Morinda citrifolia

Used by 1 tradition1 compound

Common Names

maori: Noni

fijian: Kura

samoan: Nonu

tongan: Nonu

english: Noni, Indian Mulberry, Great Morinda

hawaiian: Noni

latin_pharmaceutical: Morindae Citrifoliae Fructus

Geographic Range: Indo-Pacific region — from India through Southeast Asia to Pacific Islands and northern Australia. Widely distributed across Polynesia.

Known Contraindications

• Kidney disease (high potassium content)
• Liver disease (rare reports)
• Concurrent immunosuppressants
• Excessive use of ripe fruit (strong taste/smell)

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CAS: 92-61-5

CYP Interaction Profile

Enzyme	Interaction
metabolism	CYP1A2, CYP2C9. Glucuronidation and sulfation.
interactions	May potentiate anticoagulants (coumarin derivative). Caution with antihypertensives.