Although Morinda citrifolia is known. as the Indian mulberry or Och in India, Mengkudo in Malaysia, Ba ji tian in China, Nhau in Southeast Asia, Painkiller bush in the Caribbean, Cheese fruit in Australia, and Nono in Tahiti, it is most commonly known today by the name ancient Hawaiian healers gave it, which is simply Noni. Morinda citrifolia was historically used to treat conditions that affected the respiratory, digestive, nervous, regenerate damaged cells, inhibit tumor growth and immune systems. It was also used to treat joint, skin, and skeletal problems.
an alternative name for Indian mulberry