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For far too long, people have missed out on the multifarious benefits of coconut. Regular users of coconut and coconut oil will readily vouch for its healing and nourishing properties. Coconut is Nature’s medicine cabinet, effective as a natural anti viral and anti microbial. Coconut oil has been found to be extremely good in addressing problems relating to ringworm, Candida thrush and parasites that can cause intestinal infections such as giardiasis.

Health Properties Of coconut

Coconut oil cleanse the ultimate body in all the structure of the medium chain fatty acids, which include capric acid, caprylic acid and lauric acid, all making up over 60 percent of the oil.

Medium chain fatty acids are very special as they boost your immune system and stimulate your body’s metabolism in a healthy manner.

Benefits of using coconut

Coconut flesh is high in fiber and therefore helps in reducing constipation and other gastro-intestinal problems.

It is a rich source of simple sugar and calories, which aids in weight gain and therefore used for muscle building in thin and emaciated people.

It is also high in vitamins and minerals, which is essential for healthy growth in children.

It helps the absorption of calcium and magnesium and in turn makes bone strong.

It also volume to vegetables, when grated and used and imparts its own oils while cooking giving a unique flavor.

Medicinal milk

This is made by blending scarped coconut with water or milk and them sieving it through a muslin cloth. It is a rich white color liquid and has a sweet flavor. The richness and the sweetness come from the oils and sugar present in the coconut.

According to ayurveda coconut milk has very medicinal properties. It is a good laxative and helps heal mouth ulcers. The quantity varies from individual to individual and therefore one needs to consult a doctor to prescribe the correct dosage.

Healing Oil

Coconut oil is used commonly in cooking in southern India. It is a rich source of medium chain triglycerides.

It improves the skin complexion and hair texture

It has a beneficial effect in ketogenic diets and is helpful during epilepsy.

It helps in treating skin problems like eczema, burns and wounds.

Magic Powder

Desiccated coconut is made by mechanically air drying the scrapped fresh coconut. The best advantage of dried coconut is its shell life. It is easy-to-carry and store and is commonly used to make cakes, chocolates and sweets.

Wholesome water

Coconut water is a natural diuretic, which is used to flush out kidney stones.

It helps to maintain the body temperature due to its cooling properties.

It also helps in clearing urinary tract infections, stomach disorders and in some cases has shown beneficial effects in reducing intestinal worms

It helps maintain electrolyte balance and is therefore very good during pre-menstrual period, dehydration, physical activities and post surgeries.

It prevents prickly heat and summer boils and soothes rashes caused by small pox, chicken pox and measles.

The presence of saline and albumen makes it a good drink during cholera.

It is an excellent tonic for the old and sick.

Storage advice

Store whole fresh coconut in the refrigerator and try and use it within a week’s time

Shredded fresh coconut needs to be stored in an airtight container to retain the moisture and needs to be used within 24 hours.

Desiccated coconut is dehydrated and hence can be stored for a month in a cool dry place.

Coconut milk should be used immediately whereas coconut water can be consumed within 12 hours of opening.