[Hepatoxic effect of a noni juice consumption--a case report]

Przegl Lek. 2013;70(8):690-2.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Noni juice of an Indian mulberry fruit has recently become a very popular remedy for several diseases. The paper presents the case of hepatotoxic action of Noni juice in a previously healthy 55-years old female patient. After symptomatic therapy and cessation of exposure to the juice all symptoms dissapeared.

Conclusions: 1. Indian mulberry formulations may, in some cases, lead to liver toxicity. 2. Treatment consists of cessation of exposure to preparations containing Indian mulberry fruits and a symptomatic therapy. 3 There is an urgent need to examine the therapeutic and toxic effects of commonly used herbal specifics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Beverages / toxicity*
  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Hepatitis / diagnosis*
  • Hepatitis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Jaundice / chemically induced*
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver / drug effects*
  • Liver / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Morinda / toxicity*
  • Ultrasonography