Benefits of Noni fruit (Morinda Citrifolia Linn)

The noni fruit is known by Several names, Including Indian mulberry, canary wood and the painkiller bush in the Caribbean.


Characteristics: 
- 3-8 m tall tree with a clear main stem. 
- Leaves flat-brimmed, green and yellow. 
- The flowers are leaf-shaped hump diketiak.
- The fruit is bumpy irregular. Length is 5-10 cm. 


Habitat: on calcareous soil height of 1.000m above sea level. 


The content and properties 
- Scopoletin, this compound regulates blood pressure, antibacterial, also regulates the hormone serotonin, which helps reduce levels of anxiety and depression. 
- Morindin, this substance is effective in improving the body's defense system. 
- gum 
- Malic acid 
- Citric acid 
- Antiseptic compounds. 


Research 


Based on research, there are about 61 more efficacious compounds contained in Noni. They work synergistically and mysterious. For example, some compounds that play an active role in the treatment of certain diseases, it does not mean only the compounds that contribute to it. But it is supported also by other compounds. That is why consuming extraction properties of the compounds would be different than if we drank Noni juice as a whole. Say in treating blood pressure. Noni juice can increase blood pressure for people with low blood but on the other hand can lower blood pressure monitor for patients with hypertension. 


The phenomenon will not occur in noni fruit is extracted. According to research dr. Mona Harrison of the faculty of Medicine, University of Bolton, the consumption of fruit juice will help provide hormone megkudu xeronine. Xeronine of Noni works contradictory. In patients with high blood pressure, xeronin lower blood pressure to normal. In patients with low blood pressure, blood pressure increases blood noni. In other words, Noni juice works as an adaptogen, balancing the body's cells function.


The Cons

• Noni juice has high potassium levels and is potentially dangerous for people with chronic kidney disease. There are also reports of some people suffering liver damage from noni juice.

• Noni fruit contains high levels of glucose and is not recommended for diabetics. Large volumes may also cause constipation.

• Noni juice can be pricey and hard to find and you can easily get the same health benefits from more affordable juices such as orange, cranberry and tomato. (There is more vitamin C in a raw orange than in a glass of noni juice.)

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Cough, symptoms and treatment

Coughing is a phenomenon that is easily found in every state. For some people cough is a common thing, but for others may be very disturbing.

Perhaps, everyone would have had a cough. Some are mild, some severe. There are phlegm, there are dry. Either because it was unusual, and people underestimate the cough. The problem, if left untreated, the infection occurs. And if it is acute, it is likely difficult to treat.

Actually, coughing serves to clear the throat and respiratory tract. But when excessive, it is a disease. Cough usually appear suddenly. Could be due to colds, influenza or sinusitis.

 Treatment. There are two ways to treat cough with phlegm, that is with medication and without medication. Coughing up phlegm that is still light can be reduced by frequently drinking water. The point is to help thin the mucus and reducing irritation or itching. Avoid dusty or even food and drinks that can stimulate the throat. Avoid the night air as the cold temperature.

Another way is to take cough medicine. But it should not be arbitrary. Cough medicine that is used must match the type of cough. Cough can be divided into two groups, namely an expectorant (thinning phlegm) and antitussive (cough suppressant).

Cough due to infection may also be treated with antibiotics. Cough with phlegm because the virus can be treated with antifungal drugs. While a productive cough because of asthma can be treated with asthma medications such as inhaled medication (inhalers), medication, eating, and syringes. If the cough is an acute, should be considered to perform the operation. After chemotherapy and there was light.

For those of you who want natural cough medicine some herbs are believed to overcome cough.

• Ginger rhizome (Rhizoma Zingebris), 

Ginger and preparations have long been used for treatment of flu symptoms. The effects associated with the immunomodulatory activity. In addition, some compounds contained in ginger may be useful in increasing body temperature. Clinical trials Ginger is used more as an anti-nausea and vomiting.

• Mint Leaves (Folia Menthae)

 Anti-cough effect: As an expectorant. Essential oils stimulate the respiratory mucosa; enhance or dilute the mucus secretion; provide a sense of cool; and lowers the surface tension of the lung, thus improving the flow of incoming air. Another effect of Mint Leaf: As anti-microbial.

• Rhizome Powder (Kaemferaie Rhizoma)

A key benefit is overcome respiratory disorders. Effectiveness data for respiratory disorders are generally still in experimental animals. The use of the aromatherapy: for relaxation, carminative and sedative. Another use: Cosmetic skin. Activity: Ethyl cinnamic, asorelaksasi.

• Fruit Lime (Citrus Aurantii Fructus) 

Lime for use of the cough is mostly done empirically. Benefits of Essential oil content: As the aroma therapy of the respiratory tract. Benefits of Vitamin C content: Can be connected with aktivitasi munomodulator. Current clinical studies for standardized extract (Sineprin) is more widely used for weight control.

• Timi herb (Thymi Herb)

Thymi is one plant that has long been used as antibatuk. The main effect as an expectorant and Antis pasmodik. This activity allegedly related to the content of Essential Oils (thymol and karvakrol), and flavonoids. Thimi lubrication intra muscular and oral administration in experimental animals, showed stimulation of the respiratory tract. In a double blind randomized clinical trial in 60 patients with complaints of productive cough. Use of syrup Thimi (3x10mL/hari) for 5 days, proved to give effect to the bromheksin not significantly different.

• Nutmeg (Myristicae Cement)

Nutmeg is the main content of essential oils. Use of Nutmeg which has supported scientific studies is as a sedative and carminative agent. Animal studies prove the Nutmeg can increase the duration of sleep.

• Sweet root (Glycyrrhizae Radix) 

Sweet is the root of the main raw material for OBH (Black Cough). The development of the Black Cough is now combined with conventional medicine. The main content is Glisirisin Sweet Root.

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