Morinda Fruit Powder (Morinda citrifolia; Noni; Hai Ba Ji) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Used as a nutritional supplement or food additive. Morinda is prized for both its beauty and its medicinal value in many parts of the world. This wandering plant is native to Malaysia, Australia, and Polynesia, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful plants in the islands. Morinda has also been cultivated in India, the Philippines, and throughout Southeast Asia. Ancient manuscripts cite morinda as an ingredient in numerous health preparations. Morinda's historical uses have targeted the digestive, intestinal, respiratory and immune systems. It is particularly useful for supporting the nervous and skeletal systems, especially painful joints, and for skin health. Nearly all parts of the plant are used. Neil Solomon, M.D., Ph.D.: Author of : NONI Juice:The Tropical Fruit with 101 Medicinal Uses: 'Noni can be taken together with all other medications - there are almost no negative interactions. In some situations, noni can allow other medications to act more efficiently. You should tell your health professional that you are taking noni, as your physician might want to decrease the dose of the medication prescribed. This often reduces the side effects from the original medication. Reported side effects were minimal. Less than 5 percent experienced minor belching, loose stools, allergy, or developed a mild rash. The belching disappeared when the dose was decreased. The rash and loose stools cleared within 72 hours after stopping treatment. Noni has been reported safe for pregnant and/or nursing mothers.' 'Overview of Noni's Primary Applications' 'According to Steven Hall, M.D., of the state of Washington, another physician whom I interviewed and who is a noni juicer: 'Not only does noni provide many benefits on its own, but it also increases the effectiveness of other treatments.' He has found that 'noni is incredible because it offers help to people who could not be helped by traditional medical science.' 'Increased effectiveness and an alternative treatment to drugs are just two of the reasons that noni is such a valuable herb. Hall's results were consistent with the previously reported positive response from 78 percent of noni users. Noni also has the following characteristics: 'Noni works synergistically with other food supplements and/or medications.' 'Noni probably helps with prevention, and works optimally in conjunction with other antioxidants.' 'Noni helps animals heal faster.' 'Dr. Schechter, director of the Natural Healing Institute in California, reports that there has been a wealth of information supporting the traditional uses and health benefits of noni. His work supports what the Kahunas (traditional healers in Hawaii) have known and used beneficially for thousands of years. He confirmed in an interview that the positive results obtained by physicians using noni were consistent with the results obtained by naturopathic