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TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING: Morinda citrifolia AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
Abstract
Medicinal plants have been used since ancient times as medicines for the treatment of a wide range of
diseases. Morinda citrifolia L (Noni) has been used in folk remedies by Polynesians for over 2000 years, and
is reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects, including effects against headache, fever, arthritis,
gingivitis, respiratory disorders, infections, tuberculosis and diabetes, it is commonly used as herbal
medicines and cosmetics. This study aimed to map the research undertaken, analyzing the potential and the
evolution of technological capabilities through the translated patent applications with regard to the
Moringa. Prospecting was carried out in the European Patent Office, in the database of World Intellectual
Property Organization, in the database of United States Patent and Trademark Office and in the database of
Instituto Nacional de Propriedade Intelectual of the Brazil. The international classification most abundant is
the subsection A61 and especially in subclass A61K, followed by A61P and A61Q. Among the main
depositors are the United States and Japain. The data show a promising area, with growth of relevant
patents
Paper Details
PaperID: p. 022-031
Author's Name: Mairim Russo Serafini, Gabriel Francisco da Silva, Adriano Antunes de Souza Araujo
Volume: Volume 1
Issues: Volume 1
Keywords: Morinda citrifolia L.; technological forecasting; pharmaceutical industry
Year: 2011
Month: September
Pages: 22-31