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Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by PureBulk.com

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE is a dietary supplement by PureBulk.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general wellness and energy, inflammation and joint pain, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 542 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Noni 4:1 extact. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE by PureBulk.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains a single active ingredient: Noni 4:1 extract, a concentrated form of the noni fruit (Morinda citrifolia). The extract is blended with maltodextrin, an inactive filler used to bulk out the powder.

One active ingredient means the formula is straightforward—all the effects and interactions come from noni alone.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Noni product and its label doesn't state a use — see Noni's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We don't have established evidence in our data that noni is effective for the uses it's traditionally claimed to help—asthma, atherosclerosis, athletic performance, burns, cancer, or cardiovascular disease all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean noni doesn't work; it means the research isn't solid enough yet to say whether it does.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Noni

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Noni is generally well tolerated when taken orally in moderate amounts, though high-quality safety studies are limited. The most common side effects are abdominal discomfort and nausea.

The serious concern is rare liver damage—noni has been linked to hepatotoxicity and even liver failure in a small number of previously healthy people, though it's unclear whether noni itself or contaminants in some products were responsible. The product facts also note that noni has traditionally been used to cause abortion and should not be used during pregnancy; there isn't enough safety information for breastfeeding either.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Noni

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Noni.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 543 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, warfarin, phenytoin, ranitidine, or any drugs that stress the liver. All of these have documented moderate interactions with noni, and some carry risk of serious effects like low blood pressure, high potassium, or reduced medication effectiveness.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Noni might appeal to someone looking for a traditional remedy, but its interactions with blood pressure drugs, potassium-regulating medications, seizure drugs, and blood thinners mean it's not a casual add-on. The risk of liver damage, though rare, is also a real consideration.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product, especially if you take any regular medications or have liver concerns.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2013.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE, straight from the product label.

Brand PureBulk.com
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.53 oz.
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2013
DSLD ID 23195
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE by PureBulk.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1300 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
1300 mg
Servings per container
76
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories5 {Calories}--
Total Carbohydrates1.3 g1%
Noni 4:1 extact1300 mg--

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin

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Label statements
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General Statements

Derived from Morinda citrifolia fruit

US Standard Measuring Spoons Spoon Size (level) milligrams 1/4 teaspoon 639 1/2 teaspoon 1279 1 teaspoon 2558

Storage

Storage: Keep dry, cool & dark

Formulation

Free of: sugar, soy, dairy, yeast and gluten.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1300 mg (rounded 1/2 tsp) three times a day, or as directed by physician.

Precautions

Warning: This product is not intended for use by those with a serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women.

Consult your physician before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE by PureBulk.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE by PureBulk.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1300 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container76 Amounts shown are per serving.

Noni 4:1 extact

Interacts with
542 drugs
1300 mg per serving

Noni is a tropical fruit used widely in folk medicine and sold mostly as a juice or supplement, but solid human evidence for its many claimed benefits...

Noni 4:1 extact monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE by PureBulk.com Drug Interactions

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542Drugs
541 Moderate 1 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Noni 4:1 extact8 drug types · 542 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Theoretically, combining noni and ACE inhibitors might increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
Noni juice contains significant amounts of potassium, about 6 mEq/100 mL juice. This may increase the risk for hyperkalemia when used in conjunction with ACE inhibitors, which can also increase potassium levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)

Theoretically, combining noni and ARBs might increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
Noni juice contains significant amounts of potassium, about 6 mEq/100 mL juice. This may increase the risk for hyperkalemia when used in conjunction with ARBs, which can also increase potassium levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, noni may increase the risk of hypotension when used in combination with antihypertensive drugs.
Preliminary clinical research suggests that drinking noni juice can reduce blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
There is concern that noni might cause hepatotoxicity in some patients. Advise patients against combining noni with potentially hepatotoxic drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Theoretically, taking noni fruit juice concomitantly with phenytoin may lower phenytoin levels and increase the risk of seizures.
In one case report, an adult taking phenytoin for partial seizures experienced low serum phenytoin levels while taking noni juice 90-200 mL daily. Serum phenytoin levels increased after decreasing noni juice consumption; similarly, serum phenytoin levels decreased after increasing noni juice consumption. Some researchers believe noni juice may induce cytochrome P450 2C9 enzymes, which would decrease phenytoin levels, but this has not been well studied. Patients may need additional monitoring when starting or stopping noni juice supplementation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Theoretically, combing noni and a potassium-sparing diuretic might increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
Noni juice contains significant amounts of potassium, about 6 mEq/100 mL juice. This may increase the risk for hyperkalemia when used in conjunction with potassium-sparing diuretics, which can also increase potassium levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, taking noni juice concomitantly with warfarin might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin.
In one case, a 41-year-old patient stabilized on warfarin had a decreased international normalized ratio (INR) following consumption of a specific commercial noni juice product (Noni juice 4 Everything). While the patient was still taking noni juice, an increase in warfarin dose did not produce an increase in INR. However, it should be noted that this particular product contained extracts and derivatives from more than 115 components, many of which contained vitamin K. Furthermore, vitamin K was listed as a separate ingredient of the product, suggesting that the product was possibly fortified with vitamin K. It has not been verified that noni fruit alone contains a significant amount of vitamin K or interacts with warfarin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Ranitidine (Zantac)

Taking noni fruit with ranitidine might increase the levels and clinical effects of ranitidine.
Clinical evidence shows that taking an aqueous extract of noni fruit 30 minutes prior to taking a single oral dose of ranitidine can increase the rate of absorption and plasma concentration of ranitidine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE, from the product label.

