Coconut: Benefits, Uses, How to Open It, and Whether It Is Cooling or Warming

The coconut is a tropical fruit, cultivated in China's Guangdong, Hainan, Taiwan, China, Yunnan and other regions. Besides the edible value we all know, the coconut has many other values too. For example, medicinal value, economic value and so on. The coconut's flowering and fruiting period is mainly in autumn, and the plant is fairly tall, about 15-30 m in height. So what are the benefits and uses of the coconut? What are the benefits and uses of the coconut? How do you open a coconut? Is the coconut a cooling or warming fruit?

I. Benefits and uses of the coconut

1. Relieves cough and dissolves phlegm

The coconut can relieve cough and dissolve phlegm. Add an appropriate amount of winter melon seeds or the cooling yellow fungus to the coconut to balance it. When children at home have a cough and do not like taking medicine, you can try pairing the coconut with the methods above, or they can eat some coconut flesh to ease the cough.

2. Beauty and skin care

The coconut contains protein, vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin C, calcium and other elements, and is also very rich in carbohydrates; it can beautify the skin and nourish it. Coconut oil especially: many beauty products have spun off various types of oils, and coconut oil has a great effect on skin care and hair care. Coconut oil can relieve dryness. Many friends with sensitive skin are troubled during seasonal changes. When moisturizing fails to work, you might as well try coconut oil.

3. Kills parasites and treats malnutrition

Besides being delicious, few people know that coconut flesh and coconut water can kill intestinal parasites. Drinking plenty of coconut water can expel Fasciolopsis buski and tapeworms, helping toxins in the body be eliminated and leaving the skin rosy.

4. Clears the intestines and treats constipation

Coconut powder can clear the intestines and treat constipation. Many friends keep coconut powder at home; it is especially suitable for office workers who sit for long periods in front of a computer without activity.

5. Prevents various diseases

Every part of the coconut is a treasure. Coconut water can promote bladder function and can induce urination and reduce swelling. Eating more coconut can also aid digestion and treat bloating. For friends with poor digestive function, coconut flesh can have a certain auxiliary effect. Coconut water can improve mouth ulcers; it contains lauric acid, which is antiviral and antifungal and forms a chemical barrier in the mouth, so that mouth ulcer patients feel less pain and recover.

II. How do you open a coconut?

Online shopping is very convenient and developed now, and many people buy coconuts online, but do not know how to open them. Below I will share a few little tips with everyone.

1. Empty out the coconut water

This method suits all coconut types. If what you bought is a coconut with coir, the first step is to remove the coir, and then there will be three small black dots on the shell. The shell is hard to break open, so we have to use these three small black dots to pry it open. Poke with chopsticks and it will open; finally pour the coconut water into a container.

2. Tap with a hammer

Once you have already emptied out and poured out the coconut water, do not throw the coconut away, because the coconut flesh is edible too. Find a small hammer and tap along the grain on the surface of the shell, striking lengthwise; tapping crosswise makes it less likely to break open. As the crack gets bigger, you can pull it apart by hand.

Remember, do not tap it too finely, as that will mix the flesh with the hard shell and cause trouble when eating.

3. Simple plastic bag method

This method suits friends who do not have a hammer at home. Put the coconut in a plastic bag, twist the bag, and then strike it against the ground, using gravity to open the coconut. Similar to the methods above, just do not tap it into too many pieces.

III. Is the coconut a cooling or warming fruit?

The coconut's flesh is a cooling food, while coconut water is warming. Friends who are naturally prone to cold can choose to consume coconut water; in winter it can be slightly heated before eating without affecting the taste. Friends with a normal constitution can all eat it; both coconut water and flesh can supplement protein and the nutrients the body needs.