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| NONI
TINCTURE (tinctura Morinda citrifolia ) from AMAZON HERBS® |
Healing properties of Noni fruit tincturePurifies the blood. (alterative) Relieves pain (analgesic) Reduces inflammations (anti-inflammatory). Reduces pain and swelling of arthritis (anti arthritic). Antibacterial and disinfectant. Helps to prevent the onset of certain cancers and helps to retard tumor growth. (anticancer) Lowers blood pressure (hypotensive) and fights arthrosclerosis. Inhibits oxidation (antioxidant) Kills or expels parasites (antiparasitic). Promotes the healthy functioning of the stomach (stomachic). Encourages the healing of wounds by promoting cell growth and repair (vulnerary) Increases the body’s resistance to stress and / or disease (adaptogen) Against diabetes and menstrual cramps Constituents Alkaloids (xeronine); Polysaccharides (glucuronic acid, galactose, arabinose, trisaccharide fatty acid ester); Scopoletin; Vitamins & Minerals (magnesium, iron, potassium, selenium, zinc, copper sulphur, ascorbic acid); Antraquinones (damnacanthal); Glycosides (flavonol glycoside, iridoid glycoside, citrifolinoside) Morindin; Morindone. Healing properties of Noni leaf tincture Urinary disorders and inflammations Muscle- and joint pain Dosage Tincture: 2 – 4 ml/day (2 – 4 full droppers per day) Infusion: 1 cup tea (infusion in hot water) 1 - 2 times daily. (use 1 - 2 tsp./ cup) Healing properties of Noni fruit tincture: Pre-cancer and growth of cancer tumors To enhance the immune system Dosage Tincture: 2 – 6 ml/day (2 – 6 full droppers per day). Infusion: 1 cup tea (infusion in hot water) 2 - 3 times daily. (use 1 - 2 tsp./ cup) Precaution The process of digestion may interfere with the medicinal effect of the alkaloid compounds contained in Noni infusion and tincture; it should be taken on an empty stomach. Reference Kamiya H, Tanaka Y, Endang H, Umar M, Satake T. Chemical Constituents of Morinda citrifolia Fruits Inhibit Copper-Induced Low Density Lipoprotein Oxidation. J. Agric. Food Chem, 2004, 52, pp. 5843-5848. Su BN, Pawlus AD, Jung HA, Keller WJ, McLaughlin, Kinghorn AD. Chemical Constituents of the Fruits of Morinda citrifolia (Noni) and Their Antioxidant Activity. J. Nat. Prod, 2005, 68, pp. 592-595. Yang J, Paulino J, Janke-Stedronsky S. Bioavailability of biological components of Noni (Morinda citrifolia) juice and powders as affected by processing and storage. Technical Session 35, Nutraceutical & Functional Foods, IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2005, http://ift.confex.com/ift/2005/techprogram/paper_31251.htm. Zin ZM, Hamid AA, Osman A, Saari N. Antioxidative activities of chromatographic fractions obtained from root, fruit and leaf of Mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia L.), Food Chemistry, 2006, 94, pp. 169-178. The above presentation is for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over - the - counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and / or pharmacist for any health problem and before using dietary supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. |