(Cocos Nucifera) The Tree of Life: Coconut in Modern Medicine
(Cocos Nucifera) The Tree of Life: Coconut in Modern Medicine
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The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae. It is the only accepted species in
the genus Cocos. The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit,
which, botanically, is a drupe, not a nut.
(Cocos Nucifera)
The Tree of Life
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The coconut provides a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk, and oil that has fed and nourished populations
generations. On many islands coconut is a staple in the diet and provides the majority of the food eaten. Near
population depends on coconut to some degree for their food and their economy. Among these cultures the co
respected history.
Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a "functional food" be
benefits beyond its nutritional content