(Cocos Nucifera) The Tree of Life: Coconut in Modern Medicine

Coconut
Fruit
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.
Coconut tree is a plant that belon

Arecaceae. There are over 150 sp
can be found in 80 different coun
world. Coconut tree grows only in
plant live on the sandy soil, requi
regular rainfalls. Coconut tree do
temperatures and low percent of
plants are prone to insect attacks
The scientific name for coconut is Cocos nucifera. Early Spanish production of fruit worth of hundr
explorers called it coco, which means "monkey face" because the Coconut is important part of hum
three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resembles the head and contains valuable vitamins and m
coconuts are used in the product
face of a monkey. Nucifera means "nut-bearing. Coconut In items, in the construction industr
Modern Medicine
beauty products and as a fuel.
(Cocos Nucifera)
The Tree of Life
Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in

treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical
journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a
wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:
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.
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.
Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema,

and dermatitis.
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 from 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.
See Research to read some of the published studies

regarding the above mentioned uses of coconut
products.
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

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Coconut

Coconut tree is a plant that belon

Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in

Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles,

Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections,

Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm,

Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other

Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.

Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and

Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients

Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood

Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of

Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.

Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks

Reduces problems associated with malabsorption

Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and

Helps protect against osteoporosis.

Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder

Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease,

Improves digestion and bowel function.

Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.

Supports tissue healing and repair.

Supports and aids immune system function.

Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other

Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing

Protects arteries from injury that causes

Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

Functions as a protective antioxidant.

Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals

Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like

Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and

protects them from oxidation.

Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic

Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder

Dissolves kidney stones.

Helps prevent liver disease.

Is lower in calories than all other fats.

Supports thyroid function.

Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing

Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference

Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.

Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on

Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema,

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.

Helps control dandruff.

Does not form harmful by-products when heated to

Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.

Is completely non-toxic to humans.

See Research to read some of the published studies

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