The Genus Morinda belongs to family Rubiaceae and about 80 species belongs to this genus. Out of these species 7 species occurs in India. Among the Morinda species Morinda citrifolia is the most noteworthy species which has attained a great prominence in medicinal world in last few years. This species commercially known as noni, is one of the most significant sources of traditional medicines. This small evergreen miracular tree is reported for its extremely wide range of environmental tolerances. It can grow in infertile, acidic, and alkaline soils and grows comfortably in very dry to very wet areas. The fruit is important because of its wide range of therapeutic potentials such as anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-tumor, anti-helminthes, analgesic, hypertensive, anti-inflammatory and immune enhancing effects.
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