Medicinal Use of Coconut
Abstract: Cocos nucifera (coconut) is a well-known plant used in the Indian system of medicine. Folklore medicine claims its uses in diabetes, diarrhea, cancer, etc. Coconut and its by-products have been used for centuries as culinary, cosmetic, and medicinal agents. More recently, virgin coconut oil (VCO) is gaining recognition as a functional food due to its perceived health benefits. This review presents the medical properties of the coconut
Keywords: endosperm, copra, coir
How to Cite?: J. Athiban Raj, Lakshmi Magesh, "Medicinal Use of Coconut", Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1898-1900, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20174715, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20174715