PureBulk.com

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Name
PureBulk.com
City
Roseburg
State
OR
ZipCode
97471
Phone Number
(541) 679-1500
Web Address
PureBulk.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE by PureBulk.com: Common Questions

Does Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE by PureBulk.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE has a known interaction with 542 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take noni if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No—noni has been traditionally used to cause abortion, so it should not be used during pregnancy. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information available, so it's best avoided then too. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're planning pregnancy or nursing.
What side effects might I experience?
The most common ones are abdominal discomfort and nausea when taken by mouth. Serious liver damage is rare but has been reported in some users; symptoms include signs of liver dysfunction. High-quality safety studies haven't been done, so other effects may occur that we don't yet know about.
Does this actually work for what it claims?
The evidence isn't established in our data for asthma, atherosclerosis, athletic performance, burns, cancer, or cardiovascular disease—we simply don't have reliable research to say whether it helps or not.
Why does this product have so many drug interactions?
Noni is high in potassium and appears to affect how your liver processes certain medications, which is why it interacts with blood pressure drugs, potassium-regulating drugs, seizure medications, and blood thinners. The high medication count reflects how widely those drug classes are prescribed.
What's maltodextrin, and why is it in here?
Maltodextrin is an inactive filler used to bulk out the powder and make it easier to handle and measure. It's not an active ingredient—all the effects come from the noni extract itself.

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The Full Monographs Behind Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) PE's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 16 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Noni 16 references
  1. Mueller BA, Scott MK, Sowinski KM, Prag KA. Noni juice (Morinda citrifolia): hidden potential for hyperkalemia? Am J Kidney Dis 2000;35:310-2. PubMed
  2. Millonig G, Stadlmann S, Vogel W. Herbal hepatotoxicity: acute hepatitis caused by a Noni preparation (Morinda citrifolia). Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2005;17:445-7. PubMed
  3. Stadlbauer V, Fickert P, Lackner C, et al. Hepatotoxicity of NONI juice: report of two cases. World J Gastroenterol 2005;11:4758-60. PubMed
  4. Carr ME, Klotz J, Bergeron M. Coumadin resistance and the vitamin supplement "Noni". Am J Hematol 2004;77:103. PubMed
  5. Jensen CJ, Westendorf J, Wang MY, Wadsworth DP. Noni juice protects the liver. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2006;18:575-7. PubMed
  6. Yuce B, Gulberg V, Diebold J, Gerbes AL. Hepatitis induced by noni juice from morinda citrifolia: a rare cause of hepatotoxicity or the tip of the iceberg? Digestion 2006;73:167-70.
  7. Koch E, Biber A. Treatment of rats with the Pelargonium sidoides extract EPs 7630 has no effect on blood coagulation parameters or on the pharmacokinetics of warfarin. Phytomedicine 2007;14 Suppl 6:40-5. PubMed
  8. Yu EL, Sivagnanam M, Ellis L, Huang JS. Acute hepatotoxicity after ingestion of Morinda citrifolia (noni berry) juice in a 14-year-old boy. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2011;52:222-4.
  9. Stadlbauer V, Weiss S, Payer F, Stauber RE. Herbal does not at all mean innocuous: the sixth case of hepatotoxicity associated with morinda citrifolia (noni). Am J Gastroenterol 2008;103:2406-7. PubMed
  10. López-Cepero Andrada JM, Lerma Castilla S, Fernández Olvera MD, Amaya Vidal A. [Hepatotoxicity caused by a noni (Morinda citrifolia) preparation]. [Article in Spanish] Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2007;99:179-81.
  11. Nima S, Kasiwong S, Ridtitid W, et al. Gastrokinetic activity of Morinda citrifolia aqueous fruit extract and its possible mechanism of action in human and rat models. J Ethnopharmacol. 2012;142(2):354-61. PubMed
  12. Issell, B. F., Gotay, C. C., Pagano, I., and Franke, A. A. Using quality of life measures in a Phase I clinical trial of noni in patients with advanced cancer to select a Phase II dose. J.Diet.Suppl 2009;6(4):347-359. PubMed
  13. Palu AK, Santiago RA West B Kaluhiokalani N Jensen J. The Effects of Morillda citrifolia L. Noni on High Blood Pressure: A Mechanistic Investigation and Case Study. ACS SYMPOSIUM SERIES 993 2008;
  14. Jiménez-Encarnación E, Ríos G, Muñoz-Mirabal A, Vilá LM. Euforia-induced acute hepatitis in a patient with scleroderma. BMJ Case Rep 2012;2012. PubMed
  15. Bussmann RW, Hennig L, Giannis A, Ortwein J, Kutchan TM, Feng X. Anthraquinone Content in Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.). Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:208378.
  16. Yu-Chan Kang, Ming-Hong Chen, Shung-Lon Lai. Potentially Unsafe Herb-drug Interactions Between a Commercial Product of Noni Juice and Phenytoin- A Case Report. Acta Neurol Taiwan. 2015 Jun;24(2):43-6.

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