Morinda chinensis | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Traditional use for back pain and sexual function. 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
Chinese Morinda
Latin name
Morinda officinalis
Common names
Chinese Morinda
foreign names
Morinda officinalis
The group
Rubiaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
South China
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Rubiaceae family, the scientific name Morinda officinalis is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
root
chemical components
Iridoids and anthraquinones
Properties and medical uses
Traditional use for back pain and sexual function.
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 from the root 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
It may affect blood pressure and kidney function; clinical evidence is limited.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
South China
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Morinda officinalis are taken into account, with botanically documented propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
Southern China.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context but 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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