Cook Island Noni Leaf vs Origanum Minutiflorum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cook Island Noni Leaf

Morinda citrifolia subsp. citrifolia

Antimicrobial

Origanum Minutiflorum

Origanum minutiflorum

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Cook Island Noni Leaf

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Origanum Minutiflorum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Noni variety from Cook Islands used in traditional Pacific medicine for infectious diseases and inflammation.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

Active Compounds

proxeronine, damnacanthal, rutin, ursolic acid

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Traditional Uses

traditional medicine for infection, anti-inflammatory treatment, tropical disease remedy

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

30-60ml juice or 500mg extract daily

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

Contraindications

kidney disease, liver disease

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Side Effects

unpleasant taste, hepatotoxicity rare

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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