Coconut tree benefits and uses; from a food source to a source of medicine

Coconut trees are some of most exotic and healthy plants in world. Every part of a coconut tree can be useful and nutritious. Most people just drink milk and eat flesh of coconut fruit, but t many might be aware of how its leaves and barks have many beneficial effects too. Here are all uses of a coconut tree and its parts. 

All uses of a coconut tree and its many parts

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fruit

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This is most obvious use of a coconut fruit that most people kw about. Once hard shell of fruit has been cracked open, you can drink water inside fruit. inner flesh of coconut also makes for a delicious treat. coconut fruit is t just delicious but it is also highly healthy.

water and flesh of a coconut fruit are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. ditionally, one can also create milk out of a coconut fruit by grinding fruit with some water. Coconut milk is highly popular in several Asian countries and is often used as a cooking ingredient and dairy milk alternative. Many also use milk of a coconut fruit as a natural hair conditioner. 

oil

Coconut trees are also rich in oil that is frequently used in cooking for its unique and strong flavour. Coconut oil is especially popular in south India and is often used as primary cooking oil in that area. oil is also used as an alternative for butter.

However, various studies have found out that coconut oil has a high concentration of saturated fat content. So it is t considered to be healthiest cooking oil available. Coconut oil can also be used as a hair conditioner and is often sold as hair oil in many countries, including India. 

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Shells

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leftover shells of a coconut fruit also have ir uses. shells can be used as natural makeshift bowls. Many cultures also use coconut shells to create amazing art and even use m to make children's toys. 

Husks

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husk and fibres of a coconut three are highly durable and can be used to craft several useful items. Coconut husks can be used to make scrubbers for cleaning and can be used by artists as a craft material. One of main uses of coconut husk is making of ropes. Ropes me by coconut husks are highly durable and strong. 

leaves and sticks

leaves of a coconut tree are massive and are also rar durable. y are very useful for making thatched roofs and walls. In fact, many south Indian tribes still use coconut leaves to build ir houses. sticks and branches of tree can be used to create brooms. 

wood and flowers

wood of a coconut tree is amazing for a campfire. All parts of a coconut tree can be used as fuel for a fire. flowers of tree are often used for medicinal purposes, especially in ayurvedic medicine. 

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