Morinda officinalis explained

Morinda officinalis should not be confused with Morinda citrifolia.

Morinda officinalis, also known as Indian mulberry, is a plant in the genus Morinda.

Medicinal uses

The root of M. officinalis is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It was first described in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing.^[1] In TCM it is indicated in the case of kidney yang deficiency and associated impotence, weak tendons and bones, presence of wind and dampness.^[2]

Known compounds include morindin.^[3]

Various nominal

It is known as ba kich in Vietnamese.

Notes and References

1. "Essentials of Chinese Materia Medica and Medical Formulas" page 345 https://books.google.dk/books?isbn=0128127236
2. Web site: Herbal Glossary : Radix Morindae Officinalis.
3. Web site: Morindin . 2017-09-18 . 2018-02-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180205001354/http://phyproof.phytolab.de/morindin.html . dead .