Morinda citrifolia (Noni): A Literature Review and Recent Advances in Noni Research

Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 23(12):1127-1141, 2002
Morinda citrifolia (Noni): A Literature Review and Recent Advances in Noni Research
Wang, M-Y, West, B.J., Jensen, C.J., Nowicki, D., Su, C.X., Palu, A.K., Anderson, G.

Morinda citrifolia (Noni) is reported to have antibacterial, antiviral, antitumor, antihelminthic, analgesic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, and immune enhancing effects. Pharmacokinetic study of TAHITIAN NONI® Juice (TNJ) using scopoletin as a marker is included. Allergenicity and toxicity tests of TNJ show it to be safe with a NOAEL of 80 ml TNJ/kg/day. (original article found at http://www.chinaphar.com/1671-4083/23/1127.pdf)