Coconut is generally known as "Nariyal" and is considered as a lucky trinket for new beginning in India. It is packedwith supplements like calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, vitamins, and so on.

In Indian culture, the coconut is portrayed as "Kalpavriksha," or, "the all giving tree." The coconut palm is a phenomenal tree with numerous offerings. Its fruit and water offer numerous remedial benefits and contributions to human health.

Let's give this 'people's fruit' the required appreciation it deserves from Ayurveda perspective.

Coconut is utilized in Ayurveda since millennia. Aside from culinary purposes, coconut oil, coconut fruit and coconut water are additionally utilized for medicinal purposes.

In Ayurveda, the utilization of Coconut is separated by its development:

1. Tender Coconut: It is a Pitta dosha-pacifier because of its Sita (cold) impact on the body. It has practically 90% water

2. Half-full grown Coconut: In this stage, Coconut contains less water than the delicate ones. It is lighter on the metabolic system and has a delicate mash.

3. Completely matured Coconut: When a Coconut becomes full grown, it turns out to be weighty to process, and can irritate Pitta or Vata Dosha. This sort of Coconut has firm 'meat' or mash.

If completely matured Coconut is consumed in enormous amounts, an individual could encounter hyperacidity.

Coconut has various health benefits and all its parts has an extraordinary therapeutic worth.

• Coconut As Fruit

As per Ancient Ayurveda, coconut soothes eyes. Eyes are source of fire element and eye diseases and vision loss happen due abundance of heat. Coconut water, coconut fruit and coconut oil assists with reducing the excess of heat from the eyes and further develops vision.

• Take dry coconut fruit around 20 grams.
• Grind it to make powder of dry coconut fruit.
• Add 20 grams of crushed sugar (mishri) in dry coconut fruit powder.
• Mix the two well and consume 1 teaspoon everyday.

It works on the vision and helps in lessening number of your glasses.

• Coconut for nosebleed (Epistaxis) 

The normal reason for nosebleed is the hot temperature and dryness of the nose. It might prompt break of the veins in the nose, which cause nosebleed.

Coconut is beneficial for lessening heat from the body and decreases dryness of the nose. All coconut items can be utilized for nosebleed.

The viable tips are as per the following: 

• Eat 25 grams of coconut fruit every day first thing in the morning, empty stomach.
• Massage your feet with coconut oil twice a day. 
• The remedies stated above should be followed for seven days to fix the nose bleeding problem. 

• Coconut combat skin problems

Coconut oil manages skin problems like dryness, itchiness, scars, etc., as it is rich in vitamin E and has antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Coconut oil is an excellent skin moisturizer.

• Coconut stimulates hair growth  

Massaging your scalp with Coconut oil helps to promote hair growth and prevents dandruff due to its Keshya (promotes hair growth) and Snigdha (oily) properties. 

For Dull Hair

• ¼ cup of freshly grated coconut
• 4 almonds soaked and peeled
• ¼ cup of water 

For dull hair and split ends, massage it thoroughly all over the scalp and wash it after 3 to 4 hours.

Head Massage to Balance Body Doshas

Massage your with oil at least 2 to 3 times a week with the following mixture:

• 100 ml coconut oil
• 5 ml almond oil
• 10 ml castor oil

Massage your head regularly with oil stimulates blood circulation, calms down excess Vata and Pitta locally nourishes hair roots.  It also helps to keep your mind stable and cool. 

• Coconut oil for cooking 

Using virgin Coconut oil for cooking might also help manage cholesterol levels by maintaining a balance between good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol levels.

• Coconut Oil Pulling 

Oil rinsing is a very simple Ayurveda treatment. Coconut oil is suggested as one of the best you can utilize and will likewise give you improved impact.

These are the main advantages of coconut oil:

• Brighten teeth
• Break the dental plaque
• Fight against microorganisms and gum diseases.
• Prevent Cavities

Instructions:

• First, in the morning, rinse off your mouth with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil.
• Let the oil sit in your mouth for around 15-20 minutes
• Brush your teeth as you normally do.
• You can repeat this process after meals or twice a day according to your preference.  

Oil Pulling is an effective way to deal with serious oral health and gum infections.

Takeaway

At every stage of coconut life, it is helpful to humans. Every part, including the fruits, wood, and leaves, serves a purpose. Coconut contains antibacterial and antifungal characteristics that help in various treatments. Coconut comprises different components, making it ideal for use from head to toe.

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Author of the Blog: Dr.Ronak Naik

Expert Review By: Dr Smita Pankaj Naram

Co-Founder, Ayushakti Ayurved Pvt Ltd.