The rich volcanic soil of our plantations, combines with the clean
air and pure water of Borneo to provide the perfect environment
in which to grow nutrient-rich noni fruit.
Noni (botanically known as Morinda Citrifolia) is a
shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family. The plant
is native to Southeast Asia but has been introduced far
afield, throughout India and into the Pacific islands as
far as Tahiti. Noni grows in shady forests (making it
ideal for Balung Plantation), as well as on open rocky
or sandy shores. It reaches maturity in about 18 months
and then yields between 4-8 kg of fruit every month
throughout the year. It is tolerant of saline soils,
drought conditions, and secondary soils. The fruit has a pungent odour when ripe, and is
therefore sometimes known as cheese fruit. It is in oval
shape and reaches 4-7 cm in size. At first green, the
fruit (which contains many seeds) turns yellow then
almost white as it ripens. Despite its strong smell and
bitter taste, the fruit is nevertheless eaten as a
famine food and, in some Pacific islands, even a staple,
either raw or cooked. Southeast Asians and Australian
Aborigines consume the fruit raw with salt or cook it
with curry. The seeds are edible when roasted. Traditionally, the
fruit has been used for diabetes, halitosis,
hemorrhoids, tumours, tuberculosis, high blood pressure
and as a tonic for overall health and energy. The leaves
have been ingested in remedies for arthritis, digestive
problems, parasites, and dysentery. Topically, the
leaves, fruit, and roots are used in poultices for
arthritis and joint pain, for headaches, burns and
lesions, poisonous bites and to diminish signs of aging. Noni is used by some
cancer patients for its anti-cancer and tumor-reducing
possibilities. Some sufferers from immune-compromised
diseases such as AIDS and chronic fatigue syndrome use
noni to boost the function of the immune system. People with diabetes
and hypoglycemia have reported that noni helps stabilise
blood sugar levels. Suffers of arthritis, joint pain,
and inflammatory conditions have used noni. Other uses
include as a sedative, painkiller, sleeping aid, removal
of intestinal parasites, cleansing the digestive tract
and improving digestion, and for weight control. It is
used as a general health tonic to improve energy, build
up resistance and to slow the effects of aging. Noni is
also used for asthma; for digestive disorders including
ulcers; irritable bowel syndrome; constipation and
diarrhea, as well as fibromyalgia, a condition
characterised by fatigue and chronic pain.
The Balung Arenga Pinnata Syrup act
as the perfect sweetener and flavor stimulant for cakes,
pastries, pancakes, toast, sandwiches, cereals, beverages,
fruit juices, dessert toppings and many other uses.
The consumption of sugar made from the fruit of the Arenga
pinnata is a traditional and homeopathic remedy, believed
to revitalise the body. Balung Arenga Pinnata Syrup is an
excellent natural sugar substitute, and is completely free
of chemicals or preservatives. It is the perfect sweetener
and flavor stimulant for cakes, pastries, pancakes, toast,
sandwiches, cereals, beverages, fruit juices and dessert
toppings. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of preparation,
but once opened, it must be refrigerated.
Misai Kucing Herbal Tea -
Our special tea begins with the island of Borneo itself. Its clean
air, pure water and the rich volcanic soil of our estate create the
perfect environment for a plant which has been used as a folk
medicine for many centuries.Misai Kucing herbal tea is traditionally used for kidney
bladder stones, liver, gallbladder, diabetic problems and urinary
tract infections as it has a mild diuretic action which is useful
for flushing the kidneys and urinary tracts. It is also used to
reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure. It is also taken for
rheumatism and gout, although its effectiveness for these problems
has not been scientifically verified. Researchers have found it
to be mildly antiseptic as well. Grown in the rich volcanic soil of North Borneo
(Sabah, Malaysia), the Balung Misai Kucing Tea Plant which is enjoyed
throughout South East Asia which boosts and enhances one's well
being.