Morinda citrifolia (Noni): a literature review and recent advances in Noni research.
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چکیده
Morinda citrifolia L (Noni) has been used in folk remedies by Polynesians for over 2000 years, and is reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects, including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, antihelmin, analgesic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, and immune enhancing effects. In order to reveal the nutritional and medicinal value of the Noni plant, and to summarize scientific evidence that supports the Polynesians' claim, a literature review and recent advances in Noni research is given below.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Acta pharmacologica Sinica
دوره 23 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002