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The noni plant is a small evergreen tree found growing in open coastal
regions at sea level and in forest areas up to 1,300 feet above sea level.
The plant is often found growing along lava flows, thus in abundance in
Hawaii. The noni plant is native to Asia, Australia and some Pacific Islands
and was brought to Hawaii as an herbal plant by early Polynesians.*
Noni is identifiable by its straight trunk, large, bright green and elliptical
leaves, white tubular flowers and it's distinctive, ovoid, "grenade-like"
yellow fruit. Noni fruit can grow to 4.7" or more and has a lumpy surface
covered by polygonal-shaped sections, resembling a small breadfruit. It
turns yellow when ripe and has a strong pungent odor and taste.*
Unicity's Hawaiian Noni® is a concentrated fruit drink that has been used
for centuries in the South Pacific for nutritional support.*
Always innovative, Unicity now brings it to you in a convenient reconstitutible
powder. What is this great product? It is Morinda citrifolia, called noni
by some Polynesian islanders.*
The noni plant has many folk-remedy uses. It is fabled among the Polynesian
peoples to especially help support the body's respiratory, immune, digestive,
and structural systems. The noni fruit, which has been valued by native
peoples for centuries, now comes to you in a powder drink mix from Unicity
with the added benefits of Indian mulberry, papaya, and aloe vera. We
bring to you Hawaiian Noni®, which we feel is the best-tasting noni formula
on the market. Unicity uses a more potent form of noni than some of our
competitors' noni beverage products. In addition, our noni product is
not conducive to microbial growth, thus leading to a longer shelf life.*
Research Brief
Noni is receiving more and more attention from modern herbalists, medical
physicians, and biochemists. Scientific studies within the last few decades
lend support to the Hawaiian and Polynesians' claims of its unusual healing
power. Some of the health-related ingredients of noni fruit that have
been isolated are Morindone, Morindine, Acubin, Terpene compounds, L.
Asperuloside, various Anthraquinones, Alazarin, Caproic Acid, Caprylic
Acid, Scopoletin, Damnacanthal, and Alkaloids. Even though the noni fruit
has only negligible amounts of the beneficial alkaloid xeronine, the juice
does contain very large amounts of a precursor to the essential alkaloid
called proxeronine. Proxeronine is a colloid that, unlike most colloids,
contains neither sugars, amino acids, nor nucleic acids and thereby has
been overlooked by most biochemists. This compound initiates the release
of xeronine in the intestinal tract after it comes in contact with a specific
enzyme which is also contained in the noni juice. This particular chemical
combination is believed to significantly affect cellular function, which
can determine a whole host of physiological reactions. The enzymatic reactions
that occur with taking noni juice on an empty stomach are believed to
set cellular repair into motion.
FAQs
Q: What does this drink mix taste like?
A: The Hawaiian Noni has a slightly bitter taste in water.
Q: What should I mix this drink mix with?
A: The Hawaiian Noni can be mixed with water or juice.
Q: Should I store this drink mix in the refrigerator for maximum
shelf life?
A: The Hawaiian Noni should be stored in a cool, dry environment
to maximize its efficacy.
References
Wan MY, Su C.Cancer preventive effect of Morinda citrifolia (Noni). Ann
N Y Acad Sci.2001 Dec;952:161-8.
Hirazumi A, Furusawa E, Chou SC, Hokama Y.Immunomodulation contributes
to the anticancer activity of morinda citrifolia (noni) fruit juice. Proc
West Pharmacol Soc. 1996;39:7-9.
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