English Name: Noni
Scientific Name: Morinda citrifolia
Filipino Name: Apatot
Indian Name: Indian Mulberry
Noni or Apatot Plant can grow as high as 10 feet. It bears fruits as early as 2 years. Noni grows in Tropical countries like India, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and other countries in Asia and Australia.
Noni or Apatot nowadays become famous for its many uses in medical field. It is known to be used for many ailments such as in the liver, kidney, heart, bones (arthritis and rheumatitis), and also AIDS and Cancer. It is also used to aid in menstruation, skin diseases, fever and some bacterial infections.
Its leaves can be used to reduce swelling in the joints and also to prevent aging. It can be made a tea for tuberculosis, arthritis and rheumatism. Its fruit juice can be used to aid in those ailments mentioned above and also for scalp care and to remove head lice. Although its general smell is not very pleasant.
Noni or Apatot Food supplements are scattered all over the world by many manufacturers and distributors however, fresh juice and leaves tea are still the best ones to use.
Some photos below.
Green Noni or Apatot Fruit
Ripe Noni or Apatot Fruit
Noni or Apatot Leaves