Morinda citrifolia（Noni）：A literature review and recent advances in Noni research

Morinda citrifolia L(Noni) has been used in folk remedies by Polynesians for over 2000 years,and is reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects,including antibacterial,antiviral,antifungal,antitumor,antihelmin,analgesic,hypotensive,anti-inflammatory,and immune enhancing effects.In order to reveal the nutritional and medicinal value of the Noni plant,and to summarize scientific evidence that supports the Polynesians' claim,a literature review and recent advances in Noni research is given below.