Morinda coreia Medicinal Uses

In this article we will discuss about the Morinda coreia :- common name, scientific name, medicinal uses and photos.

Common name

• English: Morinda tree, Indian mulberry
• Tamil: Nuna
• Hindi: Achi
• Kannada: Maddi mara
• Marathi: Aseti
• Telugu: Maddi
• Malayalam: Manjanathi

Scientific name

• Name: Morinda coreia Buch.-Ham.
• Family: Rubiaceae (Coffee family)
• Synonyms: Morinda pubescens, Morinda tinctoria, Morinda exserta

Morinda coreia Medicinal Uses

• The plant used for rheumatic disease The fresh fruit is eaten as a laxative to cure flatulence and indigestion.
• Plant leaves were boiled with water to cure parasites.
• The leaves used to treat join the broken bone.

Other Uses

• The morindone (red dye) obtain from root of the tree
• The dye is used for colouring linen and woollen goods