity, and even under such conditions, only about 30 ml of oil comes out of 50,000 grains of noni.

Use the product both internally and externally. It is recommended to consume 5 ml of noni oil no more than twice a day. It is beneficial for inflammation and diabetes, allergies and infectious skin diseases.

Noni oil is consumed for 2-4 weeks and take a break for two months

The use of noni oil for compresses and lotions has a good effect on herpes, dermatitis, eczema, wounds and suppurations. In the squeeze, morindas are moistened with clean gauze or a piece of tissue, and then fixed on the affected area with a bandage.

Noni powder

A huge amount of nutrients are present in noni powder. It is prepared from leaves, root of medicinal morinda and dried fruits. The most valuable is the extract of the underground part, but it is rather difficult to find and it is expensive.

Noni powder is taken in pure form at the tip of a small spoon or previously diluted with water. The dry extract is beneficial for weight loss, promotes expectoration when coughing, and helps with nausea and colic in the intestines.

Noni powder has good cleansing properties and has beneficial effects on the liver

Application in traditional medicine

In folk medicine, noni is not very common. However, there are several recipes that suggest using pharmacy capsules, fruits or morinda oil to improve your well-being.

When coughing

For bronchitis and severe cold coughs, compresses from the leaves of the noni plant are used.

1. Morinda plates are poured with boiling water to the top and left for 10-15 minutes to warm up.
2. The leaves are removed and lightly kneaded to release the active substances.
3. Apply a compress to the chest just below the collarbones.
4. Cover with a bandage and leave to cool completely.

Regular treatments encourage coughing up. Compresses with noni can also be used for nausea and colic.

For constipation

If you are prone to constipation, it is recommended to use noni pharmacy capsules. Morinda stimulates metabolism, accelerates digestion, removes toxins and toxic substances from the body.

The use of noni-based supplements should be in accordance with the instructions for the specific preparation. Usually they drink one capsule twice a day. It is best to take the supplement before meals, although it will be beneficial on a full stomach.

For immunity

Vitamins and organic acids in noni strengthen the body and make it more resistant to viruses and colds. In order to increase immunity, it is recommended to eat a small piece of exotic fruit daily for 2-3 weeks. Since the taste of noni is quite repulsive, the pulp can be mixed with honey in equal proportions.

Morinda slices can be added to fruit salad, where their bitterness will be lost against the background of other ingredients.

With diabetes

The use of noni powder has been shown to lower blood sugar levels. The remedy helps to avoid complications of diabetes. They use it according to the following algorithm:

1. Measure 15 g of purchased or homemade powder from the fruits, leaves or roots of noni.
2. Pour the raw material with 50 ml of hot water and stir thoroughly.
3. Leave covered for 20 minutes until the product cools down to a warm state.

It is necessary to use a solution of powder together with a sediment three times a day, 50 ml each. Noni protects against the side effects of diabetes, as well as strengthens blood vessels and prevents the development of atherosclerosis.

With increased anxiety

For neuroses, anxiety and sleep problems, you can brew fresh noni leaves as a tea. The scheme is pretty simple:

1. Several morinda leaf plates are washed from dirt and placed in a teapot.
2. Pour boiling water over the raw materials and tightly cover the container with a lid.
3. Leave the leaves for 10-15 minutes, and then pour the drink into cups.

Take 200 ml twice a day. If desired, a spoonful of honey is added to tea with noni, but it is better not to put sugar, it will only reduce the benefits of the drink.

For wounds and cuts

Dry powder from leaves, roots or fruits of morinda has a pronounced healing effect. It is useful for inflammatory skin diseases, for burns and cuts, wounds and abscesses.

For medicinal purposes, it is recommended to use a purchased root powder - it is most effective. The diagram looks like this:

1. About 15 g of morinda powder is mixed with a small amount of water to obtain a viscous mass.
2. Apply noni gruel to the damaged area and spread it evenly.
3. Leave for 30-40 minutes, covered with a compress from a bandage or gauze.

The procedure must be repeated several times a day before the epidermis heals.

Slimming application

Noni fruit has good saturating properties, accelerates metabolic processes and removes excess fluids and toxic substances from the body. Due to this, with the help of morinda, you can reduce your appetite, cleanse the tissues and intestines from toxins and speed up the parting with extra pounds.

