THE NONI fruit has over 28 phytochemicals. The function of Ras cells (K-ras-NRK cells that are precursors to certain types of cancer) was inhibited by noni plant extract, specifically by the phytochemical damnacanthal, thus proving noni has anti-cancer properties.
Research has shown noni to have the following effects: retards tumour growth by stimulating the immune system; works at a cellular level to cause cell regeneration and increase cell function; has a analgesic effect; effective against seven different kinds of harmful bacteria; is a natural antiseptic; and it's also effective against fungi and parasites. The green fruit has more of the potentially valuable components and less of the undesirable flavour than the ripe fruit.
Noni (Morinda citrifolia) is also known as Indian Mulberry. Noni is indigenous to India, Malaysia, and Southeast Asia; it is unclear when it came to Jamaica but it has been used here for centuries and is better known as Duckfeed or Duppy Soursop.
Noni ranges in size from a small bush to a tree 20 or 30 feet high. It has rigid, coarse branches bearing dark, oval, glossy leaves. Small white fragrant flowers bloom and produce gel-like fruit. The fruit is lumpy with a waxy, semi-translucent skin that ranges in colour as it ripens from green to yellow to almost white. The fruit has a rancid smell when fully ripe. Only white ripe fruit will ferment properly. The smell decreases and taste improves as the fruit is fermented.
Xeronine is produced in the large intestines from Proxeronine (precursor) using Proxeronase (enzyme catalyse required for the chemical reaction). Xeronine assists with the absorption of nutrients and helps repair damaged cells. It is essential for proper cell function in the body and for sustained health. Xeronine is a relatively small alkaloid which is physiologically active in the picogram range (a picogram is one trillionth of a gram).
Even though Noni fruits have a negligible amount of free xeronine, they are an abundant and reliable source of Proxeronine and Proxeronase. Xeronine also activates dormant enzymes found in our small intestines. Only if the disease is specifically caused by a lack of xeronine will xeronine alleviate the symptoms of the problem.
Fermented Noni juice can be drunk on its own or mixed with natural juices. Recommendation is one tablespoon a day. If the juice is drunk on a full stomach, it will have very little beneficial action as the pepsin and acid in the stomach will destroy the enzyme Proxeronase which liberates xeronine.
AILMENTS
Despite Noni's popularity, many people still are not aware of the many conditions which it has been successfully used against. These include from chronic pain to arthritis to various forms of cancer to clinical and folk uses.
The long list of ailments includes: abdominal swelling; abscess; alcoholism; allergies; arthritis; asthma; burning in the chest; bursitis; childbirth complications; chronic fatigue syndrome; cigarette smoking; cough and sore throat; depression; digestive problems; drug abuse and addiction; eczema; fever with vomiting; gum disease, inflammation and soreness; heart disease; high blood pressure; indigestion; infection of mouth and gums; kidney and bladder problems; loss of appetite; lung problems; menstrual problems; obesity; pre-cancerous conditions; psoriasis; spreading of dark spots on the skin; stress; swelling of the ankles; tendonitis; urinary tract ailments; wounds, fractures and boils.
Dr. Sylvia Mitchell, scientific officer, Biotechnology Centre,
University of the West Indies, Mona, email: smitchel@uwimona.edu.jm
Source:http://www.chromadex.com/Phytosearch/noni.htm;www.iwr.com
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