Noni Juice Benefits
Noni juice is derived from the fruit of a small evergreen plant called noni, also known as Indian mulberry, normally found in global subtropics and tropics. Botanical name Morinda citrifolia, noni belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is privileged as the ‘queen’ of the Morinda genus owing to its conspicuous attributes, versatile nature, and distinctive capability of spreading itself usually on the seashores without requiring much human intervention. It is one of the earliest species which grow on the freshly deposited lava flows typically in Hawaiian regions. Here are some noni juice benefits.
Noni juice offers an impressive amount of helpful vitamins, minerals, and other phytonutrients. Vitamin content of noni juice includes vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3(niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid ), vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), folate, vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), and beta-carotene. Mineral content present in noni juice includes calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus. Along with this, the abundance of natural chemical constituents [5] and an inspiring range of antioxidants such as quercetin, vanillin, pinoresinol, proxeronine, kaempferol, isoscopoletin, bisdemethylpinoresinol, and scopoletin accentuate the entire nutritional value of noni juice.
Health Benefits of Noni Juice
Protects Liver
Noni fruit is also known for its effectiveness in protecting against liver diseases. As supported by a study, noni juice exercises hepato-protective effects on the liver which assists in protecting the organ from exposures to chronic exogenous chemicals and defends against major illnesses like liver damage.
Cures Memory Impairment
Noni juice may exert a protective effect in curing the problems of memory impairment. Research studies conducted on subjects with weakened memory functions have suggested that consumption of noni juice encourages cerebral blood flow and helps to improve memory functions.
Speeds up Healing
The juice of Morinda citrifolia or noni is effectual in speeding up healing of wounds. A study evaluating the wound curing properties of noni’s juice has revealed positive results with respect to the increase in weight of the granulation tissues, the functioning of collagen, hydroxyproline, and protein content. As mentioned above, noni helps in reducing the blood sugar levels in the body which can also be correlated to the accelerated wound healing process.
Treats Gastric Problems
Noni juice may prove useful through its impact on the gastric emptying process in which the food exits the stomach and enters the duodenum. The results of a study conducted on noni juice revealed that phyto nutrients present in noni juice delay the gastric emptying which slows down the digestion resulting in a slow discharge of sugars in the bloodstream.
Skin Care
Noni juice may be regarded as a natural aid in beauty and skin care. Studies suggest that the juice is rich in protective chemical constituents, anthraquinones which exert collagen stimulating effects and prevent the formation of wrinkles on the skin. Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of noni work at the cellular levels and are useful in curing various skin disorders including acne, burns, allergic skin reactions, and hives holistically.
Relieves Fatigue
Noni juice is a time-honored medicine and was traditionally used by Polynesians to combat general body weakness and advancing quality of life and energy levels. Various clinical studies have shown the ergogenic qualities of noni juice which help in enhancing the tolerance, elasticity, and overall physical performance of the body.
Cures Gout
Morinda Citrifolia or noni juice extends its therapeutic effects in curing gout. The effectiveness of noni juice in curing such diseases attributes to its inhibitory action on the xanthine oxidase enzymes which are implicated in gout and its associated problems. Scientific research has also supported this curative effect of noni juice which has been in practice for over thousands of years.
Reduces Muscle Spasms
Consumption of this juice may help create a relaxing effect on the muscles. Researches studies have revealed the antispasmodic properties of noni juice possibly attributing to the blockade of voltage-dependent calcium channels and secretion of intracellular calcium content in the body. It helps in suppressing the muscles spasms and soothes the associated pain and discomfort.
Apart from the above-listed advantages, proxeronine present in juice is an effective anti-inflammatory enzyme which also provides relief in symptoms of menstrual pain and endometriosis in women. Noni juice helps elevate the mood by stimulating the production of serotonin and prevents the condition of anxiety and depression. It works as an amplifier for the entire endocrine system which is positive for the functioning of the thymus gland, pineal gland, adrenal glands, and sex organs for both males and females.
How to prepare noni juice?
You can prepare juice yourself, but it will take some effort. Noni fruit must be picked before they are ripe, then washed thoroughly and placed in the sun for 2-3 hours. At that point, the skin will be translucent and the fruit will begin to smell quite bad. Then, put the fruit in a clear jar and place it in the sun for 6-8 weeks. The fruit will ferment, and after that time, you can strain out the juice, which will have seeped out of the fruit.
