Natural Herb Teas That Are Good For You And The Environment. Noni is the common name for Morinda citrifolia, a plant native to Polynesia, especially Tahiti and Hawaii. The leaves, stems and roots have all been used by Polynesian "Kahuna", or traditional healers, for up to 2,000 years in foods and beverages. Noni is a small, blossoming shrub with leaves that can reach up to a foot in length. It grows an irregular, lumpy, egg-shaped fruit several inches long over much of the year. The ripe fruit has a strong, pungent odor. The seeds float due to inner air chambers and can withstand prolonged exposure to salt water. Noni is believed to have spread to Asia, Australia and the Americans initially by floating seeds on ocean currents and later by Polynesian traders and settlers. Modern research has identified several important and beneficial nutritional compounds in Noni. Our Noni Tea is made from the whole plant.