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Vietnam · Đà Nẵng · Hòa Vang| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
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Morinda citrifolia |
July: Fruits begin to ripen, the plant continues active growth.
Fruits edible but have a strong odor. Used for over 2000 years in Polynesian, Indian, and Thai medicine.. Applied to boost immunity, treat inflammation and skin conditions..
Evergreen tree or shrub growing in tropical regions.. Fruits are oval, whitish-yellow, with a strong unpleasant smell when ripe..
Harvesting ripe fruits by hand when they become soft and nearly translucent. Using gloves due to the strong smell and fruit slime.
Only harvest fully ripe fruits – unripe ones can be bitter.. Best harvested in the morning before they start fermenting in the heat..
Fruits are most often processed into juice or paste.. Fruits are washed and fermented or soaked for several days before use.. Used in traditional medicine and drinks.
Fermented noni juice (Fermenting fresh fruits in a glass container)
Bitter taste, strong smell, used for health purposes
Bitter taste, strong smell, used for health purposes
1. Wash ripe noni fruits.
2. Place in a glass jar and cover with cloth.
3. Let ferment for 2–4 weeks in a warm place.
4. Strain and store the juice in the fridge.
2. Place in a glass jar and cover with cloth.
3. Let ferment for 2–4 weeks in a warm place.
4. Strain and store the juice in the fridge.