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Did You Know - About Coconut?

Early Spanish explorers called the coconut coco for "monkey face" because the three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resemble the head and face of a monkey.

Coconut has been shown to reduce epileptic seizures.
Pacific Islanders consider coconut oil to be the cure for all illness.
Nearly one third of the world's population depends on coconut to some degree for their food and their economy.

Studies show that coconut provides a wide range of health benefits.

In medicine around the world, coconut is used to treat a wide variety of health problems including: abscesses, asthma, baldness, bronchitis, bruises, burns, colds, constipation, cough, earache, fever, flu, gingivitis, gonorrhea, irregular or painful menstruation, jaundice, kidney stones, lice, nausea, rash, skin infections, sore throat, swelling, toothache, tumors, typhoid, ulcers, and wounds.

Coconut can protect against osteoporosis, and relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.

A coconut is highly nutritious and is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Coconut oil has been described as "the healthiest oil on Earth."

The coconut kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease, cavities, and pneumonia.

Most cultures call the coconut palm "The Tree of Life" because it is highly treasured as both a source of food and medicine.

Posted February 2012 | Permanent Link