Nonni | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Traditional food and medicine; therapeutic evidence is limited. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Nuni
Latin name
Morinda citrifolia
Common names
Nuni
foreign names
Morinda citrifolia
The group
Rubiaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Polynesia and Southeast Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Rubiaceae family, the scientific name Morinda citrifolia is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Fruits and leaves
chemical components
Iridoids and anthraquinones
Properties and medical uses
Traditional food and medicine; therapeutic evidence is limited.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the fruit and leaves may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Liver damage has been reported; it is high in potassium and may not be suitable for patients with kidney disease.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Polynesia and Southeast Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the species Morinda citrifolia are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Polynesia and Southeast Asia.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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