Be it any auspicious event, wedding, housewarming, first head shave for the child, havan, Pooja or any inauguration, Coconut is always worshiped. In Indian society, it is a must. It finds great importance in our ancient literature.
A coconut tree grows well in sandy soil; hence it is widely grown in the coastal areas or near the rivers. It is abundant in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Goa. The average age of a coconut tree is 100-200 years. The tree can be divided into 5 parts, the root, trunk, leaves, flower, and fruits. Its roots and fruits have medicinal properties. Roofs are also built. Its trunk Its fruit has several health benefits. It has Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats, Calcium, Phosphorous, Iron, Copper, Vitamin-B complex, Vitamin-C, Sodium, Potassium, and energy. The following are its health benefits:
1. It benefits in loose motions. 350 ml of coconut water mixed with 1tsp. of lemon juice.
2. Coconut water is highly beneficial in all kinds of infectious diseases like Typhoid, pneumonia, UTI, kidney inflammation and toxemia of pregnancy.
3. Regularly washing the face with coconut water cures pimples, blemishes, and freckles and gives a glow to the skin.
4. Having coconut water mixed with honey strengthens the nervous system, and is beneficial for trachea obstructions and piles.
5. Mixing the coconut flesh with its water and honey is a good cure for insomnia, ulcers, dryness in the lungs and pain in the chest.
6. Mixing coconut water with a pinch of turmeric and lime powder in water and applying it to a burnt body part heals the inflammation.
7. Applying coconut oil mixed with lemon on the face removes the blemishes and wrinkles, Massaging it on the head prevents the hair breakage.
8. Putting a mixture of coconut oil, garlic and clove in the ears heal the ear pain.
9. Boil 25 gm. of coconut oil mixed with 25 gm. of the juice he leaves with one spoon of mustard seeds till the of jasmine water evaporates. It should then be filtered. If this mix is rubbed on the genitals for a long time gives the erection to the penis and tightens the vagina. Massaging the breast with this mix makes them firm.
10. Giving a mix of 1 spoon each of the juice of coconut's flowers, lemon juice, and honey to a pregnant woman makes her deliver a healthy and a beautiful child.
11. Drinking a mix of 1 spoon honey, the ash of coconut fibers and one glass of coconut water helps in irregular periods, hemorrhoids with blood and inflammation.
12. Drinking a mix of one spoon of a concoction made from coconut fibers and one spoon of honey removes the roundworms from the stomach.
13. Coconut water is beneficial for Tuberculosis, constipation, kidney stones, blood pressure and indigestion.
14. Boiling the coconut root in water and gargling with it strengthens the weak teeth.
Hence we see that coconut fulfills our daily needs and is extremely beneficial for health. It is capable of curing several diseases.
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