Scopoletin – The Secret Behind Noni’s Hypertensive Properties

Scopoletin belongs to the group of compounds called coumarins. It is a natural substance found in numerous plants and isolated  in noni extract  in 1993.Some research studies have highlighted it to inhibit the growth of E. coli in the gut and also have antibacterial activity on K. pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, H. influenzae . In addition Scopoletin has been found valuable in treating asthma and have demonstrated anti inflammatory effect.

But Scopoletin has gained much of the attention as Noni’s one of the health promoting agent. It acts synergistically to contribute to Noni’s adaptogenic effect and modify blood pressure. That is if the blood pressure is too high it will lower it, if too low it will raise it. 

High blood pressure or hypertension is one of the most common reasons for people to visit doctors. Hypertension is not a disease but an indicator of hidden disease that may prompt strokes and heart attack. But to get rid of the lifelong medication, maintain a good cardio health, noni is of incredible help.

Regardless of having noteworthy data, some people have expressed concern about the role of noni’s scopoletin in hypertension.

 

 The truth of the matter is scopoletin teams up with xeronine to achieve the desired results. It helps in dilation of the constricted blood vessel leading to less wear and tear of the heart. It helps in the sick and damaged cell to regain normal function and lead to more healthy blood pressure levels.