The eminent unani physician Hakeem Hashmi say's " coconut is really a great gift of nature not only to mankind but also to all beings. Coconut is hard & tough out wardly but very soft & nice inwardly and symbolizes a true Indian concept of ideal personality. In Indian sub-continent & South Eastern Asia coconut is a symbol of piety & prestige. Beyond the religious barrier coconut is considered as divine fruit & enjoys special status in social ceremonies. There are many mythological stories around the origin of coconut. The presentation of coconut at auspicious occasions & religious & social functions. Indicate advent of an eventful of happiness. Prosperity coconut has become a part of South Asian culture. Coconut is grown all over the world, in coastal regions and placed near to sea. It needs hot climate & damp soil with salt in it. Coconut fruit, though a bit heavies othe system have cooling effect on the body. It is diuretic, and gives instant vigor and vitality. Its raw fruit has creamy delicious soft pulp and is carminative, digestive, anti flatulent, blood purifier & a tonic. Water of raw coconut is cooling, quenches thirst, easily digestive, anti bilious, anti phlegmatic tonic for heart & recommended even for infants. Ripe coconut gives energy, removes ailments due to wind, bile & is a blood purifier. According to Hakeem Hashmi the pulp of coconut are immune to any infection and so safe to consume. Coconut oil is not only extensively used for black, soft and lustrous hair but also a cooking medium. Various tasty food -stuffs, sweat meats, etc is prepared with coconut. Besides the coconut fruit, its bark, shell, leaves, stem all have different other uses. Outer covering of coconut is used in making many decorative materials. Hard bristles on the shell are used for making brooms, brushes, door mates, ropes, and cushions of sofas, chairs & mattress. Dye is also made from bristles & shells by burning them. Its leaves are used for thatching the roofs. It is considered that by burning the roots, the atmosphere gets purified.

1. Consuming coconut water of raw coconut everyday eliminates fatigue & gives vigor & strength to the body.
2. Taking dried coconut pieces with milk is very good aphrodis for it helps in regaining lost energy.
3. Eating coconut in raw form also gives vigor & strength.

Taking the water of tender coconut before going to bed Induces sleep.

Eating the pulps of tender coconut and drinking the water along with one tsp of olive oil for 3 days destroys & eliminates stomach worms.

- Stomachache due to acidity can be cured by taking Green coconut water after food.

Regular intake of tender coconut water cures liver Problems.

Taking regularly, tender coconut water cures Urinary problems such as strangury, polyuria etc.

Consuming tender coconut water eliminates Hang over due to liquor.

1. Massage with coconut oil mixed with lemon juice eliminates itching.
2. Applying coconut oil with a little camphor also gives quick relief in Itching.
3. Tomato juice mixed with coconut oil is also cures itching.
4. Cold water abrasions of the skin can be cured by coconut oil on the face, legs & feet.

Drinking tender coconut water regularly helps in breaking the stones and pushing them out.

Taking coconut kernel with jaggery daily for a week eliminates common eye problems.

Applying old coconut oil with radish juice on the affected part eliminates poison.

Rubbing coconut oil with basil juice on the burns gives relief. Burn marks will also disappear by applying coconut oil regularly.

1. Massaging the scalp regularly with coconut oil mixed with little camphor removes dandruff.
2. Applying coconut oil on hair helps in checking graying & falling of hair & imparts luster to

1. Eating coconut kernel with sugar candy during pregnancy helps in child's growth & easy Delivery
2. Taking coconut oil with jaggery after delivery for 2-3 days gives quick relief in Pain.

1. Taking 2 GMS of burnt ashes of coconut shell bristles with water stops nausea & vomiting.
2. Drinking tender coconut water 3 to 4 times also controls vomiting. During typhoid, malaria & other fevers, taking tender coconut water is beneficial.

1. Persons suffering from cough & asthma should not take coconut.
2. Excessive intake of dried coconut pieces causes constipation & flatulence.