GERIATRIC HEALTH CARE THROUGH NUTRACEUTICALS OF MORINDA CITRIFOLIA L.: A REVIEW

Abstract

Ageing (Jara) is a natural process and an inevitable phenomenon in life. Ageing not only brings about a continued generalized involution of the biosystem, it also predisposes in aged individual to set of diseases and disorder warranting special medical care. Problems of geriatric age group health problems are joint problems, impairment of special senses, cardio vascular disease, hypothermia, cancer, prostate enlargement, diabetes & accidental falls psychological problems. Noni is the common name for Morinda citrifolia L and is also called Indian Mulberry. Morinda species has been described in Ayurveda as the name of Akshiki phala, Ashyuka and also used in folk remedies by traditionally for over 2000 years, and is reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects, including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, antihelmin, analgesic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, and immune enhancing effects. The aim of this study is to explore the importance of Morinda citrifolia to reveal the nutritional and medicinal value of the Noni plant, and to summarize scientific evidence that supports it geriatric health care through its neutraceuticals such as vit C, flavanoids, tannins and antioxidants.