Noni Fruit: A Powerful Natural Remedy for Enhancing Wound Healing and Skin Repair
Morinda citrifolia scientifically known as noni fruit has received significant attention in recent years due to its supposed health benefits, particularly in relation to wound healing and skin repair.This tropical fruit found in Southeast Asia and Australasia is rich in bioactive elements like anthraquinones, flavonoids, and vitamins that are integral to its therapeutic attributes.Noni fruit facilitates wound healing through several mechanisms including its anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant effects, and the promotion of collagen synthesis.Studies have shown that applying noni extracts can improve cellular proliferation and migration, which are critical for effective tissue regeneration.Furthermore, the antimicrobial effects of this fruit may assist in preventing infections in wounds thereby enhancing the healing process.Clinical investigations have indicated favorable results related to the use of noni fruit in the treatment of various dermatological issues and in facilitating quicker recovery from injuries.This abstract intends to summarize the latest understanding of the biochemical properties of noni fruit and their impact on improving wound healing and skin repair while also examining potential clinical applications.
Authors
- N. D. Das
- Chufru Mog Chaudhury
- Vivek Jyoti Das
Institutions
- National Institute of Technology Agartala (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.47583/ijpsrr.2024.v84i11.008
- Primary Topic
- Morinda citrifolia extract uses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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