Morinda Citrifolia is assumed to have originated in Southeast Asia and was distributed throughout the Pacific islands by natural and man-made means. It is believed that approximately 2000 years ago, ancient people of French Polynesia brought the NONI plant with them as a source of food and medicine whenthey colonized the islands of the South Pacific. NONI, commonly known as Indian Mulberry (in India) was considered a sacred plant in Ayurveda and is mentioned in ancient texts as Ashyuka, which is Sanskrit for “longevity.” NONI was noted to be a balancing agent, stabilizing the body in perfect health. During World War II, U.S. soldiers based on Polynesian islands were instructed in their field manual that noni was recognized as a safe food staple to sustain their strength. Today, millions the world over are discovering the health balancing properties of this once- hidden island secret.