Coconut (Nariyal) - Medical significance
The liquid inside green nuts offers a refreshing drink during hot summer months, which keeps the body cool. It prevents sunstroke, heat stroke and vomiting. It is given in thirst, fever and urinary track disorders and it is blood purifier. It checks motion sickness and nausea.
Coconut milk compares to mother’s milk in its chemical balance. It is complete protein food when in its natural form.
Medical significance of coconut:
1. Stomach Ulcers: Frequently drink tender coconut water and milk extracted from the kernel.
2. Mouth Ulcers: Mix some coconut milk with honey and massage the gums 3 to 4 times a day. Gargle with freshly extracted coconut milk frequently.
3. Thinning of hair: Bathe the hair with 1 tea cup coconut milk twice or thrice a week for a few months.
4. Prickly heat: Grind well 1 tea spoon grated coconut along with 1 tea spoon cumin and apply the paste on the affected areas.
5. Intestinal parasites: To prevent such infections, add coconut to the daily diet.