Despite having an unpleasant smell and taste, Noni fruit is much sought after by society. It is said that as a traditional medicine, mengkudu has many properties that can cure various conditions.
But medically the benefits of fruit that has the Latin name morinda citrifolia is still in doubt. Further research is needed to establish its validity.
Noni Plant
Noni plants are native to Indonesia of the coffee-copies. Noni can grow in the lowlands up to a height of 1,500 meters above sea level.
Noni stem is not so big but the height can reach 3-8 meters. The leaves are green with a length of 20-40 cm and a width of 7-15 cm.Buahnya shaped green shiny. Mengkudu much maintained in plantations and home yards.
Noni has efficacy to treat hypertension, remove the scales on the feet, jaundice, abdominal pain, fever, cough and influenza.