Noni: The Complete Guide for Consumers And Growers [Paperback]

Scot C. Nelson (Author), Craig R. Elevitch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 7, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0970254466 | ISBN-13: 978-0970254467

Noni: The Complete Guide for Consumers and Growers, is a full-color, how-to guide into the world of the tropical healing plant known as noni (Morinda citrifolia).

The book shows you

* how to get the best value in noni products
* the chemical basis for potential medicinal applications
* the most recent knowledge about noni chemistry
* what you need to know to make nutrition-related decisions about noni
* how to make your own noni juice
* the history and origins of noni in the Pacific
* where to find noni trees when traveling in the Pacific
* recipes that incorporate noni
* noni first aid tips
* where and how to grow noni trees
* about prevention and control of horticultural pests and diseases

Editorial Reviews

Review

Clearly written, accessible, and informative...belongs in the personal libraries of individuals interested in consuming and/or growing noni. -- Dr. Nina L. Etkin, Department of Anthropology, Pacific Center for Infectious Diseases–Medical School, and Associate Editor, Pharmaceutical Biology, University of Hawai‘i

Finally, a book on noni written for the general public, but based on current scientific research! Provides authoritative, readable information. -- Eileen Herring, Agriculture Librarian, University of Hawai‘i, Manoa

About the Author

Scot C. Nelson, PhD works in Hawai‘i as a university botanist and plant pathologist, where he is involved in noni research and education. He began his work with noni in 1998 and since then has conducted several noni workshops in the Pacific, authored a number of horticultural and botanical reference articles about noni, and produced the popular Noni Website. Scot has served as a consultant for noni growers and noni producers, wholesalers and retailers throughout the world.

Craig R. Elevitch is an agroforestry specialist based in Hawai‘i. Since 1989, he has worked in agroforestry design, management, and education. His publications focus on multipurpose trees that have economic, environmental, and cultural significance. Craig is editor of Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands: Their Culture, Environment, and Use (2006), The Overstory Book: Cultivating Connections with Trees (2004), and co-author of Growing Koa: A Hawaiian Legacy Tree (2003).

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Permanent Agriculture Resources (August 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970254466
• ISBN-13: 978-0970254467
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,194,323 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Leading Authority on Noni, October 5, 2006

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E. J. Eckles "DrPostman" (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Noni: The Complete Guide for Consumers And Growers (Paperback)

Excellent work from the best expert of Noni in the
Pacific, perhaps in the world. If you want a
comprehensive book on Noni look no further. A good
read.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars light weight, November 4, 2009

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This review is from: Noni: The Complete Guide for Consumers And Growers (Paperback)

This thin book contains little new information that is not currently available on the internet or through promoters of Noni. In fact web search provides a richer set of information which is more current. This is a popularizing volume and not designed to meet the needs of someone seriously exploring this latest push through the MLM community.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars State of the art publication on noni, October 16, 2006

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J. B. Friday "Extension forester, University ... (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Noni: The Complete Guide for Consumers And Growers (Paperback)

Noni has been the subject of many fantastic claims. In this book, Nelson and Elevitch have clearly set out what is scientifically documented and what is folklore and have pointed out areas where sciece may yet catch up with traditional knowlege. The book is also beautifully illustrated with hundreds of photos from Hawaii and the Pacific by the authors.