Morinda citrifolia L.(Noni) – Its Ethnobotanical Knowledge, Phytochemical Studies, Pharmacological Aspects, And Future Prospects
Pratiksha Patil
, Heena Madkaikar , Dr. Nisha Shah
Morinda citrifolia Linn., Phytochemical constituent, Anthraquinone, Anticancer, Antioxidant activity.
Herbalism holds its root in ancient culture. According to WHO’s recent data estimation ~70-80% of the global population is dependent on herbal medicines. The review aims to highlight the importance of plant species Morinda citrifolia Linn. more commonly known as Noni or Indian mulberry. It is small tropical and subtropical fruit-bearing tree or shrub species within the coffee family of kingdom Plantae (family Rubiaceae). The study of the phytochemical constituent in Morinda citrifolia Linn. roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, fruit juice (fresh and fermented), seeds indicated the presence of alkaloids, saponins, phenols, tannins, coumarins, glycosides, sterols, iridoids, flavonoids, AA/proteins, terpenes, anthraquinones, lignin, sugars, esters, etc. Morinda citrifolia Linn. is a traditional Polynesian plant that has been used therapeutically for ~over 2000-3000 years. The isolated phytochemical compounds from the whole Morinda citrifolia Linn. plant contains anticancer, antiepileptic, antidiabetic, immunostimulatory, antidementia, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-parasitic, antioxidant activities. Leaves of Morinda citrifolia Linn. consists of vital elements such as potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc. Morinda citrifolia Linn. holds significant importance in the global commercial market, a variety of beverages, herbal powder, essential oils, and other herbal products made from leaves, fruits, and seeds. Hence the review highlights the phytochemical constituent and ethnobotanical activities & pharmacological aspects and functional properties of the plant and recent advances in Morinda citrifolia Linn. research.
"Morinda citrifolia L.(Noni) – Its Ethnobotanical Knowledge, Phytochemical Studies, Pharmacological Aspects, And Future Prospects", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.7, Issue 3, page no.331-352, March-2022, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2203039.pdf
Volume 7
Issue 3,
March-2022
Pages : 331-352
Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_180649
Published Paper Id: IJNRD2203039
Downloads: 000118930
Research Area: Life Sciences
Country: Palghar, Maharashtra, India
DOI: http://doi.one/10.1729/Journal.29486
ISSN: 2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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