On the diet, fruit juice or oil is most beneficial. In the first case, morinda is taken in the morning before breakfast and in the evening at the end of dinner, 100 ml each. The oil should be drunk 5 ml twice a day. It is recommended to take fresh morinda or its squeeze for weight loss for up to two weeks.

When consumed, morinda oil is diluted with water so that organic acids do not damage the stomach

Application in cosmetology

Noni fruit extract and tropical fruit oil are used in cosmetology. They can be found in finished products - creams, lotions, shampoos, skin scrubs.

Valuable substances in the composition of morinda slow down the aging process. Noni masks nourish and moisturize the skin, increase its elasticity, make the epidermis more elastic. With the help of morinda, you can slightly lighten the face, get rid of inflammation and clogged pores. The oil helps to hide freckles and age spots.

Masks with noni extract are available for purchase in beauty stores. You can also make your own skin product:

1. Morinda moisten cotton cloth in pure exotic oil.
2. Apply to face for 15-20 minutes.
3. After the expiration of the period, wash off with warm water and mild soap.

To obtain the maximum effect, repeat the procedures at least twice a week.

How to eat fruit properly

When using tropical morinda, you must adhere to important rules:

1. It is allowed to eat only up to 2-3 fruits of the plant per day.Noni is a rather spicy fruit with a high content of organic acids. In overdose, it can harm the stomach and intestines.
2. The pulp of the fruit is consumed without seeds, they must be carefully spit out without being bitten. Noni seeds are not poisonous, but in taste and pungency they most of all resemble hot peppers.
3. For the first time, you need to taste only about 5 g of tropical fruit. If no signs of an allergic reaction appear within a few hours, subsequent doses of morinda can be increased.

As for the noni pomace, they drink it in 500-700 ml per day, mixed with water or grape juice. It brings the greatest benefits on an empty stomach, but it is not recommended to drink mushrooms, hard cheeses, fatty foods and nuts with it.

Contraindications to the use of noni fruit

Instructions for the use of noni recommends refusing to use the fruit for certain diseases and conditions. You can not use morinda:

• during pregnancy and during breastfeeding in women;
• in children under seven years of age;
• with chronic diseases of the kidneys and liver;
• with a tendency to diarrhea;
• with individual intolerance.

Noni should not be taken simultaneously with diuretics and medications that include caffeine, nicotine and ethyl alcohol.

Morinda should not be consumed while drinking alcohol and with frequent smoking

In the process of medicinal use of the fruit, you need to adhere to small dosages. If the recommended volumes of morinda are exceeded, it can lead to the development of side effects - diarrhea, nausea, migraines and skin rashes.

Collection and procurement

Noni grows naturally only in the tropics, so it is impossible to harvest fruits in the temperate zone. However, it is quite possible to grow a culture at home from seeds:

1. Noni seeds are removed from the fresh fruit, washed from the remaining pulp and immediately buried in the ground in a small pot about 1 cm.
2. The soil is abundantly sprayed from a spray bottle, covered with film or glass on top and placed in a lighted and warm place. You can place the container on the included battery in order to ensure especially intensive heating of the earth.
3. For 2-3 weeks before the first shoots appear, the soil is actively moistened and aired from time to time.
4. After the emergence of seedlings, the shelter is removed and the pot with morinda is moved to the windowsill, where the average temperature is about 20 ° C.
5. In the subsequent cultivation, noni is watered weekly or twice a month, not allowing the soil to dry out at the roots.

Collecting noni from a home plant is only necessary for ripe fruits. It is easy to recognize them by their color, they have a whitish or light yellow color without green blotches. The skin should be almost transparent, thin, but not damaged. Fresh noni fruits are stored in the refrigerator for a week. If you squeeze the juice out of them, and then pasteurize at a high temperature, then the shelf life will increase to 4-6 months.

Noni leaves and roots are harvested throughout the season. For medicinal use, these parts of the morinda must be dried in the fresh air in the shade. Then they are laid out in cloth bags or paper bags and put away in a dark cabinet.

Noni powder retains its benefits for up to a year, oil for up to two years

Conclusion

The beneficial properties of noni fruits are used for skin care and in the treatment of chronic diseases. The tropical fruit has a beneficial effect on the body, although it can cause severe allergic reactions. It is easiest to buy ready-made extracts for medicinal use, since fresh morinda is a relative rarity.