6 Amazing Health Benefits of Coconut
Ayurveda recommends coconut both for internal as well as external benefits. Coconut or Cocos nucifera as called in Latin belongs to the family Palmae and in English it is more commonly called as Coconut palm. The Hindi name of coconut is Nariyal, while it has many analogues in Sanskrit like Narikel, Dhrada Phala (which means it bears hard fruit) and Sada Phala (means that what always bears fruits).
1. Use of coconut has been emphasized in the ailments that result from increased heat in the body. It is therefore beneficial in curing the associated maladies like hyper-acidity, gastritis, and excessive thirst and heartburn.
2. Pain in the abdomen accompanied with burning sensation can be cured with the intake of coconut water because of its properties to subside both heat and pain.
3. Coconut water is also helpful in relieving hiccups. It also aids in subsiding fever.
4. It is a widely known fact that the oil of coconut is virtuous for the hair and scalp. It is the best known natural conditioner and combats dandruff efficiently.
5. Coconut oil is also boon for the skin. It can be easily absorbed into the skin and possesses anti-microbial and antiseptic properties. This is why the external use of coconut oil is highly beneficial in curing a number of skin ailments like rashes, boils, acne, herpes and warts.
6. Coconut has the natural property to heal wounds, help in decreasing an inflammation and also it relieves the burning in the skin.
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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also a Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant at Herboveda and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga
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