Ward Off Cancer and 11 Other Things Noni fruit ( Morinda Citrifolia) Can Do for Your Health

Recently, noni has been gaining popularity, and is often promoted as a plant that has a wide range of health benefits. Noni is a small evergreen native to the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Australia and India. While research continues into the health impacts of noni, it is frequently used and consumed for a number of purposes.

Cancer

Research is still in preliminary stages, but there are signs that noni may have tumor-fighting and antioxidant effects. The National Cancer Institute is looking into research to study whether consuming noni could be a preventative step and treatment for breast cancer. However, noni has not yet been well studied in humans

Aches and pains

Due to its presumed anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, noni juice is often used to treat joint pain, muscle pain, headaches, menstrual discomfort, and more.

Skin treatment

Because noni is thought to be high in protective chemical components that have collagen stimulating effects, many people use noni topically as a moisturizer and to reduce signs of aging. It may also be used to treat burns and skin wounds.

Lowers blood sugar

Researchers at the University of the West Indies conducted a study in which diabetic rats were given either noni or diabetic drugs for 20 days. The results suggested that noni was similar to the drugs in terms of its effectiveness at lowering blood sugar.

Diabetes

It is believed that noni may help to prevent type 2 diabetes. As discussed earlier, noni may help to lower levels of low-density lipoproteins and reduce blood sugar. Noni may also enhance insulin sensitivity and improve the uptake of glucose.

Arthritis

Because of its presumed effectiveness as an anti-inflammatory, noni may be used as a treatment for arthritis pain. In a study, mice that consumed puréed noni in their drinking water, as well as alcohol extracts of noni fruit, demonstrated a reduced sensitivity to pain. Noni was demonstrated to be similar to other painkillers in its effectiveness.

Hair loss

As mentioned earlier, noni is thought to have immune-boosting and antioxidant effects. In addition, it contains minerals and vitamins that can improve circulation, benefiting the health of the scalp and hair.

CAUTION

While noni appears to have a range of important health benefits, the research is still in the relatively early stages, and many of its presumed positive effects are still unproven. In addition, noni has a high concentration of potassium, making it unsuitable for those who are limiting potassium in their diets as well as for those taking various drugs to treat high blood pressure, like potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin receptor blockers. Furthermore, noni is not recommended for those with kidney or liver problems. It is also suggested that consumers check the labels of noni products carefully for any warnings about their safety for pregnant women and children.

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