What is Noni?
Noni is a natural fruit, not a medicine, and its scientific name isMorinda citrifolia L. The fruit is approximately the same size as a potato; yellow, but changes to white when ripe. It has a bitter taste, and it doesn’t smell very good. |  |
Noni is generally used as a Dietary Supplement, and a lot of health benefits are attributed to it. Thousands of people around the globe are the proof of its effectiveness.
 | Common names: Noni, Nonu. Scientific name: Morinda citrifolia L. Origin and geographic distribution: Panama, mostly in the areas of Bocas Del Toro, Colon, and San Blas. Outside Panama: Antilles (general), Asia, Central America (general), Oceania (including Australia). Status and Economic importance: Found in the wild and commercial farms. There is a nutraceutical market for the noni fruit. |
 | Description: The Noni plant blossoms in virgin lands, generally near the sea; it transforms into a tree and grows up to 10 to 20 feet high. It gives fruit the whole year round, and the flower is white. The fruit has approximately 8 cm in diameter, from yellow to white; the pulp is brown and dense. |
 | Applications: The fruit is famous in Panama (and other countries) for its health benefits. Analysis have shown that it is rich in elements basic to humans, like:Fiber Proteins Iron Vitamin C Calcium Zinc |
Noni is used for consumption under the following forms: juice, nectar, tablets, capsules and tea.
