Review about chemical constituents and pharmacological of Morinda citrifolia L. (Rubiaceae)

Abstract

Herbs from nature are being widely used in healing and in traditional medicine
in Vietnam and in many other countries around the world. In which Nhau (Morinda
citrifolia L. Rubiaceae family) is known as a familiar medicinal herb of Southeast Asia and
Australia. In this paper, the research team considers the chemical composition in parts of
M. citrifolia such as leaves, fruits, seeds, roots, bark with therapeutic effects such as antiinflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, vascular
protector, cardioprotective, skin and bone regeneration, hypoglycemic, neuroprotective. At
the same time, learn the mechanisms of testing the action of compounds on the body to
apply to find cures for diseases. Based on published data and scientific studies, Nhau is
really a potential medicinal plant because of the variety of chemical components and
biological activities that this medicinal herb brings. With the above research results, it will
be the foundation and premise for further studies on isolating active of M. citrifolia in the
future.