This herb is BULK DISCOUNTED in our 10 lb & 25 lb bulk packs. To find the bulk packs, just copy and paste the herb name into our Search, or refer to our Bulk By The Kilo & Ton category. We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose ''00'' capsules for all of our encapsulated products. We offer both bulk powder and capsules. Obviously our bulk bottles are bulk powder, not capsules, but the capsule weight is included to give you a way of judging the recommended dosage. Noni Fruit - Botanical Powder - Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Morinda, Indian Mulberry, Awl Tree, Painkiller Tree, Nonu, Polynesian Bush Fruit, Nonu, Cheesefruit, Lada, Nono, Och Plant, Hog Apple, Caribe, Mora de la India, Wild Pine, Menkoedoe, Mengkudu Rich in vitamin C, Noni Fruit was used for thousands of years in the South Pacific as a tonic that boosts the immune system and supports the entire body by flushing toxins from the kidneys. Now, although debate continues, many people claim that it helps a wide range of symptoms, including poor digestion, high blood pressure, gout and respiratory problems. History: In ancient times, it is said that the inhabitants of what is now Tahiti traveled in outriggers for vast distances, carrying sacred plants from which to form their newfound paradise. One of these plants was the Noni, which they treasured as a gift from the gods, and from which they benefited, using all parts of the plant (fruit, leaves and seeds). It became a pillar of the Tahitian culture that was used to sustain life and restore lost balance. The earliest reference to Noni's use as a medicine date back several thousand years to India's Sanskrit writings when it was included in Ayurvedic medicine. Noni Fruit was first mentioned in Chinese medical literature during the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- A.D. 23) as a tonic and warming herb that acts mainly on kidney energy. The roots (ba ji ), in combinations, were used to reduce toxicity and have an astringent property, and the fruits were eaten and used in curry. Noni is a fleshy, yellowish-white fruit and comes from an evergreen shrub or bush that may grow to heights of fifteen to twenty feet. There are two species: The South Pacific citrifolia is native to Malaysia, Australia and Polynesia, and officinalis (called Ba Ji Tian, and commonly used in Chinese medicine) is native to India and China and grows in the Philippines and throughout Southeast Asia. The Noni tree bears fruit all year round, and in its raw form, the fruit smells and tastes foul. It thrives in mineral-rich volcanic ash, most notably the Hawaiian Islands and Tahiti. Noni Fruit is a rich source of vitamin C and also in |
