Common Names: noni, morinda, Indian mulberry, hog apple, canary wood Latin Name: Morinda citrifolia noni.jpg Noni © Steven Foster On this page: What the Science Says Side Effects and Cautions For More Information Sources Introduction This fact sheet provides basic information about noni—common names, what the science says, potential side effects and cautions, and resources for more information. Noni is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows throughout the tropical regions of the Pacific Ocean, from Southeast Asia to Australia. Noni has a history of use as a topical preparation for joint pain and skin conditions. Today, noni fruit juice has folk uses as a general health tonic and for cancer and chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The noni fruit is most commonly combined with other fruits (such as grape) to make juice. Preparations of the fruit and leaves are also available in capsules, tablets, and teas. Top What the Science Says In laboratory research, noni has shown antioxidant, immune-stimulating, and tumor-fighting properties. These results suggest that noni may warrant further study for conditions such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. However, noni has not been well studied in people for any health condition. NCCAM-funded research includes a study on noni for cancer to determine its safety and potential effects on tumors and symptoms, as well as a laboratory study of noni’s effects on prostate cancer cells. The National Cancer Institute is funding preliminary research on noni for breast cancer prevention and treatment. Top Side Effects and Cautions Noni is high in potassium. People who are on potassium-restricted diets because of kidney problems should avoid using noni. Several noni juice manufacturers have received warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about making unsupported health claims. Few side effects from noni have been reported, but its safety has not been adequately studied. There have been reports of liver damage from using noni. It should be avoided if you have liver disease because it contains compounds that may make your disease worse. Tell all your health care providers about any complementary health practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care. For tips about talking with your health care providers about complementary and alternative medicine, see NCCAMs Time to Talk campaign. Top Sources Morinda. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at naturaldatabase on August 5, 2009. Mueller BA, Scott MK, Sowinski KM, et al. Noni juice (Morinda citrifolia): hidden potential for hyperkalemia? American Journal of Kidney Disease. 2000;35(2):310–312. Noni (Morinda citrifolia). Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at naturalstandard on August 4, 2009. Pawlus A, Bao-Ning S, Kinghorn A. Noni (Morinda citrifolia). In: Coates P, Blackman M, Cragg G, et al., eds. Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker; 2005:1–8. Top For More Information Using Dietary Supplements Wisely NCCAM Clearinghouse The NCCAM Clearinghouse provides information on NCCAM and complementary health approaches, including publications and searches of Federal databases of scientific and medical literature. The Clearinghouse does not provide medical advice, treatment recommendations, or referrals to practitioners. Toll-free in the U.S.: 1-888-644-6226 TTY (for deaf and hard-of-hearing callers): 1-866-464-3615 Web site: nccam.nih.gov E-mail: [email protected] PubMed® A service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), PubMed® contains publication information and (in most cases) brief summaries of articles from scientific and medical journals. Web site: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) ODS seeks to strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements by evaluating scientific information, supporting research, sharing research results, and educating the public. Its resources include publications (such as Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know), fact sheets on a variety of specific supplement ingredients and products (such as vitamin D and multivitamin/mineral supplements), and the PubMed Dietary Supplement Subset. PubMed Dietary Supplement Subset: ods.od.nih.gov/Research/PubMed_Dietary_Supplement_Subset.aspx Web site: ods.od.nih.gov E-mail: [email protected] NIH National Library of Medicines MedlinePlus Noni Listing: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/758.html Top This publication is not copyrighted and is in the public domain. Duplication is encouraged. NCCAM has provided this material for your information. It is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your primary health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with your health care provider. The mention of any product, service, or therapy is not an endorsement by NCCAM. * Note: PDF files require a viewer such as the free Adobe Reader. NCCAM Publication No.: D398 Created: October 2007 Updated: April 2012
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