Powerful antioxidants to slow down the aging process

Noni, a medicinal plant in Polynesian culture

Noni is a medicinal plant of the traditional Polynesian pharmacopoeia. Tahitians have been using it for over 2,000 years in more than forty different remedies. Often called “aspirin of the ancients”, it is a plant considered sacred, a gift from the gods that was used in many rites. Its benefits are also mentioned in Indian Ayurvedic medicine.

It is today a tree widely produced in Polynesia, she who has embarked on the more intensive cultivation of nono in the 1990s. The morinda was already growing naturally on Tahitian soil, thanks to the climate which is favorable to it. Today, Tahiti has been able to develop a market for noni, the juice of the nono, thanks to a 100% organic production.

All parts of the morinda can be used, be it the bark, the fruit, the roots or the leaves. Its main virtues, although subject to many controversies, would concern the care of articular inflammations (osteoarthritis, arthritis etc), the prevention of degenerative diseases such as cancer but especially it would help to counter the aging of the body and the skin.

It should be noted, however, that no official body has been able to evaluate the properties of nono although its qualities continue to be recognized by Polynesians who have been consuming it for centuries.

The benefits of Noni on health and body

The juices of exotic fruits, including noni, have unique virtues for the body and health. The consumption of noni juice must of course be associated with a balanced and varied diet.

Noni can be used internally (juice intake) or externally (poultice). It has several virtues:

• It would help to fight infections whether bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic.
• It would fight against sore throat.
• It would have an action on the digestive system as anti-diarrhea and anti-parasite.
• Antioxidant, it would prevent the appearance of cancers and strengthen the immune system.
• It would relieve rheumatism and joint diseases.
• It would help to treat menstrual disorders and pain.
• It would have an analgesic action.
• It would act on sleep and mood.
• It would reduce hypertension thanks to the scopoletine it contains.
• It would treat skin ailments such as wounds, sores and inflammation.

Noni: a powerful anti-aging agent

Powerful antioxidant, noni is today recognized as a very effective anti-aging. It has been proven that the effects of aging can be slowed down by a change in lifestyle and diet, so it’s never too late to start including noni in your daily diet.

Noni contains a large amount of nutrients with anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties, including three essential polyunsaturated fatty acids: arichidonic acid, linolenic acid and linoic acid. They help to fight against external aggressions (pollution, wind, sun) to the hair and skin.

Also, the juice of noni contains vitamin C, which helps to fight against free radicals and helps to combat the ageing of tissues. It also contains selenium, an antioxidant that helps preserve the elasticity of the skin and slows down the aging process.

Finally, noni juice is also believed to have an action on the production of collagen, one of the most abundant proteins in the human body. It would thus give a better elasticity of tissues, allow cellular regeneration and slow down the appearance of signs of aging such as wrinkles. By consuming noni juice, your body will be cared for from the inside: no more dehydrated and tight skin, dry and brittle hair and damaged nails.

Noni: benefits on hair growth and health

Who has never dreamed of having the magnificent hair of the Tahitian women, with the soft scent of monoi? For thousands of years, noni juice has been used by Polynesians as a formidable ally in hair health.

It protects them and gives them softness and shine. It promotes hair growth and fights effectively against hair loss, in particular by improving the blood circulation of the scalp.

Noni is particularly recommended for people with damaged, brittle hair or hair weakened by chemical coloring or perms.

To benefit from its beneficial effects on the capillary health, you can consume the juice of noni or apply it as a mask on your hair. You should also know that shampoos that mix coconut oil and noni are now available.

How to consume noni?

Noni is consumed mainly in juice. Nevertheless, there are also capsules that allow you to benefit from its properties without having to endure its strong taste which does not please all palates.

• In juice: Make cures from 1 to 3 months. Some phytotherapists recommend consuming 5 ml of juice twice a day for three days: if no particular sign (allergy, itching, stomach bitterness or other) is noted during these three days, you can consume about 30 ml of juice in the morning upon waking up, on an empty stomach.
• In capsule: In seasonal cure from 1 to 3 months, take 250mg or 1 to 3 capsules at midday and in the evening with a glass of water, half an hour before the meal. The doses vary from one product to another, please refer to the recommendations on the packaging.

Always prefer supplements from organic farming, without GMO, preservatives, pesticides or additives.

Contraindications and Adverse Reactions

In case of pregnancy or breastfeeding, avoid taking any dietary supplements without prior agreement from your doctor.

Indeed, if the Polynesians traditionally consumed the juice of noni after the childbirth to reinforce the immunizing defenses and to attenuate the post-partum tiredness at the young moms, the sheets were also used to start the menstruations, in particular in the event of unwanted pregnancy in order to cause a “natural” abortion.

Noni juice can also be toxic for the liver in some subjects.

Let us recall that, as for any food supplement, you must always make sure to ask your doctor’s opinion beforehand.