Evidence supporting the use of: Morinda (unspecified)
For the health condition: Cough (spastic)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Morinda spp., particularly Morinda citrifolia (commonly known as noni), has a history of use in traditional medicine systems across Asia and the Pacific Islands. In ethnobotanical records, parts of the Morinda plant—most notably the fruit and leaves—have been used for respiratory ailments including coughs and asthma-like symptoms, which may encompass spastic cough. Preparations often involve decoctions or infusions administered orally. However, these uses are primarily based on traditional knowledge and anecdotal evidence rather than systematic scientific evaluation.
There is a paucity of clinical or preclinical studies specifically evaluating Morinda for the treatment of spastic cough. Some laboratory investigations have noted anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of Morinda extracts, but these effects have not been directly tied to cough suppression or antitussive actions in robust studies. The available evidence supporting Morinda’s use for spastic cough is therefore limited to traditional practice, with little to no scientific validation. As such, while historical use exists, the evidence level is low and there is a clear need for more rigorous research to substantiate any therapeutic claims for this indication.
Other ingredients used for Cough (spastic)
aloe veraalpha-pinene
apple
waterhyssop
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta-pinene
black cumin
black currant
black pepper
Indian frankincense
cat's claw
chen pi
Chinese salvia root
cinnamon
clove
cowage seed
turmeric
elderberry
garlic bulb
ginger
glehnia root
grape
greek mountain tea
onion
green tea
heartwood
Indian tinospora
jujube
lemon
licorice root
lovage
nettle
ophiopogon root
orange
pear
platycodon root
plum fruit
pomegranate
spearmint leaf
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
zhejiang fritillary
zinc
sarsaparilla
boneset
mullein
tangerine
hyssop
atractylodes
lobelia
capsicum
Indian bael
malabar nut
alpinia galangal
hedychium spicatum
inula racemosa
anise
pistacia integerrima gall
punarnava
prickly ash
fritillaria
yerba santa
elecampane
coltsfoot
juniper berries
dodder
sweet flag
eucalyptus
abies spectabilis
horehound
soursop
Alcohol
Aralia
Agastache
Anamarrhena
Alpha-terpineol
Ambergris
acacia
Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Albizia
Aconite
Asafoetida
Andrographolide
Aerva lanata
Asam gelugor
Andrographis
Allyl Sulfide
Adenophora
Allium tuberosum
Aniseed myrtle
Asarum sieboldii
Alantolactone
Atractylone
Black Seed
Bayleaf
Baccharoides anthelmintica
black salt
Buddha's Hand
Borage
Balloon Flower
Belamcanda
Bergenia
Cnidium
Cactus
Citron
Citrus
Cineole
Capsaicin
Cistus
Cubeb
Cowslip
Calamus
Cyanthillium cinereum
Cinnamaldehyde
Costus
Chekiang Fritillary
Chondrus
Dragonhead
Diterpenes
Dichrostachys glomerata
Echinacea
Ephedrine
Fernbush
Flavoglycosides
Galangal
Ivy
Poppy
Other health conditions supported by Morinda (unspecified)
Abdominal PainAcne
Anemia
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bedwetting
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Eczema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever