Morinda citrifolia
Key actions
Analgesic (pain relief)Anti-inflammatoryAntidiabetic (blood-sugar lowering)AntimicrobialAntioxidantAntiviralImmunomodulator / immune support
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Back painTraditional
- Blood sugar / diabetes supportTraditional
- Cold & fluTraditional
- HeadacheTraditional
- Immune supportTraditional
- Infection (general)Traditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Metabolic supportTraditional
- Pain (general)Traditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- WoundsTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalPhenolics from noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) fruit alleviate obesity in high fat diet-fed mice via modulating the gut microbiota and mitigating intestinal damage (2022)
PreclinicalMorinda citrifolia (Noni) Juice Suppresses A549 Human Lung Cancer Cells via Inhibiting AKT/Nuclear Factor-kappaB Signaling Pathway (2021)
PreclinicalNoni (Morinda citrifolia L.) Fruit Polysaccharides Regulated IBD Mice Via Targeting Gut Microbiota: Association of JNK/ERK/NF-kappaB Signaling Pathways (2021)
PreclinicalFermented Morinda citrifolia (Noni) Alleviates DNCB-Induced Atopic Dermatitis in NC/Nga Mice through Modulating Immune Balance and Skin Barrier Function (2020)
PreclinicalIdentification of Anti-Inflammatory Compounds from Hawaiian Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) Fruit Juice (2020)
All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.