Coconut Tree - The Tree of Life

There are different kinds of palm trees, and one of those is the coconut palm.
These coconut trees need lots of warm air, sunlight and moisture in order to grow strong and produce the fruits. As you may have guessed, coconut trees produce the fruit known as the coconut. Most of the trees produce around 30 coconuts. Every part has a use, including the fruits, wood, and leaves.
Because of this, the trees are widely cultivated in many places for both commercial and home use.
Here, you can see few uses of these wonderful trees.

1.THE FLESH : This is the first use most people think of. You can eat the fruit of a coconut tree, and this is the plant's most common use. Coconuts can be eaten either raw or cooked, and they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants.Before you can eat coconut, the white flesh of the fruit needs to be separated from the outer hard shell.The freshly grated coconuts can be easily added to your recipes or you can store it in refrigerator for few days.

   

                                                                               

2.Tree Leaves: Thatching

The leaves of the coconut palms are very large and beautiful. I love how they look; they are great subjects for photography.

People have used these leaves to make fences as well as roofs for their small huts, and in many places, people still use them for thatching. They are cost effective and provide shelter for many people who cannot afford the cost of other materials. Sometimes they are used not only for making the roofs, but to make the walls of houses as well. Making houses from the palm leaves may not be the best option—they can't survive extreme weather conditions and there are safety conceerns—but in many places, people rely on this tree to create shelter.

3.Coconut Oil -For Cooking ,skin and hair : Coconut oil is quite popular nowadays due to its unique, attractive flavor. It is even used as a replacement for butter in many recipes. This oil has a higher saturated fat content than oils such as olive or canola, so its impact on health is a controversial subject. The lauric acid in coconut oil is believed to be excellent for health due to the fact that it improves the immunity and can protect against several illnesses.

Coconut oil is not just for cooking. It is a great conditioner for hair, too. The use of coconut oil in hair can make dry hair soft and silky. In many parts of the world, it is very common to massage young babies with coconut oil since it is believed to be healthy for the skin of babies.

4.The Husks: Ropes

This is one of the major uses of coconuts, at least for the many people who make a living with it. People in many rural areas make their living from making ropes out of coconut husk, and it is a profitable business. This is actually a difficult task and requires immense manual labor. However people work in large groups in coir factories to make ropes and mats from the husks of coconuts.