History
Noni fruit from Hawaii has a Latin name, Morinda Citrifolia. This precious fruit originated in Southeast Asia. There is a belief that 2000 years ago, people from French Polynesia brought a Noni plant to the islands of the South Pacific. It was a friendly food source and an item to use for medical purposes. What is interesting is that it is written documentation about Noni fruit when Captain James Cook visited Hawaii. He observed that Noni consumed in Tahiti. In Australia, Fiji, Rarotonga, Samoa, and Australia, people consumed this fruit, too, as found in the following publications. Besides, the roots and bark of the Noni plant were used to produce yellow or red dye for clothing and tapa cloths.
My favorite Noni plants grow in Kauai, on the Garden Island of Hawaii. There is an organic, self-sustaining farm on the edge of the Pacific shoreline. There is a home to a bunch of albatrosses, too, who are an excellent addition to this friendly and fruitful business owner, Steve Frailey, and his family.
About Steve Frailey and Noni Fruit from Hawaii
Steve Frailey left San Diego, California and settled in Hawaii, Kauai, in Garden Island. He has a background in organic agriculture and is fascinated with plants, which are known as healing creatures of Nature. Steve Frailey saw that at his farm were plenty of Noni plants, growing as they would escape from domestication and became wild. This discovery led to the creation of a productive organic farm, where Noni plants deliver fruits all year long, all 12 months instead of the usual ten months.
Steve Frailey uses methods of no-till farming. It means that soil is disturbed to the minimum. The structure of the topsoil can keep water longer because there are some roots left from plants, which are replaced with new ones. It increases the cycling amount of nutrients and organic matter retention and saves soil from corrosion and the risk of depleting valuable metabolites.
Steve Frailey’s discovery
You would ask why I brag about this particular product and its owner. The reason is that before him, the usage of Noni fruit was not so efficient. Noni fruit from Hawaii and other islands was a perishable one. People in French Polynesia and South Sea Islanders used this fruit raw as it was ripe from the tree. It is perishable and needs to be handled as fast as possible. Noni as the fresh fruit is not safe to transport to the continent or freeze for keeping for longer terms. Steve Frailey learned how to cultivate Noni and create an unfermented as well as raw food product by processing below 115 degrees F. “It is fresh food, not juice, of the whole fruit offering the full potency of the 165 compounds found in the pulp of Noni,” says Frailey.
Healing benefits of Noni Fruit from Hawaii
Injuries
Melody Mel, former University of Hawaii head trainer, advises using Noni for various types of injuries, such as:
Sore ankles and heels. Rub your ankles and heels before working out, and immediately follow the exercises.
Tired legs. For athletes who work out two days in a row or do work three or four times a week, it is recommended to massage thin layers of Noni into all parts of the legs after working out.
Low back pain. Melody Mel advises to massage affected areas four times a day.
Trauma and minor contusions. Use four times a day Noni for sensitive areas.
Repetitive motion injuries. The usage of Noni relieves uncomfortable sensations and pain.
Noni warms up skin and muscles during the massage. IcyHeat Lavender Noni Lotion with Menthol and camphor brings heat to applied areas.
Quadriceps and hamstring injuries. Melody Mel strongly advises after electrical stimulation with micro-currents, icing to use Noni.
Scientific studies about Noni
Relevant studies were published in Phytotherapy Research in the January 2010 issue (24[1]:38-42). Researchers from the University Clinic Hamburg, Germany, found that fruits of Noni “are effective in decreasing pain and joint destruction caused by arthritis.” They state that an alcohol extract of Noni fruit puree caused an “effect [that] was comparable to hydrocortisone.”
The next astonishing study published in Acta Pharmacologica Sinica (23[12]:1127-1141) found that Noni extract did not have side effects but did show anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities. It is so important that it is 75 percent as potent as morphine and, in the same way, without side effects, is entirely safe to use.
Studies have shown that Noni is rich in scopoletin. This phytochemical has analgesic properties and the ability to control serotonin levels.
What is the best source of antioxidants?
Okay, I guess at first you would like to know what the heck is oxidants, yes?
