Wednesday, February 3, 2016

noni_smallNoni

Over 2,000 years ago, the noni fruit’s distinctive flavor and aroma singled it out to explorers. Along with a taste for this fruit, these Asian travelers acquired knowledge of the healing virtues of the nonis stems, leaves and fruits themselves. This information, long known to practitioners of ayurvedic medicine, would soon begin to transform another culture. The explorers carried the noni fruit to the Polynesian Islands, and its healing virtues became part of the cultures legends and mythology.
Naturopathic healers have been using this fruit for a number of medicinal purposes. Some include treatment for asthma, lumbago, dysentery, infected boils, menstrual cramps, and even applied externally to broken bones.
The following is more information on this botanical and its nutritional advantages.
  • Oligo and polysaccharides – two long-chain sugar molecules that act as phytonutrients. These help produce a dietary fiber which supports proper digestion.
  • Strong anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Vitamins – Contains good amounts of vitamin C as well as a fair amount of vitamin A. (Specific percentages  will depend on your specific source of noni)
  • Beta-sitosterol – a phytonutrient with potential for having anti-cholesterol and anti-inflammatory effects.
An increasing number of studies are being done on this fruit. These studies are helping support what natural healing practitioners have known for quite some time about Noni. It’s truly a great superfood!

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