5 Potential of Morinda ( Morinda citrifolia L . ) Products as Alternative to Chemicaladditives in Poultry Diets (original) (raw)

Morinda (Morinda citrifolia), is a very important shrub of the family Rubiaceae native to India, but widely distributed from South-Eastern Asia to Australia [1, 2, 3]. It is also known as great morinda, nonu, Indian mulberry, and mengkudu in Malaysia, nhaut in Southeast Asia, painkiller bush or cheese fruit in Caribbean andcanary wood in Australia [4].The tree thrives wellon saline, acidic and alkaline soils [2]. Despite its strong smell, Morindafruit may be used as food during periods of famine or as staple food in some cultures [5]. In addition to its food uses, the fruit is known for its medicinal properties [4]. A wide range of Morinda products including fruit juice and powder (from ripe or unripe fruits), lotions, soaps, oil (from seeds), leaf powder (for encapsulation of pills) are now popular in the market. Extracts from Morinda bark and roots areimportantdyes in the textile industry [6]. Several biological compounds identified in different plant parts [7] have antimicrobial,...