Coconut

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Description

The Coconut is the Fruit of the Coconut Palm tree.

 

Botanical Name

 Cocus nucifera

 The Coconut is from the Palm (Arecaceae or Palmae) family.

 

Part Used

 White flesh (known as copra, endosperm, or meat)

 

Health Benefits of Coconut

Refer also to the health benefits listed in the topics for Coconut Milk and Coconut Oil.

 

Immune System

 Coconut may help to prevent Cancer - Colon (by inhibiting the Beta-Glucuronidase enzyme).  [1]

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