A REVIEW ON NONI: INSIGHTS INTO BOTANY, ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY, PHYTOCHEMISTRY, AND COMMERCIAL PROSPECTS
AbstractMorinda citrifolia, known as Indian mulberry, Nuna, or ach in India and “Morinda citrifolia (Noni)” in Hawaii and Polynesia, a medicinal plant with a long story of traditional use. It possesses numerous biological activities, including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anticancer, anthelminthic, analgesic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting effects due to its diverse phytochemicals. Its increasing popularity has led to its incorporation into various products across industries, serving as a natural source for chemical reagents, eco-friendly pesticides, and medications. Different parts of Morinda citrifolia, such as the fruit, seeds, bark, leaves, and flowers, are utilized for their unique nutritional and therapeutic benefits, particularly the fruit, valued for its rich chemical composition. This review explores the botany, ethno-pharmacological applications, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities, safety and quality, economic potential, and marketed products of Morinda citrifolia’s fruit, seeds, leaves, and roots. Additionally, it examines the phytochemical compounds identified through in-vitro and in-vivo studies.
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Megha Chavda, Lata Manani *, Chandni Chandarana and Pratiksinh Chavda
Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, S. S. R. College of Pharmacy, Sayli Silvassa, UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India.
latamanani206@gmail.com
14 February 2025
26 February 2025
27 February 2025
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(2).100-12
28 February 2025
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