Coconut: The wonderful gift of nature!
What is coconut
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is the fruit of the coconut tree, which belongs to the family of Phoenicia. As to its origin, it is said to have first appeared on the northwest coast of South America, while others believe it originated in Southeast Asia.
The word cocos is Spanish and means “smiling face” while in Hindi the coconut is called “Kalpa Vriksha” which translates as “the tree that gives all the vital ingredients for life”.
Uses of coconut in various forms
Due to its numerous beneficial health properties, coconut and its products are widely used in cooking and cosmetology.
Specifically, the use of coconut and its products in our diet has multiple benefits.
There are many cooking recipes that have coconut in them. It can be combined with legumes and vegetables and even in cool salads or desserts.
Coconut juice and milk has many uses in our body:
- Lotion for the body. We can use coconut liquids as lotion on our body
- Cleaner. This is one of the mildest cleaners. With coconut juice we can wash sensitive spots and wounds on our body.
- Cool breath. Gargling with coconut juice every day gives us fresh breath!
- Toothpaste. The combination of coconut juice and baking soda gives us a white smile!
- Night cream. Coconut oil is antioxidant and soothes the face
