Limult Coconut
The Tree of Life
The coconut has got to be the most versatile fruit used. Grown on the Palm Tree, every part of the coconut and the tree has virtually got a use and has been used by different countries in different ways. Known as “The Tree of Life” in The Philippines and “The tree of a 1,000 uses” in the Malaya language, coconuts have a history of important uses worldwide.
The coconut is of significant economic importance to top producers.
Here is a selection of the many uses of this exotic fruit tree.
Attempting to list every single use would be impossible however we can give you a taste of just how amazing and functional coconut is
The Coconut Tree
- The Roots – were used to make dyes, used as a toothbrush, mouthwash, and has medicinal value.
- Coconut Leaves – were used in The Maldives as a roofing material for houses, and are used to wrap rice, for cooking, and for storage in The Philippines.
- They have been used to make toys in India, and they are used to make brooms and burnt to ash to make lime.
- Toothpicks and satay skewers have also been made out of the ribs on the leaves.
- Coconut Tree Trunk – used as timber to make houses and boats, in bridge building, furniture, drums, and canoes.
Coconut Water
Commonly drunk in the humid tropics, coconuts all produce water. The younger the fruit, the more water it has.
- A good source of sugar, fibre, antioxidants, proteins, vitamins and minerals makes it a popular sports drink providing energy, hydration, and endurance.
- It helps restore any electrolyte imbalances caused by diarrhea, vomiting and after exercising.
- Emergency infusions may be done with coconut water due to its ability to mix with blood.
- It has antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties.
- It is used to replace lost fluids in cases of influenza, typhoid, malaria, and dissolves kidney stones.
Coconut Oil
With medicinal, nutritional and topical uses and benefits, there are in excess of 100 reasons to have coconut oil in some form in the home. Here is a selection of them. Here we go!
Topical Uses of Coconut Oil
- Natural skin softener and moisturizer.
- Reduces fine lines, puffiness and dark circles under the eyes
- Prevents skin infections.
- Anti-Wrinkle.
- Soothes Sunburn and treats blisters and burns.
- Removes makeup.
- Improves skin tone, elasticity, and age spots.
- Heals itchy skin and stops burning from insect bites including snake bites.
- Lessens varicose vein occurrences.
- Removes head lice.
- Conditions the hair, prevents split-ends and treats dry flaky scalp including dandruff.
- Heals nail fungal conditions.
Medicinal Uses of Coconut Oil
- Eases acid reflux and gives relief in gallbladder disease.
- Stabilizes blood sugar levels and insulin production.
- Kills viruses such as flu and infectious diseases.
- Protects against cancers in the colon, breasts, and digestive tract.
- Protects against intestinal disorders.
- Reduces pain and inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.
- Strengthens the liver.
- Relieves symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
- Soothes earaches when combined with olive oil and garlic.
- Protects against Alzheimer’s disease.
- Improves calcium and magnesium absorption, promoting strong bones.
- Helps stabilize female hormones and prevents hot flushes and vaginal dryness during menopause.
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