Morinda Lemon-leaved - Useful And Medicinal Properties, Contraindications

2024 Author: Josephine Shorter | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 21:43

Morinda lemon-leaved

Morinda lemon-leaved (or citrus-leaved) is an evergreen tree of the Marenov family. This plant is distributed in South Asia and the South Pacific region. The tree is found in Hawaii, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia. In medicine, various parts of this plant have been used for more than 2000 years, as evidenced by ancient Chinese manuscripts. It is noteworthy that the plant itself does not get sick and does not succumb to the action of pests.

Useful properties of lemon-leaved morinda

Active substances that can have a beneficial effect on the human body are contained in the leaves, fruits, bark and flowers of Morinda. The famous in world medicine "Noni Juice" is obtained from the fruit. The plant contains various vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, serotonin, anthraquin compounds, alkaloids, antioxidants and many other elements. More than 150 types of biologically active substances were found in Morinda's extract.

Contained in Morinda lemon-leaved and such substances as proxeronin and damnacanthal. The latter initiates the normal structure in cells and delays the formation of cancer cells. Proxeronine provides cells with nutrition with all important substances and removes accumulated toxins from them.

During the research, it was noticed that Morinda does not help everyone and not in all cases, but 8 out of 10 people noted her positive effect on their health. This plant has more than 100 areas of application, and therefore its benefits simply cannot be overestimated.

The healing effect of the lemon-leaved morinda

It has been experimentally established that the extract obtained from the Morinda root has a strong analgesic effect that can help with headaches and premenstrual syndrome in women. The fruits contain substances that kill many types of pathogenic microorganisms. In the roots and leaves there are compounds that have an anticoagulant effect in venous stasis, hemorrhoids, and menstrual disorders. Flowers and bark are used in the treatment of diseases of the eyes, respiratory system, throat, healing various wounds and abscesses. Has Morinda and a mild laxative effect. Arthritis is successfully treated with juice from the leaves.

This herb has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-cancer effects. Restores damaged cells, regulates their normal function. It stimulates the work of the gastrointestinal tract, killing parasites and worms, treats diseases of the respiratory system, and has a calming effect on the nervous system. Those with diabetes, hypertension and gastrointestinal ulcers will also appreciate the benefits of this versatile plant.

Morinda has long been used to treat drug and alcohol addiction, depression. This herb helps regulate mood in case of hormonal disruptions in women and men, especially during menopause or during the postpartum period. In the presence of sexual dysfunctions, Morinda also proved to be a positive side, the effect of this plant on male potency, an increase in fertility and endurance was noted. Also, active substances allow you to fight sexually transmitted diseases, diseases of the endocrine and genitourinary systems. Morinda successfully treats kidney diseases, including acute and chronic.

Morinda has a beneficial effect on the composition of the blood, regulating the number of leukocytes. This plant is also able to improve the condition of blood vessels and capillaries. Regular consumption of Morinda in food contributes to a longer preservation of youthfulness of the whole body.

Morinda is also an excellent immunomodulator that helps the body to be resistant to viral attacks, as well as to recover faster from previous diseases. Healthy people need to take Morinda as a prophylactic agent that keeps the body in good shape. For allergy sufferers with experience, Morinda will help to tolerate the symptoms of allergic reactions more easily, to cope with them faster.

For throat diseases, Morinda helps to relieve inflammation, is effective for sore throat. For gum disease, this plant will provide a soothing and wound healing effect.

Properties of "Noni Juice"

Morinda fruit contains a large amount of antioxidants that can fight free radicals and slow down the aging process. Also, juice from the fruit of Morinda is known as an agent against parasites living in the human intestine. Treat with this juice and digestive disorders, some diseases of the liver and gallbladder, spleen and reproductive system in women.

At the end of the last century, the Americans, having learned about the healing properties of Morinda and, in particular, its fruits, set up the production of juice. It is believed that Noni Juice is perhaps the most environmentally friendly product in the world, since it is not grown on plantations - only in natural conditions. Biologically active substances - bitter glycosides present in the composition of fruits, are resistant to external influences, therefore, when processing fruits, they retain all the beneficial properties. Probably no other modern health product can boast of such an impeccable origin and rich composition.

Morinda in cosmetology

The beneficial effect of Morinda lemon-leaved on the condition of the skin has long been noticed. The plant prevents dryness, does not allow the skin to age prematurely. In this case, the plant is not used as a means for external use, but as an additive to food.

Contraindications to the use of lemon-leaved morinda

• First of all, pregnant women are not advised to use this plant in any form, since Morinda can cause bleeding and spontaneous miscarriage.
• Also, although extremely rare, there is an individual intolerance to this plant, accompanied by allergic reactions.
• Some scientists believe that Morinda can reduce the effect of anti-cancer therapy, so it is better not to combine the use of this plant with serious medications.

The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist

Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).