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NONI FRUIT(SCIENTIFIC NAME:Morinda citrifolia)
Noni is a fruit with the scientific name Morinda citrifolia.A tropical fruit mostly grown in Pacific Islands,Southwest Asia and Australia.But the interesting thing is,it is also grown in Africa as well with Ghana included.It is considered a sacred plant in cultures because of its healing properties.The species are now cultivated throughout the tropics and widely naturalised.There are over 100 names for this fruit across different regions including great morinda,Indian mulberry,noni,beach mulberry,vomit fruit,awl tree and rotten chesse fruit.It’s from Kingdom Plantae,Class Tracheophytes or Class Angiosperms or Class Eudicots or Class Asterids or Class Gentianales.Originates from the Family Rubiaceae,Genus Morinda and Species M.citrifolia.The pundent odour of noni fresh fruit has it a famine food in most regions,but it remains a staple food among cultures as used in traditional medicinal purposes.When we go ro the consumer market,its dietary supplements are sold in various formats such as juices and capsules.Noni fruits grows in shady forests and an open rocky or sandy shores.The duration for its mature stage takes about 18 months and also yields about 8kg of fruits annuallyIt can grow up to 9m(30 ft)tall and has large,dark green,simple,shiny and deeply veined leaves.Without wasting much time,let’s dive into nutritional value that one will get after consuming this traditional medicine used for centuries.Below are the nutritional value that Noni fruit contains;
To commence,NONI fruits contains vitamin A,C,E,B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,and B12
Also it contains minerals like potassium,magnesium,iron,zinc and calcium
Moreover,noni fruits are a great source of Antioxidants.Noni fruits are rich in flavonoids,phenolic acids and ascorbic acid
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Lastly,it also contains amino acids.Noni fruits are very essential in amino acids.We all know that the end product of protein is amino acids.
Let's talk about its health benefits
1.Noni fruits boost immune system.The immune system,let me say, are the soldiers that act as antibodies that fight against diseases in your body.
2.Noni fruits reduce inflammation and pain.Its powder also contains carbohydrates and dietary fibre in moderate amounts.
3.Besides all these,it also support cardiovascular health.It really help the heart to function well.
4.Lest I forget,it also provide antimicrobial and antifungal properties
5.The last one,noni fruits improve digestion and gut health
MODE OF EXTRACTION FOR COMSUMPTION
Its simple! Wash the fresh noni fruit thoroughly with water
Put in a bowl for 3-5 days for the liquid ro come out
Put the liquid in a cup and drink either morning,afternoon or evening.
NOTE WELL:Please consult with a healthcare professional before using noni as a treatment for any medical condition.Thank you
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