As you know from chemistry, molecules are sustained from atoms. Atoms have electrons that spin around the nucleus. For example, water consists of two hydrogen molecules( H2) and one oxygen molecule(O). When free radicals attack molecules, they push electrons from orbit. It destroys the structure of the molecule. This process is called oxidation when a molecule loses electrons in the atom thanks to attacks of free radicals. In this way, we got all types of destruction, such as rusting, corrosion, aging, etc. Not so much fun, yes?
Free radicals
Free radicals are active, non-attached molecules. They look to bind to other molecules, attacking them in body tissues and organs. It happens when we are exposed to stress, toxic environments such as air and water pollution, food without life, ballast such as sugar, processed fat, and various chemical additions to keep food on shelves longer.
According to scientific research, adding antioxidants to our diet helps prevent aging, improves the immune system, and slows oxidative processes. This prevention contributes to increasing the body’s resistance to diseases such as cancer, heart problems, skin aging, and vision deterioration.
ORAC method
Scientists from the National Institutes of Health developed a method called ORAC. It is an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. ORAC value shows how fast food reduces highly reactive oxidizing mix into harmless chemical substances. Those foods that best utilize the power of free radicals per 100 grams have the most significant ORAC scores.
Noni fruit leather has the highest: 340,000 units compared with apples at 3,082, blueberries at 2,400, and Noni juice at just 1,506 units. Noni Fruit Leather is better to compare with Noni juice because the first is highly concentrated and has preserved the entire spectrum of phytochemicals and antioxidants.
If we would consume daily two-by-two-inch serving sizes of Noni Fruit Leather, Noni delivers 6024 ORAC units. Noni has more active ingredients compared to cloves, blueberries, apples, or pomegranates.
Benefits of Hawaiian Noni
Scientific articles were written about Noni fruit’s influence on our well-being fifty years ago. In various issues, scientists pointed out that it helps to maintain healthy blood pressure( by lowering sodium levels in the body) and cholesterol levels. Noni fruit is known for its anti-inflammatory effects.
Noni fruit from Hawaii works best alone. It is derived from 100 percent raw whole Noni. Hawaiian Noni Fruit Leather contains all antioxidant power.
Besides this, Noni is proven to be a source to increase energy and improve mood. In the Asian Journal of Medical Sciences was written that “the results of this investigation provide an in vitro rationale for the traditional uses of Noni fruits as a natural remedy for anti-depression and anti-anxiety, as well as improved sense of well-being. This study reports the possible in vitro mechanism responsible for Noni antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects.”
None helps with skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, sunburn, and atopic dermatitis. Happy customers write to Hawaiian Health Omaha about their positive experiences.
Animals are not left behind, either. Noni Bio Bandage helps to treat hot spots on dogs’ and cats’ foot rot. Joint ligament pain can ease with Noni lotions. None Fruit Leather has immune-stimulating and anti-inflammatory abilities, which help to deal with Lyme disease, arthritis, tumors, and more.
Noni is a universal helper
Products from Hawaiian Health Ohana are worth using. Noni fruit from Hawaii work, and they do not have side effects. They are gifts from Nature. If you have problems with your skin or an unbalanced mood or would like to support your immune and cardiovascular systems, Noni fruit products are ready to be on your side. Noni fruit from Hawaii is a gift from nature.
Gedas says
Hello here, I never heard about this fruit. How you did find this information? I wonder if it could help from skin problems?
admin says
Yes, this fruit is from Hawaii. It is far away from continents. I used it personally and I am really impressed how it works. I found them through exibition,bought an sample and pretty soon had an opportunity to try how it works. All the best, Nemira.
ADRIANO DAMIANI says
I would like to know about the address or phone number of a lady from the Haway island’s that has a big farm where she export the NONI roots . Met her sharing a taxi in India, I think her surname is D’Azelio. Please let me know something about . My email address is adamdamia1950@gmail.com. Thanks. Adriano DAMIANI.
Nemira says
Hello there. Here is the link to the website. You will see all contacts.In Hawaii, there are plenty of farms. I wrote about the particular product which is produced in the Steve Frailey’s farm.You can write to them and ask about the lady.You can read more about my story here. All the best.