| Noni Plant organ(s) |
Compound(s) |
Proposed or documented effects of compounds |
Discussion & Notes |
| FRUIT and FRUIT JUICE |
Alkaloids (xeronine) |
In theory, xeronine enhances enzyme activity and protein structure |
*According to some authorities, the existence and the proposed
effects of the so-called alkaloid, xeronine, and/or
the compound, pre-xeronine, have not been substantiated. |
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Polysaccharides (glucuronic acid; galactose;
arabinose; rhamose; glycosides; trisaccharide fatty acid ester) |
Immuno-stimulatory; immuno-modulatory; anti-bacterial; anti-tumor;
anti-cancer. |
A promising area for research and a highly beneficial set
of compounds. |
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Scopoletin |
Dilates vasculature & lowers blood pressure; anti-bacterial
& anti-fungal; anti-inflammatory; analgesic; histamine-inhibiting;
arthritic conditions; allergies; sleep disorders; migraine headaches;
depression; Alzheimer’s disease. |
Potentially wide applications. |
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Vitamins and Minerals: magnesium;
iron; potassium; selenium; zinc; copper; sulfur; ascorbic acid
(vitamin C). |
The positive medical effects of the vitamins and minerals
in noni juice are well documented. For any questions or medical
and health concerns, consult a physician or dietician. |
Noni juice is an excellent source of vitamin C. |
| FOLIAGE & CELL SUSPENSIONS |
Anthraquinones (damnacanthal) |
Antiseptic & antibacterial effects in digestive tract
(Staphylococcus, Shingela, Salmonella). |
Internal application. |
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Glycosides (flavonol glycoside; iridoid glycoside,
“citrifolinoside”) |
Anti-cancer effects: (DPPH free radical scavenging activity;
inhibition of UVB-induced Activator Protein-1 activity in cell
cultures. |
Discovery reported in 2001. |
| ROOTS |
Anthraquinones (damnacanthal) |
Inhibits formation of lung carcinoma in mice. |
Research from University of Hawai’i at Manoa |
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Morindin and Morindone |
Dyes, yellow and red colorants used for tapa cloth; anti-bacterial. |
Culturally significant. |
