The bark of the great morinda produces a brownish-purplish dye for batik-making.

Bottle gourd plants, ironwood, sea hibiscus and mangroves are common nearby, while great morinda and coconut palm are rare.

But it is not known for certain if noni was the cause.

More evidence is needed to rate noni for these uses.

Noni was not about to let her off the hook.

However, the effectiveness of noni for these uses has not been proven.

It's also best to avoid noni if you are breast-feeding.

Not enough is known about the safety of taking noni during breast-feeding.

"You were very good with that little girl Noni."

If Noni was equally stubborn, then there were fireworks ahead.

"I think Noni might need a little extra police persuasion.

Noni rolled her eyes, as though the answer was almost too boring to mention.

"Noni, do you remember the night we talked to you?"

Historically, noni was used to make a red or yellow dye for clothing.

Do not take noni if you are taking a medication that can harm the liver.

Taking some "water pills" along with noni might cause too much potassium to be in the body.

Noni had begun the next drawing in her series of alien atrocities.

Noni put down her crayon and gave a weary sigh.

At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for noni.

Noni sat with head ducked, hands in her lap.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Don't take noni if you are pregnant.

Historically, noni has been used to cause abortions.

Don't use noni if you have kidney problems.

Avoid using noni if you have liver disease.

Noni picked up a black crayon and drew a bird above the exploding man.

Noni is sometimes applied to the skin.

Liver disease: Noni has been linked to several cases of liver damage.