Paper Title

Morinda citrifolia L.(Noni) – Its Ethnobotanical Knowledge, Phytochemical Studies, Pharmacological Aspects, And Future Prospects

Authors

Pratiksha Patil , Heena Madkaikar , Dr. Nisha Shah

Keywords

Morinda citrifolia Linn., Phytochemical constituent, Anthraquinone, Anticancer, Antioxidant activity.

Abstract

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.

How To Cite

"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

Issue

Volume 7 Issue 3, March-2022

Pages : 331-352

Other Publication Details

Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_180649

Published Paper Id: IJNRD2203039

Downloads: 000118930

Research Area: Life Sciences 

Country: Palghar, Maharashtra, India

Published Paper PDF: https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2203039

Published Paper URL: https://ijnrd.org/viewpaperforall?paper=IJNRD2203039

DOI: http://doi.one/10.1729/Journal.29486

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