In traditional medicine around the world coconut is used to treat a wide variety of health problems including the following: abscesses asthma baldness bronchitis bruises burns colds constipation cough dropsy dysentery earache fever flu gingivitis gonorrhea irregular or painful menstruation jaundice kidney stones lice malnutrition nausea rash scabies scurvy skin infections sore throat swelling syphilis toothache tuberculosis tumors typhoid ulcers upset stomach weakness and wounds.
Coconut In Modern Medicine
Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut in one form or another may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:
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