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Noni - Called the "Sacred Plant"
by Polynesian Healers
Noni, or Morinda Citrifolia, comes
from the family Rubiaceae (making it a relative of Samento or Uncaria
Tomentosa and complimentary in use).
The species Noni has been used in Island
Cultures for the past 2000 years.
The following is a partial list of the
phytonutrients found in Noni.
Scopoletin: A little known, but
hard-working chemical component of Noni juice with many wonderful health
benefits. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, anti-fungal, and
anti-bacterial. It regulates serotonin, the body's "feel-good" hormone,
which helps to ward off feelings of anxiety and depression, and may
be why people who drink Noni juice often experience a sense of well-being.
It is a vasodilator and lowers blood pressure. It binds to melatonin
and helps to regulate sleep, hunger, and body temperature.
Polysaccharides: Important compounds
that stimulate and modulate the immune system and its response to cancer.
Polysaccharides profoundly influence anti-cancer activity on the molecular
level.
Selenium: An important anti-oxidant
and trace element found in Noni juice that preserves the skin's elasticity,
thus slowing the ageing process. Selenium also increases oxygen flow
to the heart and may prevent blood clotting and hypertension.
Anthraquinones (Damnacanthol):
Important antiseptic and anti-bacterial plant chemicals found in Noni
juice. They have been shown in laboratory tests to kill pre-cancer cells,
Lewis Lung carcinoma, and prevent DNA damage. They stimulate the immune
response to cancer by activating the body's T-cells, or "Cancer Killers".
T-cells are extremely important for people suffering from cancer, AIDS,
or other diseases which compromise the body's immune systems.
Glycosides: Newly discovered compounds
that prevent cancer and scavenge free radicals.
Terpene: Rejuvenates cells and
rids the body of toxins.
Limonene: A bitter cancer-fighting
compound commonly found in Noni juice and citrus fruits.
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