What is Noni?

The noni fruit plant grows in tropical regions, an evergreen tree that tops out at about 10 feet and is seen in the Pacific Islands, Tahiti and other tropical climes, from Asia and Australia to Caribbean nations. The scientific name is Morinda citrifolia.

The fruit produced by the noni is potato-sized greenish at first and ripens into a yellow  or whitish color. Over the years, noni fruit has gained nearly mythical acclaim for the effect the juice has treating and staving off all sorts of diseases. From cancer and heart disease to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, noni fruit believers are certain the fruit from the plant is virtually a miraculous medical agent.

The plant was introduced to the South Pacific and Hawaii by Polynesians. Noni Fruit was noted in writings left behind by explorer Captain James Cook, who noticed its popularity during his travels. During World War II, noni fruit was introduced to soldiers stationed in Hawaii.

Virtually every part of the fruit and plant are used, from the leaves that become a wrapping for wounds to the bark, which is used to treat infections or inflammation. The juice is believed to cure virtually everything that ails you. The leaves are used to make a tea to heal mouth sores or to remedy muscle or joint pain.

Perhaps the best-known claim related to the noni fruit is that it can treat cancer, and while the Cancer Society has said some promising results have been noted in trial studies with animals, there is no solid link to humans and ads declaring noni juice as a cancer cure have been ordered removed by the Federal Drug Administration. That hasn’t affected use of the noni as one of the most popular herbal healers, with noni described as a stress reliever and important as a supplement in everyday diets.

There are many scientists and medical experts who agree the plant has medicinal value, though. The fruit contains antioxidants and can therefore provide some protection against diseases like colds and flu. The noni fruit has a great deal of potassium, which is beneficial for the system, particularly as it relates to degenerative conditions.

Noni fruit is quite resilient, as it can grow in many different types of soils and weather conditions. The noni can grow in forests with little direct sunlight, on sandy shores and even withstand extended periods of drought. The plant matures in about 18 months and produces about 10 to 20 pounds of fruit every month, all year round. The plant can be reproduced either from its seeds or from cuttings from the plant. Stem cuttings can take hold in soil in less than two months, while the germination process takes up to a year.

Noni Benefits:

Traditionally, Noni has been used by the people of the South Pacific Islands to help a wide range of health conditions in the human body that include: joint pain, immune problems, colds, infection, digestive disorders, injuries and inflammation.

Researchers have identified over 150 nutraceuticals in Noni fruit that have therapeutic value in the human body. Also, Noni juice includes a potent mix of nature’s most powerful phytonutrients and antioxidant that actively neutralize cell-damaging “free radicals” created in your body.

In addition, drinking 100% pure Healthy Island Noni juice daily may benefit many systems in your body including:

The immune system – Noni juice is an important and powerful food supplement to add to your diet because of its ability to stimulate your immune system into action.    By drinking it daily, your body’s immune system is optimized to respond against the invasion of outside germs, bacteria and viruses as it fights them off and protects you from infection.

The circulatory and cardiovascular systems – Noni contains scopoletin, which has been shown to lower high blood pressure by dilating constricted blood vessels. Noni also stimulates the body to produce nitric oxide and it relaxes and expands blood vessels, alleviating stress on the arteries and the heart providing valuable benefits for improved health.

The digestive tract – Noni aids the digestive enzymes to efficiently break down food more thoroughly to absorb nutrients taken into the body from the foods eaten.

Emotional and mental well-being – Noni is believed to boost serotonin in the brain that has been shown to aid in clearer thinking, better focus and concentration and an elevation in mood and sense of well-being.

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