Coconut uses and functions

Virtually every part of the coconut palm has some resourceful uses to humans
Some Bi products of coconut

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-Coconut water Use to provide potassium, and may be used as a rehydrating fluid.

-Coir used as rope mats ,use to pot plants and caulking for boats

- Coconut oil Process to get oil used for cooking, cosmetics, and massage and hair oils.
-Copra This is often referred to as the meat in the dried from which the oils is extracted.

- Leaves These provides material for hats , table mat, decoration for buildings and roofing.

-The stiff leaflet midribs can be used to make cooking skewers, kindling arrows, or are bound into bundles, brooms and brushes.

-Palm wood comes from the trunk and is now being used as an ecologically-sound substitute for endangered hardwoods. Used for furniture and specialized construction such as (Manila's Coconut Palace)
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- The trunk is used to form drums, containers, or even small canoes.

-The husk and shells can be used for fuel and are a good source of charcoal.

-Dried husks are sawed off at the top for brushes used to buff floors in some countries. In the Philippines, it is known as "bunot", and in Jamaica it is simply called "coconut brush

- The roots are used as a dye, a mouthwash, and a medicine for dysentery. "

Coconut plays an important part in the culture of many countries .In some countries no ritual is complete without the inclusion of coconut.
Once mistakenly believed to be unhealthy because of its high saturated fat content, it is now known that the fat in coconut oil is a unique and different from most all other fats and possesses many health giving properties. It is now gaining long overdue recognition as a nutritious health food.

Nutrition facts
Iron
Saturated fats.
Omega 6 fatty acids
Vitamin E, K
Choline
Phytosteriods

According to the Coconut Research Centre, coconut has been acclaimed in medieval times and in recent times as a healing product that can help in the healing of or give some relief to individuals who suffer from the following illnesses.

-Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.

- Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.

-Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.

-Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.

- Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.

-Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.

-Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

-Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.

-Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.

-Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.

-Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.

-Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.

- Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.

-Helps protect against osteoporosis.

-Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.

- Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.

- Improves digestion and bowel function.

-Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.

-Reduces inflammation.

- Supports tissue healing and repair.

-Supports and aids immune system function.

-Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.

-Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.

- Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.

-Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

-Functions as a protective antioxidant.

-Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.

-Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do.

-Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.

-Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.

-Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).

-Reduces epileptic seizures.

-Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.

-Dissolves kidney stones.

-Helps prevent liver disease
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-Is lower in calories than all other fats.

-Supports thyroid function.

-Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.

- Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.

-Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.

-Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.
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Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis
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-Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.

-Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.

-Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.

-Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.

-Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

-Helps control dandruff.

-Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do?

-Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.

-Is completely non-toxic to humans.

However accurate is the information above it is for you to prove it, but the fact that cannot be disputed is, coconut has been used in a number of recipes to create dishes of delight and coconut ranks tall in the category of dessert. One of the most popular desserts is the coconut pie. Give someone a coconut pie and you will be remembered for life,