Characteristics of noni tree
The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation from BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van said that the noni tree belongs to the coffee family, grows quite a lot in the Southeast and Central Highlands of our country. Almost all parts of the tree can be prepared into medicine to support treatment and improve health.
The nutrients in the fruit and other parts of the noni tree have been proven to control blood sugar, balance blood pressure and enhance bone and joint function.
Since 1753, the first scientific document about the Noni plant has been published. Today, both Eastern and modern medicine recognize the remarkable effects of this plant on health.
Noni trees can be easily distinguished from other plants through external characteristics.
Body
The average height of the trunk ranges from 4m to 8m, the trunk is green or light brown depending on age. The tree is often divided into small crowns, with 4 relatively clear edges.
Leaf part
Noni leaves grow symmetrically. Each leaf is oval with an average length of 12cm to 30cm, the width of the leaf is from 6cm to 15cm. The oval leaf is wavy, the upper surface is darker green. The leaf surface has many distinct pinnate veins, the underside is often raised veins.
Flower part
The plant blooms in clusters, with a round or slightly flattened head. Each flower axis is similar to a cylinder, the axis is green and has a ring surface, the flower axis is on average 1cm to 2cm long.
The flowers of the noni tree are bisexual, each petal is quite uniform. Each small lemon flower grows around the axis, the flower is white and has 6 or 5 petals.
Fruit part
The fruit develops in the form of a double drupe (a combination of the head of the ovary and the stem and leaf). On the outside, the noni fruit has many eyes, each eye corresponding to the flower that grew before.
When young, the noni fruit is light green, with an average length of 5cm to 7cm and a diameter of 3cm to 4cm. When ripe, the noni fruit gradually turns yellow. The inside of the fruit is now soft, containing yellow flesh and can be eaten.
Seed part
The seeds of the fruit are small, dark brown, oval in shape with pointed tips. Each fruit contains quite a few seeds.
Root part
The roots of the noni tree are taproots, growing quite deep into the ground. People often harvest a lot of roots in winter, easily dried, and shaved into thin pieces.
What are the effects of noni juice?
Lao Dong newspaper quoted Healthline as saying that noni fruit has been used for medicinal purposes for a long time, but today it is mainly used to make juice. Noni juice contains many powerful antioxidants and has a number of health benefits.
Noni juice is very good for health.
Strong antioxidant
Noni juice is high in antioxidants, so it can help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals.
Additionally, studies show that diets rich in antioxidants may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
The main antioxidants in noni juice include beta carotene, iridoids, vitamins C and E.
Reduce the harmful effects of tobacco
Cigarette smoke increases free radicals to dangerous levels, which can cause cell damage and oxidative stress, leading to heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Many studies show that foods rich in antioxidants such as noni juice can reduce oxidative stress and cell damage, especially cell damage caused by tobacco.
However, noni juice cannot prevent all the harmful effects of tobacco, you should still quit smoking as soon as possible to prevent disease.
Arthritis pain relief
Both traditional medicine and some modern studies have shown that noni fruit has pain-relieving properties. Joint pain is often caused by inflammation and oxidative stress. Noni juice may provide natural pain relief by reducing inflammation and fighting free radicals.
Helps improve the immune system
Noni juice can help improve your immune health. It is rich in vitamin C, which supports the immune system by protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals and environmental toxins.
Furthermore, many other antioxidants found in this juice such as beta carotene can also improve immune health.
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/nuoc-ep-trai-nhau-co-tac-dung-gi-ar910499.html
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