NONI
Indian Mulberry
Morinda citrifolia
MEDICINAL BENEFITS
Multiple parts
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Used as a febrifuge, tonic, and antiseptic
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Asthma and other respiratory problems for treatment for arthritic inflammations
Bark
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Treatment to aid childbirth
Root
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Treat stiffness and tetanus
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Crushed and mixed with oil and used as smallpox salve, skin diseases
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Can also be made into a decoction
Leaves
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Wilted or heated leaves are applied as a poultice to painful swelling, and wounds, or to relieve headaches
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Crushed leaves applied to the face, used in mouth ulcers, swelling testicles
Fruit
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Used as a diuretic, laxative, and emollient
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Pulp can be used to cleanse, hair, iron, and steel
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Young fruit used to treat high blood pressure
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
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The tree is used to support pepper plants
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Intercropping with cereals and perennials, they provide shade to coffee plants
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The plant is a pioneer species in appearing in the cultivated ground after bushfires, deforestation, or volcanic activity
OTHER USES
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Eaten raw or prepared leaves
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Red dyed from the root bark, often used in batik making
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Ripe fruit made into a beverage
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Young leaves and blanched roots raw or steamed are added to curries